Boys Swimming & Diving

2015 Sierra Vista Boys Swimming Capsule

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 24, 2015 - 10:32 pm

SIERRA VISTA

Head coach: David Jurvelin, 11th season, and Mike Boland, first season

Returning lettermen: Seven

Top athletes: Bailey D’Alessio (Sr.), Mitchell Valdes (Jr.)

Outlook: D’Alessio was a Sunset Region finalist in both the 50-yard freestyle and 100 freestyle last year.

“We have several new fast additions to the team this year, so I’m really looking forward to improved relays at regionals,” Jurvelin said. “Bailey has been a phenomenal high school swimmer, so we’re hoping to get him to state for his senior year.”

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