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Monica by a Pinkie

Monica Pinkus (sr) of Northside Prep wins the CPSfan.com, female player of the year.

Final votes are in. Monica Pinkus, senior from Northside Prep has been awarded the female Player of the Year Award.

Here are just some comments from fans:

"MONICA!!!!!"

"Pinkus is ranked nationally and her time of 1:05.62 in the 100 Breaststroke would have won several state titles in the past 30 years. Her time also just missed qualifying for junior nationals."

"It's all about breaking barriers.Swimming is king in the North Shore (Lake Forest, Highland Park, Evanston, New Trier, etc), Northwest suburbs (Barrington, Stevenson, etc), and posh western suburbs (Hinsdales, Napervilles, etc).When someone form out of those areas even get close to a state medal, it is news.

In the case of Pinkus, she medaled in one even t and came close to another.She did something (medal), that only one other girl in the whole history of girls swimming has done form the CPS has done. For that alone she deserves some credit."

"7th place at state is pretty badass in my opinion for a cps athlete in whatever the sport may be."

Monica Pinkus all the way!!! She is one of the most committed, free spirited, and inspiring athletes I've ever come across. She definitely deserves this title! - Pink fan

....you cannot deny the intensity of the sport or the accomplishments of Ms. Pinkus. For a CPS athlete, it is extremely hard to qualify for state PRELIMINARIES in swimming, something Ms. Pinkus has done two years in a row. Not only did she qualify for preliminaries twice, she participated in the FINALS and swam the fourth fastest time in the state, but due to the IHSA rules, received 7th. This is a huge accomplishment for a CPS athlete, and it really put CPS on the radar for IHSA women's swimming.- BE NICE

In addition to her 7th place finish (and 4th fastest time) at the state meet this year, she placed 13th last year. Monica also won the city championship in the 100 breast for the past 3 years, placing second her freshman year to a senior teammate. She has won the city championship in the 50 freestyle multiple times, and has been part of numerous championship and record setting relays in CPS swimming. - seriously

Monica Pinkus became only the second CPS girls to medal in the girls state swimming meet.

Monica Pinkus of Northside Trying to State Medal

Senior Monica Pinkus of Northside Prep will be swimming at the girls state swimming finals today and maybe tomorrow at New Trier.

Pinkus is trying to become Northside Prep's first state medalist in swimming and the Public League's only second state medalist. The only other CPS state medalist was Kimberly Laughlin of Lane Tech who medaled 3 times in 1992 and 1993.

Pinkus enters the state finals with the 9th best qualifying time in the 50 yard free style and the 4th best in the 100 yard breast stroke.

Here is a snap shot of Pinkus's accomplishments:

• 4 years varsity swimmer
• co-captain 2009 Northside girls varsity swimming and diving team
• 2009 city champion in 50 free and 100 breast
• city record holder in 100 breast
• swam the freestyle leg of the city champion and city record setting 200-yard medley relay
• anchored the city champion and city record setting 400-yard free relay
• sectional champion in 100 breast (1:05.76)
• state qualifier in 50 free and 100 breast (will be competing at state this weekend, seeded in the top 5 in the 100 breast)

Northside Qualifies 4 Individuals to State Girls Swimming Meet

Girls Swimming at the state level has been one of the toughest sports for the CPS to crack. Ever since Girls Swimming became an IHSA sport sometime in the 1970's - there have been only 3 CPS state medalists (top 12). Al of them from Lane Tech's Kimberly Laughlin when she medaled 3 times from 1992 and 1993.

Northside Prep, is looking to break that dubious streak as Northside qualified 4 individuals out of the very tough Glenbrook South Sectionals. The GBS Sectionals has swimming powers New Trier, Evanston, Loyola, Glenbrook South, Glenbrook North. Those are teams who every year score state points, and contend for a state trophy.

Northside qualified Monica Pinkus in the 50 free style and 100 breaststroke, Ashley Bernanrdo in Diving, and Alexa Chavez in the 100 back stroke. Pinkus won the 100 breastroke ahead of Riley Hayword of New Trier - one of the top breaststrokers in the Central Suburban League.

Northside Girls have progressed over the years. Two years ago, they finally broke open the Lane Tech domination at the city level, when they beat the Indians. They beat the Indians again this year. But now, Northside is looking beyond city.

Northside Prep sweep girls swimming city titles

CHICAGO PUBLIC LEAGUE VARSITY CONFERENCE MEET

Northside 417, Lane Tech 374, Payton-Jones 277, Young 276, Von Steuben 177, Curie 141, Lincoln Park 106, Lake View 99, Morgan Park 87, Roosevelt 59

200 MEDLEY RELAY -- Alexa Chavez, Mary Mussman, Courtney Quigley, Monica Pinkus, Northside, 1:54.45; 200 FREESTYLE -- Katie Corcoran, Northside, 2:06.61; 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY -- Cassidy O'Connell, Lane Tech, 2:18.83; 50 FREESTYLE - Monica Pinkus, Northside, 24.50; 1 METER DIVING -- Ashley Bernardo, Northside, 307.05; 100 BUTTERFLY -- Janelle Wenner, Morgan Park, 1:02.73; 100 FREESTYLE -- Alexa Chavez, Northside, 54.55; 500 FREESTYLE -- Megan Gillespie, Northside, 5:29.40; 200 FREESTYLE RELAY -- Hannah Viti, Emily Fusilero, Taylor Miller, Ashley Mcghee, Lane Tech, 1:46.31; 100 BACKSTROKE -- Alexa Chavez, Northside, 1:01.10; 100 BREASTSTROKE -- Monika Pinkus, Northside, 1:07.11; 400 FREESTYLE RELAY -- Alexa Chavez, Meghan Quigley, Megan Gillespie, Monica Pinkus, Northside, 3:47.46.

