Dixon Dolphins Swim to the Top, Bringing Home the Championship and Broken Records

The Dixon Dolphins Swim Team came home the 2013 Motherlode Division Champions this past weekend, for the second year in a row.

Competing in a league of six Sacramento Area teams that included the Fair Oaks Dolphins, Carmichael Beavers, Galt Gators and Amador Polar Bears, the Dixon team was ecstatic to earn a first place tie with the West Sacramento Dolphins. Although Dixon won the meet with 1,191.50 points, both teams had 4-1 records at the end of the season causing the tie.
"It is an honor to be a part of the Dixon Dolphins family," Coach Greg Ngo told the Patch, "I am proud of the team's dedication that has led to another successful season."

Here are just a few posts from excited fans on Facebook when the announcement was made Sunday, July 21.

Pinky Ngo NCSL Mother Lode Champs 2013!!!!! Woooohoooo!

Lindy Wehr Obelleiro I am so proud of the sportsmanship of our swimmers! While watching finals this weekend OUR swimmers consistently clapped for their competition on the blocks! I didn't see this from the other teams. We have a special Dolphin family!

Tommie Ullrich You had a great championship, so proud of you and all the other dolphins!

Becky Santini Nice job Dolphins!!!

Sharon Fernandez Great Job Dixon , thanks for another AWESOME YEAR Coach Greg and Anthony !!

Many Dixon swimmers made waves, breaking both Championship and Team records!

MotherLode Division Records broken:

• 7-8 25 Back: 19.22 - Gracie Nickum
• 13-14 200 Medley Relay: 1:54.25 - Kyle Katzenmeyer, Robert Carver, Samuel Palchik, Jake Arnold

Dixon Dolphins Team Records broken:

• 15-18 100 Back: 59.64 - Jacob Smith
• 15-18 100 Breast: 1:15.20 - Gina Garcia
• 13-14 50 Fly: 27.27 - Samuel Palchik
• 13-14 200 Freestyle Relay: 1:42.22 - Jake Arnold, Kyle Katzenmeyer, Tristan Quitugua, Samuel Palchik

Check out these swimmers winning top spots for high points:

• 6 and under boys - 3-way tie for second place with 13 points: Cooper Ngo
• 7-8 girls - 1st place: Gracie Nickum
• 7-8 boys - 2nd place: Sean Ward
• 9-10 boys - 2nd: Carter Wink
• 11-12 girls - 2nd place: Teigen Johnson
• 13-14 girls - 2nd place: Jenna Remillong
• 13-14 boys - 2nd place: Samuel Palchik
• 15-18 girls - 2nd place: Gina Garcia