Surprise, surprise. For the first time in seven years, the Roanoke Valley Aquatic Association season-ending championship did not go to Hunting Hills Country Club. Roanoke Country Club (RCC) wrested the title away after Hunting Hills had won six straight times. The slim 265-point margin of victory came in a meet featuring swimmers from 6 to 65. Hunting Hills, however, retained the regular season points title.
RCC swim coach Marcia Barry had been knocking at the door for two years, finishing fourth and third at City-County, which caps off the outdoor private pool swim meet season. Hunting Hills placed 2nd and Forest Hills took 3rd. Hunting Hills, Stonegate, Castle Rock, and Vinton Swimming also won their respective divisions. (see swimrvaa.com for complete City-County results)