Delaware Hayes Roundup: Pacers swimmers battled way to state meet
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A challenging season for the Delaware Hayes boys and girls swimming and diving teams ended on a high note, with three individuals and a relay competing in the Division I state meet Feb. 26 and 27 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.
Despite fewer meets and reduced practice time, as well as numerous restrictions because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, coach Jordan Nicol said the Pacers took everything in stride and put together a successful season.
“When they came to practice they worked hard, and they were able to kind of set aside really early that it wasn’t going to be a normal season, but they didn’t let that get in their way too much,” he said. “They could have gone into the season and been down the whole time and been sad about the whole thing, but they got over that pretty quickly and they got to work.”
Delaware Hayes Roundup: Pacers bowlers working to overcome late start
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With OCC competition suspended until mid-December because of concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Delaware Hayes boys and girls bowling teams were among the central Ohio squads stuck in limbo.
All the Pacers could do was practice while they waited for news regarding their season. According to coach Darin Halstead, the delay hindered the Pacers’ development early on.
“Not having match play, you don’t get into your peak season type of performance, because you’re not thinking about your adjustments per where you’re at,” he said.