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Parents meeting for all current and prospective middle school swimmers
Thursday April 30th at 7pm. April 27th
There will be a parents meeting Thursday April 30th at 7pm in the meeting room at the Sleep Inn
on South Donnybrook Ave. to discuss summer swimming opportunities as well as plans for next
year. Coming off a successful meet season we want to make sure that we continue to build
through the summer and into the 2009-2010 school year. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Congrats to the Hubbard and Moore Middle School Swimmers on a
Successful Season!April 27th
The next generation of Varsity Swimmers finished their 2009 Spring season as the Hubbard and
Moore Middle School Swimmers competed in the 2009 Keller Middle School Invitational. The 7th
and 8th grade athletes from both schools have made huge strides all season as they show that
they are excited to becoming a part of the future of the Robert E. Lee High School Varsity
Swimming tradition. Many of these up and coming stars began as brand new swimmers and
have worked hard all season learning the basics to prepare for the meet schedule which started
after spring break this year. Please click here for meet results to see just how bright the future is
for TISD Swimming! Congratulations to all on a fantastic season!
Records fall as history is made! Lady Raiders claim 1st ever Regional Title!
February 16th
The Lady Raiders made history this weekend by claiming the team's first ever Regional Title with
the boys racing to an impressive 2nd place finish. The combined finish is the best in school
history, highlighted by 28 top 8 individual finishes, of which Lee won 14 medal (5 gold, 6 silver, 3
bronze).
For the first time in over a decade Lee had 4 swimmers qualify for individual events at the 5A State
Championships, to be held in Austin, TX February 27th and 28th. The freshman ruled the pool,
with 3 qualifying for state (Meredith Oliver, 200 and 100 Free; Michael Quam 200 IM; Sam Lewis
100 Back) while the District 11-5A Girl's Swimmer of the year, Sophomore Kelsey Butler rounded
out the state qualifiers by winning the girl's 500 Free. Oliver and Butler also helped the Girls 400
Free Relay qualify for state in a school record 3:39.68. Sam Lewis added to the record setting
weekend by breaking the Boy's 500 Free record in a sizzling 4:41.98 just missing out the pick-up
for the state meet.
The weekend was rounded out with freshman Meredith Oliver being named Region 3-5A
swimmer of the meet. The Raiders will finish out the 2008-2009 season next weekend at the UIL
5A State Championships in Austin.
Raiders Cruise to District Titles Jan. 31st
The Raiders won 21 of the 22 swimming events at the District 11-5A Swimming and Diving
Championships held at the Rockwall YMCA. The titles (3rd consecutive for the girls and the 4th for
the boys) solidfied Lee's dominance in the district. Sweeping the relays, the Raiders took home
43 individual medals (15 Gold, 15 Silver, 13 Bronze) sweeping the medals in 11 of the events.
Adding to the accolades Sophomore Kelsey Butler and Freshman Sam Lewis were named
District Swimmer of the Year and Coach Franks was named Girls District Coach of the Year.
In all 28 swimmers qualified for the Region 3-5A Championships to be held in Mansfield, TX on
Friday February 13th and Saturday February 14th.
Red Raiders make a strong showing at TISCA Invitational Nov. 22nd
18 Tyler-Lee Swimmers made a strong showing in the annual North Zone TISCA Invitational, one
of the fastest High School meets in the State of Texas. In all, there were over 30 lifetime best
swims recorded, as well as 5 school records that were toppled on the way to the highest overall
finish for both teams in recent memory.
On the way to an 11th place finish for the girls team and a 7th place finish for the boys team, the
Raiders earned a total of 18 finals and consolations swims allowing for the records to continue to
tumble. Freshman Meredith Oliver led the way breaking her own school records in the 100 and
200 yard Freestyle (:53.20 in the 100 Free and 1:53.71 200 Free) while Sophomore Kelsey Butler
lower her own school record in the 500 Freestyle to 5:10.76. The Lady Raiders lowered their 400
Freestyle Relay Record to 3:41.09 (M. Oliver, D. Morrison, A. LaMott, K. Butler).
The first boys team record also fell this weekend, three times. Freshman Sam Lewis broke the
school record in the preliminary heats with a lifetime best swim of 4:43.92 and again lowered it to
a 4:43.61 in the Championship finals. Less than five minutes later another Red Raider freshman,
Michael Quam lowered the minutes old record in the consolation finals heat, finishing in a time of
4:43.17. This is sure to be a back and forth struggle to see who can keep their name on the
record board in the years to come.
The strong showing and fast in season swimming that the Raiders showed this weekend is a
great sign of things to come as the Raiders look to battle for the Region 3-5A title in mid-February!
