Swimmers excel at last meet before winter break

Haley Marconett, News Editor
December 21, 2011

Belton swimmers excelled at their last meet before winter break. They also have a meet at Mizzou a few days after Christmas, but the girls really did well at the last meet. Many swimmers said that they are proud of themselves for dropping so much time this soon in the season. There were several swimmers... Read more »

Lady Pirates swimmers take second place

Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
December 19, 2011

Girls swim team competed in their fifth meet this week. The girls will also be competing in their sixth meet in the next upcoming days. Their meet was held at Longview`s Community College Aquatics Center. They swam against Grandview High School, Center High School, Ruskin High School, and Platte County... Read more »

Swimmers take 12th place in first invitational

Haley Marconett, News Editor
December 18, 2011

Belton girls swam at their first invitational meet Dec. 10. Out of the 22 teams in attendance, Belton placed 12th. For the small varsity team of 10 that represented Belton, coming out in 12th place was very rewarding. The team received several individual medals and a plaque representing their 12th place... Read more »

Swimmers do well in “Mock” meet

Haley Marconett, News Editor
December 9, 2011

Belton Swim and Dive team hosted a “mock” meet Dec. 1. The meet was designed to make new swimmers feel more welcome and to give them an idea of how an official meet will go. The meet gave swimmers from Ray-Pec, Harrisonville and Belton an insight to the rest of the season. Not only did they get to... Read more »

Belton girls dive into the season

Haley Marconett, News Editor
December 5, 2011

Belton Girls swim and dive team have worked hard the past three weeks preparing themselves for the upcoming meets. The first meet, an unofficial “mock” meet, takes place Dec. 1, against the Ray-Pec Panthers and the Harrisonville Wildcats. The girls started practice Nov. 14, the first day of practice... Read more »

Girls swimming does well at home meet

Brian Zuiss, Reporter
December 20, 2010

The girls swim team finished strong for their home meet at the High Blue Wellness Center last week by finishing first out of several teams. This annual meet helps many new and experienced swimmers prepare for later, more important events. Most people don’t know that there is a swim team and a diving... Read more »

Girls swim meet helps improve times

Miranda Bruner, Opinion Editor
December 20, 2010

During the girls’ swim meet at Blue Springs South on Dec. 15 helped to improve the girls’ times. Although the attendance was few, they still got “pumped up” to endure each of their events. Overall, the girls beat Raytown South with a score of 107-63. Although that victory was well deserved, the... Read more »

Girl’s Swimming Takes 4th at Conference Meet

Trevor Yearout, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2010

The girls swimmers season has come to an end after they put up a great effort in conference but just failed to make it to the state meet.   The swimmers placed 4th in conference and just missed a 3rd place finish by only 34 points. Head coach Martijn Keltner was very pleased with his teams performance... Read more »

Swim team competes in Independence

Ina Mutscher, Reporter
January 13, 2010

Last Friday and Saturday the BHS swim team went to the Independence Henley Aquatic Center.  Friday, it was junior varsity’s chance to look good in the pool and Saturday it was varsity’s turn.   The swim team had a deficit of some swimmers and for other swimmers it was their first meet.... Read more »

Girls swimming introduces a diving team

Trevor Yearout, Reporter
December 7, 2009

Girls Swimming starts off their season Dec. 8 at the Belton Community Center.   The team is looking forward to swimming and is also starting a diving team for the first time in school history.    Coming off a great season last year, Head Coach Martijn Keltner is looking forward to another great season... Read more »