Chances are Chelsea Chenault had a better weekend than you. To recap, the Carondelet senior swimmer capped her banner high school career with three victories at the NCS championships on May 18: 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, and the 400 free relay, the latter broke the independent national high school record. Her performance helped capture the Cougars’ first team title since 2010. Oh, and on Sunday she graduated from high school.
Chances are Chelsea Chenault had a better weekend than you. To recap, the Carondelet senior swimmer capped her banner high school career with three victories at the NCS championships on May 18: 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, and the 400 free relay, the latter broke the independent national high school record. Her performance helped capture the Cougars’ first team title since 2010. Oh, and on Sunday she graduated from high school.
SportStars Magazine: Was this the highlight of your high school career?
Chelsea Chenault: Definitely. We didn’t win NCS for two years after my freshman year. To be able to come in as a team and do so well… a day before my graduation, incredible wave of emotions.
SSM: Did you think you could break the 400 free relay record (set earlier this year in Pennsylvania)?
CC: It was something that I had noticed a couple months ago. … I looked up an article and looked at their splits and our girls’ splits. … When I compared the times, I called the girls and said ‘Hey, we can totally do this.’
SSM: How have you grown this season?
CC: I’ve just grown a lot with maturing and dealing with adversity. … Becoming more successful, people aren’t always going to support you. Overcoming that … has really helped me develop and pave the path for next year when I go to college.
CHELSEA’S QUICK HITS
Favorite athlete: Michael Phelps
Favorite class: Anatomy
Favorite Starbucks item: Passion Tea
Honorable Mention
Jackson Miller — The Las Lomas senior won the 200 and 500 freestyle events at the NCS championships on May 18.
Justin Pagila — The De La Salle golfer shot a 3-under 69 to help the Spartans capture the team title at the NorCal championships on May 20.
Iris Brand — The Amador Valley sophomore won the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events at the NCS championships on May 18.