Published March 16, 2011
Divers Compete in Region Championships
Submitted by Steve Sherman
Steve Sherman, Maren Kjell, Morgan Matranga, Asher Lichtig, Brenna Cetrone (holding the sign), and Erich Brodbeck Photo provided
Sherman Swim School took five divers to the Region 10 U.S. Junior Diving Championships in Beaverton, Oregon, March 5-6. Over 400 divers from nine states competed.

Morgan Matranga (Moraga) completed four new dives in the 14-15 girls three meter springboard. Matranga scored 272 points and placed 17th.

Brenna Cetrone (Orinda) traveled for the first time to compete in the 12-13 girls three meter competition. She finished just one-tenth of a point away from medaling, finishing 13th overall.

Maren Kjell (Moraga) competed against 60 girls in the 16-18 girls one meter springboard. She finished 23rd overall, scoring 299.70 points on nine dives.

Asher Lichtig (Lafayette) placed 11th in the 16-18 boys one meter springboard with 366.10 points.


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