The Napa Valley Swim Team recently sent nine age group swimmers to compete in Pacific Swimming’s Junior Olympics. The three-day meet was held at Oceana High School in Pacifica. There were more than 800 swimmers in attendance.

Swimming in the 11-12 age group, Megan Morris and Ximena Mendieta turned in outstanding performances.

Morris earned new “AA” times in the 200 individual medley (2:30.68), 200 free (2:12.65) and 100 back (1:11.39). Morris turned in six lifetime best swims over the weekend. Mendieta placed fifth in the 1,650 free, dropping 58 seconds for a time of 20:22.86, earning a new “AA” in the event. Mendieta also earned a new “A” time in the 200 IM (2:34.70) and earned 100 percent best times.

Swimming in her first Junior Olympics was Erica Facey. Facey swam to a lifetime best in the 50 back (33.60).

Also competing in the 11-12 age group were Olivia Husted and Elise Roberts.

Swimming in the boys 11-2 age group was Seth Anderson. Anderson earned a new “A” time in the 200 free (2:16.47) and earned five lifetime-best swims.

Swimming in the 13-14 girls age group was Alli Channels. Channels earned two lifetime-best swims in the 200 back (2:22.81) and 200 IM (2:25.25).

On the boys side, McCoy Ayers competed in his first Junior Olympics. Ayers earned a best time in the 100 free (55:60).

The youngest member of the squad was 9-year-old Colby Gibbs. Gibbs earned a new “A” time in the 200 free (2:30.39) and swam to lifetime bests in four of his five entered events.

For more information about the team, call 257-2946 or visit www.napavalleyswim.com.