2009

MEN'S & WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING 

Returning All-American and State Finalists Jordan Litz & Nick Fadden lead the Delta Swim Team to what should be an exciting 2009 campaign.

The women's swim team has 20 new athlete's in the program and should be anchored by Candance Valenzula (IM, BR, Fly - Lodi, HS- Linden, CA) Lindsay Smith (Dist. FR - Lincoln HS - Stockton, CA) & Amanda Carter (Dive - Lodi HS, Lodi, CA). With 20 new faces it will be a while before Coach Maroney really gets a feel for what this Women's Team can accomplish. However, the early indicators all point to a strong season for the lady mustangs.

The Men's team is lead by Team Captains Kevin Walton (Fly, IM - Lodi HS, Lodi, CA) Jordan Litz (IM, BR - Lodi, HS, Lodi, CA) & Nick Fadden (Sprint FR - Tracy HS, Tracy, CA). Newcomer Relay events and strong performances from key individual events will make the Delta Men's Team a force to be reckoned with in the Big 8 Conference and at the State Championships in April.

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Thursday, May 28

Congratulations to these Delta College Athletes who earned All-American Honors and finished ranked top 16 in the nation:

Candace Valenzuela

        100 IM (1:00.58) 6th

        50 Breaststroke (30.59) 3rd

        100 Breaststroke (1:07.89) 14th

Jordan Litz

        200 IM (1:50.66) 3rd

        400 IM (3:55.31) 1st - Fastest Time in Nation

        100 breaststroke (58.93) 12th

        200 Breaststroke (2:04.30) 6th

        200 Free Relay (1:26.36) 14th

        400 Free Relay (3:10.80) 14th

        800 Free Relay (7:03.25) 10th

Kevin Walton

        200 Free Relay (1:26.36) 14th

        400 Free Relay (3:10.80) 14th

        800 Free Relay (7:03.25) 10th

Paul Woodruff

        200 Free Relay (1:26.36) 14th

        400 Free Relay (3:10.80) 14th

        800 Free Relay (7:03.25) 10th

Alex Bean

        200 Free Relay (1:26.36) 14th

        400 Free Relay (3:10.80) 14th

Joe Griesen

        800 Free Relay (7:03.25) 10th

Tuesday, May 12

Awards Banquet

Jordan Litz (So.) and Candy Valenzuela (Fr.) earned MVP honors for male and female swimmers, and were named the recipients of the J. Terry McNally Memorial Award for most valuable aquatic athletes for the 2008-2009 school year.  Kevin Walton (So.) earned the Coaches Award for his contribution and leadership.  While Keira Hockett (Fr.) was named the Most Improved Female Swimmer, and Raymond Yoshida (Fr.) earned the Most Improved Male Swimmer of the year.

Saturday, April 25

State Championships

Jordan Litz claims 3rd state title & 5th school record with a dominating Day 3 performance at State JC Championships.  Jordan won the 200 Breaststroke with a time of 2:04.30.  Jordan also led off the 400 Free relay (3:10.80) which placed 9th overall and set a new school record.  Kevin Walton, Alex Bean, and Paul Woodruff all put in lifetime best swims to establish the new relay mark.  The men's team finished 12th overall in team competition with 120 points.  Women's competition ended with the Delta squad ranking 15th with 54 points.  Candance Valenzuela won the consolation heat of 100 Breaststroke and placed 9th overall with a time of 1:07.89. 

Friday, April 24

State Championships

Jordan Litz raced twice & sets four school records!!!  In claiming his 2nd state title in as many days, Jordan won the 400 IM with a school record time of 3:55.31.  In the process, Jordan's first 100 yards set a new school record in the 100 Fly (52.08).  Likewise, Jordan's lead off leg (1:44.37) of the 800 Free Relay broke the 200 Free school record & and the relay of (Litz, Paul Woodruff, Kevin Walton, & Joe Greisen) smashed the old school record by over 7 seconds.  Establishing the new time standard at 7:03.25. The Women's team had an excellent day as well with strong performances by Candance Valenzuela and Amanda Carter.  Amanda placed 9th overall in the 3 Meter Diving competition with a score of 177.20.  Candance placed 5th overall in the 50 Breaststroke with a time of 31.01.  Candy's prelim swim of 30.53 set a new school record, and was the second fastest time swum at the meet.  Unfortunately, Candy's speed suit ripped at prelims and she was not able to wear it at finals. However, Candy has established herself as one of the top Breast/IM competitors for JC next year.  The Mustangs will be back in action tomorrow on Day 3 of the State Championships.  Highlights will be Litz going after a third individual title in the 200 Breast and Valenzuela going for a title in the 100 Breast.

Thursday, April 23

State Championships

Delta posted a great Day 1 at the California Jr. College State Swimming & Diving Championships.  All Delta competitors scored points and help to set a great tone for the rest of the three day competition.  Amnada Carter placed 10th in 1 Meter Diving with a score of 164.25.  The Men's 400 Medley Relay (Joe Greisen, Jordan Litz, Kevin Walton, & Paul Woodruff) placed 14th with a time of 3:37.48, while the Men's 200 Free Relay (Woodruff, Litz, Walton, & Alex Bean) placed 11th and set a new school record with a time of 1:26.36.  Candy Valenzuela placed 4th overall in the 100 IM with a time of 1:00.58.  However, the highlight of the meet was Jordan Litz claiming a state title in the 200 IM.  Jordan set a new school record in the process with a time of 1:50.66. The Mustangs will go back in the pool tomorrow with chance to break more records and earn more state titles on Day 2 of the State Championship Swim & Dive Meet.

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