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August 17
Dive team competes at Keystone

Mountaineer Age Group Diving Team, coached by Kim Kuzma, recently competed in the Keystone State Summer Games at Messiah College, Grantham, PA, July 23 and 24.

Members of the Mountaineer Age Group Diving Team who recently competed in the Keystone State Summer Games are, from left, kneeling, Madeleine Ross and Francois Ross. Standing, Jake Baker, Coach Kim Kuzma, Morgan Popple, Sarah Zerfoss and Matthew Edkins. Absent at the time of the photo was Patrick Madaya.

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The Summer Games, modeled after the Olympic Games, provide Pennsylvania’s amateur athletes with an opportunity to earn gold, silver and bronze medals while competing against the best athletes throughout the Commonwealth.

Mountaineer Diving Team competed on both the one meter and three meter springboards, bringing home several medals.

Members of the Mountaineer Team received the following awards: Madeleine Ross (9 years & under) first on both 1-meter and 3-meter; Matthew Edkins (11 years & under) second on 1-meter and third on 3-meter; Francois Ross (13 years & under) third on 1-meter and second on 3-meter; Patrick Madaya (13 years & under) fourth on 1-meter; Sarah Zerfoss (15 years & under) third on 1-meter and second on 3-meter; Jake Baker (15 years & under) fourth on 1-meter and third on 3-meter; and Morgan Popple (18 years & under) third on 1- meter and first on 3-meter.

Mountaineer Age Group Diving Team will enter its fourth year of practice and competition. Winter Diving League practice sessions will form soon for all ages ranging from beginners and intermediates to high school divers from different districts. No previous diving experience is needed.

An informational flyer will be distributed to students in the Dallas schools in the beginning of October. Athletes from different districts can contact Coach Kim Kuzma at kkuzma@dallassd.com for more information.