Turtles raise money for cancer with ‘Swim for the Cure’ event

LocalSportsJournal.com

MUSKEGON – The Greater Muskegon co-op swim team raised $583 for “Beautiful You” in a charity match to honor those battling cancer.

“It was a great honor and very thankful for all the support tonight from all the fans, students from all the co-op schools, and great leadership to senior Robyn Hunt for organizing the Swim for the Cure theme,” coach Michael Homan said.

The Turtles topped Fremont 93-70 on the strength of winning 10 of the 12 events.

Relays were a strong point for the Turtles as they swept all three events.

Emily Zheng, Isabella DeJonge, Eva Stout and Maria Eenigenburg won the 200-medley relay (2:16.78). The team of Susie Van Baale, Sophia Zziwambazza, Robyn Hunt and Stout claimed a win in the 200-free relay (1:57.90).

Hollen Emmick, Cambree Bowen, Hunt and Zziwambazza teamed up to win the 400-free relay.

Hunt was also a double winner in the individual events with wins in the 100 fly (1:07.90) and 500 free (5:52.52).

Van Baale earned wins in the 200-IM with a personal record time (2:42.76) and the 100 breast (1:18.99).

Marilyn Gaston posted a personal record swim with a victory in the 200 free (2:18.38), while Eenigenburg had a win with a personal best in the 100 back (1:13.32).

The Turtles (6-4, 2-3) will host the Lakers of Spring Lake on Tuesday.