Friday's meet was unusual by any standards. Several starting blocks were broken, so races begin from the side of the pool instead of from blocks. There was also a middle school race going on at the same time and the water in the pool was salt water.

"It was kind of frustrating for our swimmers," said Coach Tami Moore. "Saturday went much better." Moore added that everybody on the team was making progress and that the team would continue to practice during finals week.

The second meet for the weekend was against Salem and Riverwood. The Tigers placed third. The girls' relay team consisting of Froehlich, Davis, Gore and junior Michelle Bangsboll placed first, again narrowly missing state qualifying times in the 200 Medley and 200 free relay.

Gore took first in the 100 free, Davis, for the second consecutive day, swam state qualifying times taking first in both the 100 fly and 100 breast. Phillips took third in the 100 free for the boys.

The next meet for the Fayette County High School swim team is Friday, Dec. 17 in Gainesville.