Sunday, Sep. 13, 2009

Spokane's Moravec tops field at Columbia Crossing

By the Herald staff

KENNEWICK --Spokane's Don Moravec (27:50) and Richland 13-year-old Lisa Bratton (30:15) led all women as 140 swimmers competed in the Columbia Crossing event, a 1.5-mile race from Chiawana Park in Pasco to Columbia Park in Kennewick.

Men's champion--Don Moravec (Spokane) 27:50.

Age group results

12-15: Sean Stephens 32:30. 16-19: Tyler Pickett 27:55, Eric Blanchard 28:15; Joe Wertz 29:40. 20-29: JM Storton 31:05; Johnny Davis 37:50; Zach Kubin 38:40. 30-39: Dan Stoppenhagen 28:45; James Devere 31:00; Nathaniel Wilson 32:25. 40-49: Lincoln Djang 28:40; Wes Bratton 30:10; Bill Jaquish 33:05. 50-59: Andy Miller 34:05, Roman Piper 34:06; Brian Fawcett 34:35. 60-69: Tom Kirchner 47:50; Don Gordon 52:30. 70-79: Jerry Youngblood 45:45; Van Bennett 47:05.

Women's champion--Lisa Bratton (Richland) 30:15.

Age group results

12-15: Megan O'Leary 31:40, Sarah Olsen 34:45, Katelyn McLaughlin 36:20. 16-19: Erica Burmood 31:15, Bethan Deibler 40:35, Katy Blair 42:40. 20-29: Lisa Nuffer 40:10, Angela Arrigoni 43:05; Erin Holmes 43:55. 30-39: Holly Boob 35:55, Karlene Dysland 42:35, Ashley Oberg 47:15. 40-49: Ann Juurma 37:10, Carol Nelson 39:05, Laurie Wavrin 39:25. 50-59: Kathy Abrams 32:45, Maidy Kress 35:40, Linda McLean 37:20. 60-69: Florence Kirchner 53:40, Barbara Gore 55:55, Elke Davis 58:13.