Dive team's first meet
The Kirkland Orcas Diving Team held its first home meet at Peter Kirk pool with its new Olympic-level diving board on July 23 against the Shoreline Gators. The Orcas have 18 divers between the ages of 8 and 15.
Seven Orcas claimed first place:
Alayna Brand: 11 and under girls developmental; Zoe Pinczower: 11 and under girls novice; Celia Pinczower: 12-13 girls novice; Megan Filpis: 12-13 girls developmental; Josh Hutchinson: 12-13 boys developmental; Nolan Miller: 12-13 boys novice; Molly Groven: 14-15 girls novice.
The Orcas are part of the Puget Sound Dive League, which includes teams from the cities of Shoreline, Edmonds and Lynnwood and a team from the Northwest Center.
Swim team
On July 22, the Kirkland Orcas Swim Team hosted the team from the city of Lynnwood. This was the team's third meet of the season. The team is comprised of 140 kids, ages 6-18. Its last home meet is July 29; championships are Aug. 12, hosted by Lynnwood.
The Orcas compete recreationally against teams from Snohomish County, Shoreline, Lynnwood, Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace.
For more information about either team, call 587-3330.
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