Stevenson is, well, Stevenson. The Patriots had their usual strong showing at the IHSA state girls swimming and diving meet Saturday at Evanston, finishing in 20th place as a team. But the highlight of the meet for the Patriots was senior Tulane-bound Ashley Carollo going out in style, tying for second place in the championship heat of the 100-yard backstroke in a time of 55.72.Carollo tied with Lake Zurich senior Sophia Goushchina, who became the highest finisher in a state meet for the Bears.Goushchina also took home hardware in the 100 freestyle, where she finished ninth in the consolation finals (51.79).”It wasn’t what I expected but I’m happy with second,” Carrollo said. “It’s just exciting and such an awesome atmosphere (at state). I’m looking forward to a fresh start and see what I can do (for Tulane).”A four-time state qualifier, Carollo also opened the day by swimming anchor on the 200 medley relay, where she paired with sophomore Jessica Nyborg, freshman Claudia Rzeznik, and junior Maddy O’Donnell to touch in 1:46.95. to earn an 11th-place finish.”We did some fun things this season, like wearing camouflage and having our own dog tags. I was ‘Ash Dog,’ ” Carollo said.At Vernon Hills,… Read full this story
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