TOP O.C. SWIMMERS AND DIVERS TO WATCH
Christian Hockenbury, Mater Dei: The uncommitted senior doesn’t have Grant Shoults to duel this spring, but he should be fast after a strong water polo season. And the faster he goes, the more his college stock will rise for both of his sports.
Simon Lamar, Sonora: The junior is back with the Raiders after taking a year off, and he could be fun to watch in the 500-yard free. He clocked a 4:21.97 in in early November.
Justin Nguyen, Fountain Valley: The USC-bound senior returns as the defending CIF-SS Division 1 champion in the 100 free and 100 back. He is also exciting on the relays.
Trent Pellini, Dana Hills: The senior appears poised for a strong season. He blazed a 54.74 in the 100-yard breaststroke in December. He also clocked a 20.95 in the 50 free.
Colten Young, Crean Lutheran: The Princeton-bound senior diver just wins. He is seeking a fourth consecutive section title and a third straight state crown.
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