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| A diver from Granite Hills practices her form during an afternoon practice. The first meet is yet to be held. |
Divers never get "board"
Marissa Martinez | 2/28/08 | Aquatics
A young team is what coach Richard Lambie has in store this year. Regardless of having a young team, Lambie couldn't be more hungry for potential divers for this year's upcoming season.
"We really are a young team; we have one returning veteran, Anna Griggs," Lambie said. Last year, Anna Griggs placed sixth in the Valley Divisional.
Last year's team did well and won numerous diving meets. Griggs represented Granite with a positive attitude. Last year, the team consisted of 12 divers.
This year's team consists of nine divers altogether: four girls and five boys. But, having a small team isn't a bad thing all and all. This could give incoming divers the chance to put the finishing touches on their dives. In order to become a varsity diver one must need to know 11 dives.
"This is my first year diving," freshman Halexa Chester said. "I am learning a lot and just by coming to practice I think I'm getting better."
In the past, divers have been known to go to the Navy (specializing in some type of diving), UC Davis, San Diego State, Cal Baptist and College of the Sequoias. After just a few years of high school diving and plenty of dedication one can move onto the next level.
"It's my senior year and I'm ready to give it my all," Griggs said. "I'm excited for this season because I know it's my last chance to show everyone what I have left."
Although Griggs may not keep her future in diving going, she has learned more than just diving techniques. Making new friends and having a supportive family was always a key factor to go along with the sport.
Tryouts for diving are still underway. Anyone willing to come out with a good attitude and that's ready to learn a new fascinating sport should head out the Granite's Aquatic center.
"It's going to be a good year," Lambie said. "We should go pretty far this year."
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