Newport has several firsts

Several Newport Beach junior lifeguard members had strong showings in

the 2005 Junior Lifeguard competitions in Long Beach Friday.

Mckenna Cottam finished first in the run-swim-run in the AA

division for 15- and 16-year olds.

Garret Glore and Jordan McClaren were first in the rescue relay

for the B division (12- and 13-year olds). Glore also took first in

the distance swim.

Allie McCormick was first in the run-swim-run in the C division

(9-, 10- and 11-year olds). John Swigart, A.J. Santa Maria, Hailey

Senske, Natalie Barbaresi, Josh Giger and Riley Robinson combined to

finish first in the run relay in the C division.

Alex Swigart took second place in beach flags in the B division,

while Senske was second in the distance run in the C division.

Also taking second place in the C division were Jake Wyatt,

Delaney Pouch, Maddy McClaren, Preston Lee, Charlie Horwarth and

Trent Hayes in the swim relay. Horwarth also came in second in the

distance paddle and teamed with McCormick for second in the rescue

relay.

Reily O’Brien was third in the distance run in the AA division.

The competitions were comprised of 28 lifeguard agencies in

California.

Approximately 60 Newport Beach junior lifeguards -- several will

go to a national event -- participated against 2,500 other

competitors.