The Raiders will be in action again on Tuesday, December 9th in Keller.
Raiders take on the Hornets and Improve to 2-1 November 11th
The Raiders took on the Athens Hornet High at the Cain Center in Athens, improving their dual
meet record to 2-1 on the season. The meet gave the team an opportunity to swim a variety of
events, and to keep the tradition of competing in a 25m pool alive.
With a majority of the team swimming different events it allowed Coach Franks to get a more
accurate gauge on how well the team has learned how to get up and race, especially in new
events, which is important to the overall success of the team at the end of the season.
The team will next see action in Dallas at the North Zone TISCA Invitational to be held at Loos
Natatorium Friday November 21st and Saturday November 22nd.
Butler re-establishes the 500 Free Record November 8th
Sophomore Kelsey Butler re-established her own school record in the Girl's 500 yard Freestyle in
a race that came down to the wire leaving her undefeated in the event this season as the Raiders
won the Panther Invitational this weekend. Winning 14 of the 20 events the Raiders racked up 25
additional lifetime best swims bringing the total number so far this season to a mind boggling 68
for the season.
The team will face off against Athens High School this Tuesday at the Cain Center in Athens.
Girls 400 Freestyle Relay Record smashed as the Raiders handle Lufkin
October 18th
The Red Raiders easily handled former district foe Lufkin High School in the team's second
meet of the season bringing the teams record to 1-1 on the season. Winning 20 of the 22 events
swum, the Raiders collected 21 new lifetime best swims, bringing the total number of lifetime
best performances to an amazing 43 in the first two meets of the season.
The meet finished with a bang as the Girls 400 Freestyle Relay (LaMott, Morrison, Butler, Oliver)
broke the school record by over a second (3:45.22). This marks the 3rd school record to fall
already this season!
The Raiders will be in action again on Saturday November 8th at the Panther Invitational in Lufkin.
Freshman smashes 2 records in season opener. October 16th
Freshman sensation Meredith Oliver started the Lady Raiders season off with a bang breaking
two school records (200 Freestyle and 100 freestyle) in the season opening dual meet against
State powerhouse Allen High School. Oliver's swims highlighted an evening that saw 22 lifetime
best swims achieved and Raider wins in a total of 8 events.
The Raiders will next see action on Saturday October 15th against old district rival Lufkin High
School at the Boys and Girls Club in Lufkin.
Thursday April 30th at 7pm. April 27th
There will be a parents meeting Thursday April 30th at 7pm in the meeting room at the Sleep Inn
on South Donnybrook Ave. to discuss summer swimming opportunities as well as plans for next
year. Coming off a successful meet season we want to make sure that we continue to build
through the summer and into the 2009-2010 school year. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Congrats to the Hubbard and Moore Middle School Swimmers on a
Successful Season!April 27th
The next generation of Varsity Swimmers finished their 2009 Spring season as the Hubbard and
Moore Middle School Swimmers competed in the 2009 Keller Middle School Invitational. The 7th
and 8th grade athletes from both schools have made huge strides all season as they show that
they are excited to becoming a part of the future of the Robert E. Lee High School Varsity
Swimming tradition. Many of these up and coming stars began as brand new swimmers and
have worked hard all season learning the basics to prepare for the meet schedule which started
after spring break this year. Please click here for meet results to see just how bright the future is
for TISD Swimming! Congratulations to all on a fantastic season!
Records fall as history is made! Lady Raiders claim 1st ever Regional Title!
February 16th
The Lady Raiders made history this weekend by claiming the team's first ever Regional Title with
the boys racing to an impressive 2nd place finish. The combined finish is the best in school
history, highlighted by 28 top 8 individual finishes, of which Lee won 14 medal (5 gold, 6 silver, 3
bronze).
For the first time in over a decade Lee had 4 swimmers qualify for individual events at the 5A State
Championships, to be held in Austin, TX February 27th and 28th. The freshman ruled the pool,
with 3 qualifying for state (Meredith Oliver, 200 and 100 Free; Michael Quam 200 IM; Sam Lewis
100 Back) while the District 11-5A Girl's Swimmer of the year, Sophomore Kelsey Butler rounded
out the state qualifiers by winning the girl's 500 Free. Oliver and Butler also helped the Girls 400
Free Relay qualify for state in a school record 3:39.68. Sam Lewis added to the record setting
weekend by breaking the Boy's 500 Free record in a sizzling 4:41.98 just missing out the pick-up
for the state meet.
The weekend was rounded out with freshman Meredith Oliver being named Region 3-5A
swimmer of the meet. The Raiders will finish out the 2008-2009 season next weekend at the UIL
5A State Championships in Austin.
