The swim and dive season ended strongly, girls winning 106-77, and the boys winning 122-61 at their last meet against Basha. The team was able to maintain a winning record, and swimmers from both the boys and girls side qualified for state.

Principal Dan Serrano attended many meets and was very pleased with the outcome of them all. “Win or lose, the swimmers are great athletes. I watched them beat Basha and I was very proud.” Not only did the team win their meet against Basha, but they kept a high amount of wins throughout the duration of the season including victories over Skyline, Westwood and Queen Creek.

Sophomore Celeste Llona reflects on the season, and how they work together as a whole. “We are a very hardworking team,” she says. “We show up to practice everyday ready to improve and make the team stronger.”

Llona had a personal triumph this season, and made Perry Dive history. “At a meet against Hamilton, I broke the record for the highest sixth dive score,” she explains.

Many other divers achieved their goals as well, numerous athletes qualifying for state. “All of the girls qualified for state, and two of the boys qualified as well,” dive Coach Murrish says, “that was a big goal for us.”

Although this season the group lost a fairly large number of seniors, the returning athletes have kept the team strong. Both the divers and the swimmers have put forth a lot of effort, and it is paying off. “I’m really happy with everyone and the work we put in,” says Coach Murrish, “this season has gone really well for us.”

“The divers this year have really shown me that they are strong and ready to work,” Murrish elaborates, “there is a lot of talent every year.” While it is sure that the team has led a strong season, they still have one last hurdle left to face: the state meet at Skyline. It is set to begin on Nov. 6th.

The swim and dive team has had a very successful season, and the coaches and athletes are very confident that their hard work and determination will lead them to victory at state.