February 14, 2025
While the two LHS Redbirds fell short of their ultimate goal of making the State meet, there were many positives to take away from the 2025 District Swim Meet.
Nicole Rooks competed in the 500 freestyle and 100 breaststroke, finishing with personal best times in both. She really found her groove this year in the 500 and finished 10th in the District with a 5:39.14. That time placed her at an impressive 36th in the State, only the top 32 make State. Rooks finished 13th in the breaststroke at 1:12.74, which placed her 51st in the State. Also impressive is the fact that Rooks team score finished 30th in the District, amongst 75 teams.
Cooper Sage also finished both of his races with personal best times. He finished tied for 17th in the 50 freestyle with a 22.85 and 18th in the 100 freestyle with a 50.18. His 100 freestyle also bettered his school record from earlier in the season. As for State rankings in his two events, he finished tied for 45th in the 50 freestyle, missing State by 0.51 seconds, and 47th in the 100 freestyle, missing state by 0.85 seconds. In the combined 4 Districts, there was only 1 other freshman ahead of him in the 100 freestyle and he was tied as the top freshman in the 50 freestyle.
Coach Misty Santarossa traveled from Bowling Green to Cleveland, after her Crestview girls competed in the morning, to be able to coach the kids and it was greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank the school, community, and all of those that support the Swim Team.
Congratulations on a great season, REDBIRDS!
February 10, 2025
Redbirds will be sending two swimmers to districts next week as the whole team swam very well. Loudonville was one of 39 teams to participate in the Akron sectional.
Cooper Sage finished 4th in the 100 freestyle and 8th in the 50 freestyle both of which qualify him for the district meet. Cooper’s points earned him a team score that ranked tied for 17th place.
LHS swimmers Nicole, Emlyn and Myah had an impressive day too, with all 6 races finishing with their best times of the season and team finishing 21st. Nicole Rooks will be the other district representative. She finished 6th in the 500 freestyle and 7th in the 100 breaststroke, dropping a combined 22.72 seconds from her seed times. Emlyn Bitner dropped a combined 15.73 in the 200 freestyle, appearing to miss a district bid by just 1 place, and the 100 freestyle. Myah Wilson dropped a combined 6.89 seconds in the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke.
The district meet is 2/14 at Cleveland State University. Good luck, REDBIRDS!
January 25 - The Redbirds finished their regular season at the Ontario HS Invitational, along with 13 other teams.
Nicole Rooks finished first in the 100 breaststroke and 6th in the 200 IM; Cooper Sage finished 3rd in the 500 freestyle and 4th in the 50 freestyle; Myah Wilson finished 9th in the 100 backstroke and 14th in the 100 freestyle; and Emlyn Bitner finished 11th in both the 100 freestyle and 200 freestyle. As for team scores, the Redbird girls finished 7th overall and Sage finished 9th.
The Redbirds were sporting new caps, thanks to a generous donation from Stake’s IGA!
Post season starts February 7, as the Redbirds will travel to the University of Akron for their Division II sectional.
Good luck, REDBIRDS!
January 18 - The Loudonville swim team was at Colonel Crawford HS on 1/18 to compete at the North Central Swim League Conference meet. Participating teams also included Bluffton, Upper Sandusky, MtGilead, ADA, Fostoria, Wynford, Crestview, McComb, and Crestline.
Awards were handed out to top 3 finishers. Cooper Sage won the 100 freestyle and finished 2nd in the 50 freestyle. Nicole Rooks finished 2nd in the 100 breaststroke and 3rd in the 500 freestyle.
January 15 - Redbirds were swimming in Norwalk, taking on St. Paul HS, St. Mary’s Catholic Central, and Crestview.
Cooper Sage won the 200 freestyle, setting a new school record at 155.04, which is also a personal best. He also won the 100 backstroke and reset his previous record with a 59.43.
Nicole Rooks finished 1st in the 200 freestyle and 2nd in the 100 butterfly. Emlyn Bitner finished 3rd in the 100 backstroke and Myah Wilson finished 3rd in the 500 freestyle.
The combined exhibition relays of Loudonville and Crestview finished second in the 200 medley and 200 freestyle.
January 14-The Redbirds traveled to the Mansfield Friendly House for a meet hosted by Madison Other teams attending included Willard, Mt. Gilead, Crestview, and Hillsdale.
Cooper Sage bettered the school record he set earlier in the year in the 100 butterfly with a new time of 56.69. He finished first in the race along with finishing first in the 100 breaststroke. Other top 3 finishers included Nicole Rooks with first places in 100 backstroke and 50 freestyle; Emlyn Bitner finished first in the 500 freestyle; and Myah Wilson finished second in the 100 butterfly.
The Redbird girls were once again able to combine with Crestview girls to make exhibition relays. They finished first in both the 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay. Groupings included in the medley relay of Bitner, Rooks, Wilson and a Crestview swimmer and in the freestyle relay of Wilson, Rooks, and two Crestview swimmers.
Congratulations, REDBIRDS!