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seconds (1:04.21), while Nguyen used a
great second leg to win the 100-breast
(1:18.91).
“Tyshin was super stoked to get a
best time in 100-breast. He has gotten
a lot stronger,” Lewin said.
In what was possibly the most enter-
taining race of the night, the 100-butter-
fly, Rhoades had his goggles fall from
his eyes upon diving into the water.
Despite having the eyewear across his
face for nearly the entire race, Rhoades
found a way to get to the line in time to
finish first (1:03.91).
“I often lose my goggles. It is a
recurring issue. After I jumped into
the water, I just had a huge adrenaline
rush. I didn’t want to do two things
wrong. I couldn’t lose the race and have
my goggles fall off,” Rhoades said. “As
I was coming up on the last 25, I felt
like my arms were purely going off of
willpower. They were numb. But it was
worth it because I got the win.”
McNary returns to the Kroc Center
pool on Thursday, Jan. 20 to take on
Caldera at 2 p.m.
McNary's Paris Boyd was victorious for the Celtics in the 50-freestyle and 500-freestyle.
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SKPS updates athletic program protocols and safety measures
Salem-Keizer
Public
Schools
announced earlier this week that they
would be continuing with athletic activ-
ities while consistently reviewing proto-
cols and safety measures. For all athletic
activities, the district will continue to
prioritize consistent safety practices for
student participants, coaches, staff and
spectators. Some of the new protocols are
listed below.
Spectator capacity limits
Due to the increased risk of transmis-
sion for COVID-19 during athletic events,
SKPS will be implementing capacity lim-
its at all athletic events that began on
Tuesday, Jan. 11. Details for each type of
event/facility is below:
Basketball: Four spectators per par-
ticipant including basketball and cheer
athletes, and pep band participants. This
four spectator limit is subject to change
depending on the event venue capacity
limits. Team coaches will communicate
with participants on final event spectator
limits. Pep bands will be set in an area to
allow proper distancing.
Wrestling: Four spectators per
participant.
Swimming: Spectator limits will
depend on venue capacity at the KROC
center (to be determined). More details on
final capacity numbers will be shared with
families once finalized.
Face coverings and physical distanc-
ing requirements
• All requirements for physical distanc-
ing and face coverings will continue to be
maintained for participants, coaches and
spectators. Requirements include:
• Face coverings are required for all
spectators.
• Athletes are not required to wear
a face covering indoors while actively
practicing or playing a competitive sport
at any level, including cheerleading and
dance/drill.
• Students not actively participating
(i.e., on the sideline/bench during an
indoor competition.) are required to wear
a face covering.
• Coaches and support staff are required
to wear a face covering during indoor
practices and competitions. This includes
weight training regardless of location.
• All individuals should maintain physi-
cal distance to the extent possible.
• Face coverings are optional in outdoor
settings.
Concessions, trips and other
activities
All athletic activities such as overnight
trips, extra team functions (ex. team meals)
and concession stands will not be allowed.
Jando Gonzalez tries to get by a defender in McNary's game against Lakeridge on Dec. 30.
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