The B.C. Aquasonics had a powerhouse performance at this weekend's National Stream B.C. Provincial Synchronized Swimming Championships in Surrey, taking home gold medals in six of seven events.
The club's national stream combo team, including Sarah Mcateer of New Westminster and coached by Susan Kemper achieved outstanding technical and artistic scores in the junior/senior event to take first place with a total score of 78.030, a clear six points higher than rival Vancouver Pacific Wave.
The 13-15 national stream team, coached by Tanya Magee was second after Saturday's figures event with a combined team score of 64.116. On Sunday, both technical and artistic scores vaulted them into first place with a total score of 68.210, leading second-place Vancouver Pacific Wave by 1.5 points.
B.C.'s duet teams also had outstanding results this weekend. Natasha Heine and Mackenzy Higgins won gold in the senior free duet event, with a score of 75.933.
In the 13-15 duet, Madyson Stickley and Alanna Stobbe moved up from second place after Saturday's figures to first following Sunday's routine with a total score of 67.734.
"I am extremely proud of all of our athletes," said head coach Susan Kemper. "Not only did our athletes win gold in their respective events, their outstanding scores are a reflection of their ability, conditioning, training, and readiness to compete. We have positioned our teams for medal contention at the national qualifier in Calgary in March."
