Mustangs Victorious at 2007 Junior Nationals!

WOW!!! What an ending to the 2007 long course season!

The Mustangs saved their best for the last meet of the summer and came away with the biggest team win in the club’s history!

Three hundred sixty-one (361) teams and over 1,400 of the best 18 and under swimmers from around the country gathered at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis for the 2007 Long Course Junior National Championships August 6-10. The Mustangs were represented by 19 swimmers at the storied Indiana facility (the site where a dozen aquatic Olympic teams have been selected over the past 25 years).

It was obvious that the Mustangs felt a little of that magic during the week as we powered to a 65 point win over the second place team to capture the 2007 US Junior National Team Title. The Mustangs had the highest point total of any winning team since the Juniors meet was put back into the national schedule three years ago. It was truly a total team effort as 14 out of the 19 Mustangs contributed to the point total and the Mustangs’ cheers could be heard throughout the week of competition.

Matt Thompson led the charge with four wins and four meet records in the 100 and 200 backs, and the 200 and 400 IM’s. Also scoring individually for the men were Clint Hallum, Caleb Veazey, and Max Murphy (Max picked up an Olympic Trials qualifying time in the 100 back!). The women were led by Spin Beck, who picked up three third place finishes – 100 and 200 breast and 200 IM. Also scoring for the women in individual events were Meredith Monroe and Kannon Betzen.

Congratulations to the 2007 United States Junior Nationals Championship Team

You are a special group of athletes and the Mustang family is extremely proud of your accomplishments!

Allison Arnold, Spin Beck, Kannon Betzen, Leah Jones, Grace Kittle, Stephanie Martin, Meredith Monroe, Lauren Roth, Maddie Steiner, Catia Weickgenant, John Bannon, Clint Hallum, Max Murphy, Matt Thompson, Andrew Tran, Caleb Veazey, Lamar Weeks, Scott Weeks, and Eric Zeller.

Scoring Individuals

Spin Beck – 100 breast (3rd), 200 breast (3rd), 200 IM (3rd), 400 IM (13th)

Kannon Betzen – 100 breast (13th)

Meredith Monroe – 200 back (3rd)

Clint Hallum – 400 free (8th), 400 IM (6th)

Max Murphy – 100 back (3rd)

Matt Thompson – 100 back (1st), 200 back (1st), 200 IM (1st), 400 IM 1st)

Caleb Veazey – 800 free (11th), 1500 (5th)

Scoring Relays

Women’s 400 free relay (4th) Kannon Betzen, Lauren Roth, Maddie Steiner, and Meredith Monroe

Women’s 800 free relay (3rd) Lauren Roth, Allison Arnold, Catia Weickgenant, and Meredith Monroe

Women’s 400 medley relay (3rd) Meredith Monroe, Spin Beck, Catia Weickgenant, and Lauren Roth

Men’s 400 free relay (11th) Scott Weeks, John Bannon, Max Murphy, and Matt Thompson

Men’s 800 free relay (5th) Caleb Veazey, Clint Hallum, Scott Weeks, and Matt Thompson

Men’s 400 medley relay (8th) Matt Thompson, John Bannon, Max Murphy, and Lamar Weeks

Beyond Great - Go Mustangs!!!