33 swimmers from Arizona named NISCA All-Americans

July 19, 2018 by Andy Morales, AZPreps365


The National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) released their lists of All-Americans from last fall and several standouts from Arizona earned recognition. Leading the way, as she did during the AIA championships, is Chaparral standout Ashley Strouse.

Strouse was the state champion in the 200 and 500 Free and she was part of the championship 200 and 400 Free Relay teams for the Firebirds as a freshman. The NISCA named her an All-American in the 200 Free, 500 Free and as a member of the 200 Free Relay, making her the only athlete to receive three recognitions.

In all, 26 athletes from Arizona were recognized for their accomplishments in either individual or relay events. In addition, the NISCA placed sevens swimmers from Arizona on their Academic All-American list:

 

NISCA Academic All-Americans

Kyle Haines, North

Kaden Heywood, Higley

Riley Holmes, Saguaro

Joshua Jacobson, North

Gage Reitzel, McClintock

Darianne Sanchez, North

Anna Whitley, North

 

NISCA All-Americans

 

BOYS EVENTS

Drake Barberii, Rincon/University: 100 Fly (49.30)

Tai Combs, Perry: 50 Free (20.70)

Archie Spindler, Seton Catholic: 200 Free (1:38.61)

Terry Yang, Chandler: 500 Free (4:31.40)

Brophy, 200 Medley Relay (1:34.00) Matt Milovanovic, Patrick Schramm, Michael Niezgodzki, Dane Nelson

Brophy, 400 Free Relay (3:06.49) AJ Frakes, Dane Nelson, Parker Hughes, Michael Niezgodzki

Mesa Mountain View, 400 Free Relay (3:07.23) Chris Allen, Nick Moreno, Trey McDaniel, Brian Rawlinson

 

GIRLS EVENTS

Kalli Fama, Perry: 200 Free (1:49.29)

Olivia Grossklaus, Red Mountain: 100 Fly (54.62)

Destiny Kling, Chandler: 500 Free (4:55.75)

Katie McBratney, ALA-Queen Creek: 100 Breast (1:02.40)

Kaitlyn McCoy, Xavier: 100 Back (55.05)

Mia Rankin, Xavier: 500 Free (4:55.93)

Ashley Strouse, Chaparral: 200 Free (1:48.35)

Ashley Strouse, Chaparral: 500 Free (4:52.04)

Chaparral: 200 Medley Relay (1:44.20) Greer Pattison, Riley Courtney, Kelly Huffer, Chloe Zapata

Chaparral, 200 Free Relay (1:36.25) Samantha Krew, Riley Courtney, Chloe Zapata, Ashley Strouse