Raiders Cruise to District Titles Jan. 31st
The Raiders won 21 of the 22 swimming events at the District 11-5A Swimming and Diving
Championships held at the Rockwall YMCA. The titles (3rd consecutive for the girls and the 4th for
the boys) solidfied Lee's dominance in the district. Sweeping the relays, the Raiders took home
43 individual medals (15 Gold, 15 Silver, 13 Bronze) sweeping the medals in 11 of the events.
Adding to the accolades Sophomore Kelsey Butler and Freshman Sam Lewis were named
District Swimmer of the Year and Coach Franks was named Girls District Coach of the Year.
In all 28 swimmers qualified for the Region 3-5A Championships to be held in Mansfield, TX on
Friday February 13th and Saturday February 14th.
Red Raiders make a strong showing at TISCA Invitational Nov. 22nd
18 Tyler-Lee Swimmers made a strong showing in the annual North Zone TISCA Invitational, one
of the fastest High School meets in the State of Texas. In all, there were over 30 lifetime best
swims recorded, as well as 5 school records that were toppled on the way to the highest overall
finish for both teams in recent memory.
On the way to an 11th place finish for the girls team and a 7th place finish for the boys team, the
Raiders earned a total of 18 finals and consolations swims allowing for the records to continue to
tumble. Freshman Meredith Oliver led the way breaking her own school records in the 100 and
200 yard Freestyle (:53.20 in the 100 Free and 1:53.71 200 Free) while Sophomore Kelsey Butler
lower her own school record in the 500 Freestyle to 5:10.76. The Lady Raiders lowered their 400
Freestyle Relay Record to 3:41.09 (M. Oliver, D. Morrison, A. LaMott, K. Butler).
The first boys team record also fell this weekend, three times. Freshman Sam Lewis broke the
school record in the preliminary heats with a lifetime best swim of 4:43.92 and again lowered it to
a 4:43.61 in the Championship finals. Less than five minutes later another Red Raider freshman,
Michael Quam lowered the minutes old record in the consolation finals heat, finishing in a time of
4:43.17. This is sure to be a back and forth struggle to see who can keep their name on the
record board in the years to come.
The strong showing and fast in season swimming that the Raiders showed this weekend is a
great sign of things to come as the Raiders look to battle for the Region 3-5A title in mid-February!
The Raiders will be in action again on Tuesday, December 9th in Keller.
Raiders take on the Hornets and Improve to 2-1 November 11th
The Raiders took on the Athens Hornet High at the Cain Center in Athens, improving their dual
meet record to 2-1 on the season. The meet gave the team an opportunity to swim a variety of
events, and to keep the tradition of competing in a 25m pool alive.
With a majority of the team swimming different events it allowed Coach Franks to get a more
accurate gauge on how well the team has learned how to get up and race, especially in new
events, which is important to the overall success of the team at the end of the season.
The team will next see action in Dallas at the North Zone TISCA Invitational to be held at Loos
Natatorium Friday November 21st and Saturday November 22nd.
Butler re-establishes the 500 Free Record November 8th
Sophomore Kelsey Butler re-established her own school record in the Girl's 500 yard Freestyle in
a race that came down to the wire leaving her undefeated in the event this season as the Raiders
won the Panther Invitational this weekend. Winning 14 of the 20 events the Raiders racked up 25
additional lifetime best swims bringing the total number so far this season to a mind boggling 68
for the season.
The team will face off against Athens High School this Tuesday at the Cain Center in Athens.
Girls 400 Freestyle Relay Record smashed as the Raiders handle Lufkin
October 18th
The Red Raiders easily handled former district foe Lufkin High School in the team's second
meet of the season bringing the teams record to 1-1 on the season. Winning 20 of the 22 events
swum, the Raiders collected 21 new lifetime best swims, bringing the total number of lifetime
best performances to an amazing 43 in the first two meets of the season.
The meet finished with a bang as the Girls 400 Freestyle Relay (LaMott, Morrison, Butler, Oliver)
broke the school record by over a second (3:45.22). This marks the 3rd school record to fall
already this season!
The Raiders will be in action again on Saturday November 8th at the Panther Invitational in Lufkin.
Freshman smashes 2 records in season opener. October 16th
Freshman sensation Meredith Oliver started the Lady Raiders season off with a bang breaking
two school records (200 Freestyle and 100 freestyle) in the season opening dual meet against
State powerhouse Allen High School. Oliver's swims highlighted an evening that saw 22 lifetime
best swims achieved and Raider wins in a total of 8 events.
The Raiders will next see action on Saturday October 15th against old district rival Lufkin High
School at the Boys and Girls Club in Lufkin.