Black vs. White Inter Squad Meet Deemed Successful

GAINESVILLE, Ga - This weekend the Brenau University and Georgia College & State University (GCSU) competed in an inter squad meet. Two teams were created, mixing athletes from both schools, into black and white teams; each team was made up of seven members, and went head-to-head in sprint events.

Members of the Black Team, from Brenau, included: Meredith Barrington (Macon, GA), Hannah Boudrequx (Lafayette, LA), Julia Ferreira (Indaiatuba, Brazil), and Sarah Yawn (Kingsland, GA). The White Team was made up of the following athletes, from Brenau: Lisa Portwood (Marietta, GA), Jessica Graff (St. Simons, GA), Michelle Billeaud (Lafayette, LA), and Monica Souther (Dalton, GA).

The meet showed lots of promise for these athletes. Some of the day's top results included, Meredith Barrington, a freshman member, swimming the 50 freestyle in a time of 26.34. Rookie Michelle Billeaud led the way in the 100 freestyle, with a time of 54.7. In the 50 breaststroke, veteran all-star, Hannah Boudreaux, made an impressive time, with 32.4.

Coaches decided to add points to the teams' score for spirit and support. With that said, the black team defeated the white, 535 - 505.

Coach Blaire Bachman commented, "Our inter squad meet was fun, spirited, and a great opportunity to create some competition between team members. This was a chance for us to let loose and have fun racing. Now we need to look ahead to our first invitational this upcoming weekend, at Converse College."