By Malcolm Butler

A number of local swimmers from the Bulldog Aquatic Club competed in the Big River Age Group Swim Championships last weekend in Shreveport.

The regional event features some of the fastest athletes from the state’s of Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and north Texas (DFW area).

The age groups included 10-and-under, 11-12 and 13-14.

Joseph G. Amiano and Camdyn Napper highlighted the weekend competition with each competitor earning the high point award in their respective age groups.

Amiano dominated in his age group, finishing first in the 50-meter freestyle, the 100-meter backstroke, the 100m butterfly, the 50m backstroke, the 100m freestyle, the 100m individual medley, the 200m freestyle and the 50m butterfly.

Napper also had a strong showing, winning the 500m freestyle, the 200m breaststroke, the 100m butterfly, the 200m backstroke and the 200m freestyle.

“These athletes came in and competed well,” said BAC coach Rocky Smith. “This is a meet with great athletes from multiple states in this region.  This team was represented well at the meet.  I am so proud of these young athletes.  The Bulldog Aquatic Club has a bright future ahead.”

JJ Hoover won the 100m breaststroke while finishing in the top 5 in all eight events he entered.

13-14 Girls

Bre Senn (13) — 15^th in the 50 Freestyle, 15^th in the 100 Backstroke, 8^th in the 100 Butterfly, 8^th in the 200 Individual Medley, 14^th in the 100 Freestyle, 10^th in the 200 Backstroke, 10^th in the 200 Freestyle, and 5^th in the 100 Breaststroke.  

11-12 Boys

Joseph “G” Amiano (12) — 1^st in the 50 Freestyle, 1^st in the 100 Backstroke, 1^st in the 100 Butterfly, 1^st in the 50 Backstroke, 1^st in the 100 Freestyle, 1^st in the 100 Individual Medley, 1^st in the 200 Freestyle, and 1^st in the 50 Butterfly. 

13-14 Boys

 John “JJ” Hoover (13) — 3^rd in the 200 Butterfly, 4^th in the 100 Backstroke, 2^nd in the 200 Breaststroke, 2^nd in the 100 Butterfly, 4^th in the 200 Individual Medley, 3^rd in the 200 Backstroke, 3^rd in the 400 Individual Medley, and 1^st in the 100 Breaststroke. 

Camdyn Napper (14) — 2^nd in the 200 Butterfly, 2^nd in the 100 Backstroke, 1^st in the 500 Freestyle, 1^st in the 200 Breaststroke, 1^st in the 100 Butterfly, 2^nd in the 200 Individual Medley, 1^st in the 200 Backstroke, and 1^st in the 200 Freestyle. 

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