The Demons have two entries that are alternates for semifinal heats after Friday’s action at the Edora Pool and Ice Center in Fort Collins: Josh Miller finished 17th in the 100-yard breaststroke in 1 minute, 6.64 seconds to become the first alternate; and Durango’s 400-yard freestyle relay was 18th at 3:40.57 to earn the second alternate spot.
“We’re looking OK, but the problem is there’s no process to do scratches,” DHS head coach Tom Joyner said. “We have to make a decision whether or not we’re going to go (Saturday) or just head home.”
Joyner plans to have a team meeting and see what his team wants to do.
“I’m behind their decision either way,” he said.
The Demons’ 200-yard medley relay of Paul Cross, Ben Miller, Josh Miller and Tommy Pannell was 19th with a time of 1:51.83.
That same team of four swam the 400-yard freestyle relay, too.
“They came together as a team and swam really well,” Joyner said.
Ben Miller was 29th in the 200-yard freestyle at 1:56.87, and Pannell finished 40th in 2:03.28.
Josh Miller finished 19th in the 200-yard individual medley at 2:08.84.
“He did drop a little bit of time,” Joyner said of Josh Miller’s IM. “There was just strong enough competition that he didn’t make it back.”
Ben Miller also was 35th in the 100-yard backstroke in 1:02.55.
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