Magnolia West High School defends district title

The Magnolia West High School Mustang swim and dive team defended their district title the weekend of Jan. 21.

The boys’ team became three-year district champs, and the girls’ team became back-to-back two-time champions.

All three of the girls’ relays took first place, and all three of the boys’ relays also advanced to regionals. The boys’ meet came down
to the last event, where the boys’ 400 free relay pulled off a stunning victory by one-tenth of a second.

The Mustangs broke several school and pool records, with 24 gold medals, five silver medals and 11 bronze medals.

Individual district champions are: Allie Sullins, Bailey Bodway, Amanda Bezilla, Jessica Sloan, Brendan Costello, Trey DeShazo,
Individual regional qualifiers: Allie Sullins, Carly Sullins, Amanda Bezilla, Jessica Sloan, Bailey Bodway, Erin Giles, Liz Weston, Hannah Rokhsaz, Kaylan Wigglesworth, Makayla Dees, Travis Clifford, Brendan Costello, Trey DeShazo, Matt Oliver, Erik Johannessen, Josh Devine, Tyler McDonald, Connar Holt and Alex Happe.

Jessica Sloan and Brendan Costello were named “Athletes of the Meet” and won their individual races.

Coach Jeremy Wade also received “Boys and Girls District Coach of the Year.”

Women’s team rankings are as follows:
1. Magnolia West High School 162
2. Magnolia High School 104
3. Montgomery 99
4. Huntsville Hornets 58
5. Tomball Memorial 42
6. Brenham High School 29
7. Porter High School 19
8. Willis High School 16
9. Caney Creek High School 14
10. New Caney High School 7

Men’s team rankings are as follows:
1. Magnolia West High School 120
2. Montgomery 118
3. Magnolia High School 97
4. Huntsville Hornets 88
5. Brenham High School 64
6. Tomball Memorial 16
6. Porter High School 16
8. Willis High School 14