JV city results

frosh-soph city results

Lane Tech 2009 Swim Camp Info

Summer Camp Info Registration form below

There will be a total of 4 sessions with 3 groups in each session. 2 groups (A & B) for advanced (have had club swimming) and returning Lane Swimmers and 1group ( C ) for 7^th, and 8^th  graders, incoming freshman, and any new swimmers that may want to join the team. If you do not know what group to sign up for, contact Coach Rummelhoff.

The cost is $25 for a week long session.

All  A & B  groups are for Advanced and returning Lane swimmers.

All  C  groups are for 7^th and 8^th graders, incoming freshman, and any new swimmers that may want to join the team the following school year.

All participants must be capable of swimming one length (25 yd) unassisted.

It is encouraged that participants partake in all four Sessions to get the most out of the program.

For groups A & B each week will focus on a new stroke.

1-Freestyle

2-Backstroke

3-ButterFly

4-BreastStroke

Group C will focus on freestyle the 1^st and 3^rd week and backstroke 2^nd and 4^th week. Some time will also be spent on starts and turns.

The 1^st A session is June 15-19 6:45 am - 8:20 am

The 1^st  B session is June 15-19 8:40 am - 10:15 am

The 1^st  C session is June 15-19 10:45 am - 11:45 am

 

The 2^nd A session is June 22-26 6:45 am - 8:20 am

The 2^nd  B session is June 22-26 8:40 am - 10:15 am

The 2^nd  C session is June 22-26 10:45 am - 11:45 am

 

The 3^rd A session is June 29-July 3 6:45 am - 8:20 am

The 3^rd  B session is June 29-July 3 8:40 am - 10:15 am

The 3^rd  C session is June 29-July 3 10:45 am - 11:45 am

 

The 4^th A session is July 6-10 6:45 am - 8:20 am

The 4^th B session is July 6-10 8:40 am - 10:15 am

The 4^th  C session is July 6-10 10:45 am - 11:45 am

 

You may register for any combination of weeks. If I notice that a swimmer is too advanced or too novice for one of the sessions I may ask them to change sessions. Please complete separate applications for each participant.  A discount is available for multiple family members. Each additional family member is 50% off. There are no refunds unless the school cancels the camp.

All Participants need to bring swim suit (one piece for girls), goggles, water bottle, and swim cap (if hair is longer than ears).

Registration Form     -PDF

 

Coach Paul Rummelhoff
Mr.Rummelhoff@gmail.com
Head Coach Lane Tech
Girls & Boys Swimming
Girls & Boys Water Polo
www.MrRummelhoff.com/swimming.htm
www.MrRummelhoff.com/waterpolo.htm

Girls Swimming : CIty Championship results 2008

http://mrrummelhoff.com/Swimming_Files/Girls/2008-09%20Results/2008%20VR%20City%20Championship%20Results.PDF

Lane Tech Girls Swim Team Wins Frosh-Soph City Championship

Complete Results

Northside Prep wins girls swimming title: ends Lane Tech's run of 5 straight city championships in a row.

Lane Tech girls swimming team had quite a streak going for itself. Lane had won 5 straight city championships in a row. Northside Prep had come close in the past, but the combination of star power and depth always prevailed for Lane Tech the last 5 years. This year was a different story as Northside Prep handed Lane Tech a close 374-366 victory over a young Lane Tech team at last Saturday's girls varsity swimming championship at UIC.

comment from the blog:

Congrats to the Lane Tech girls Swim team for taking 2nd place in the City Championships.

This was the closest contended City Championship in about 3 years. It came down to the last relay. It was clear that NCP and Lane were going to fight for the first place point. Lane Tech was winning until Alexa Chavez from NCP came back and over took the lane. Her come back was unreal.

Unfortunately for the indians NCP gained the lead and was able to win the 400 relay, giving NCP its first City Championship in 7 years.

GIRLS SWIMMING

PUBLIC LEAGUE

Team: Northside 374, Lane 366, Young 335, Payton Co-op 314, Von Steuben 173, Hubbard 94, Taft 93.5, Lincoln Park 84, Ag. Science 77, Morgan Park 71

Girls Swimming Team Opens Season with Victory Over Payton

The Lane Tech girls swimming opened the 2008 season with a convincing 103-65 dual meet victory over CPS foe Payton. The meet was held at Truman College.

Lane started out the season on a positive note towards it's goal of a 6th straight varsity CPS girls swimming title. Payton was ranked number 3 in the LaneTechFan.com CPS pre-season girls swimming rankings.

2008 Public League Girls Swimming Rankings

Usah Sontep (jr) - will try to lead Lane to a 6th straight girls swimming city championship.

1. Northside Prep - Northside Prep returns most of it's top swimmers from last year including junior Monica Pinkus who just missed qualifying for state in the tough Evanston Sectional with a third place finish in the 100 breast stroke (1:09.45). Northside Prep also has some of the city's best young swimmers led by sophmores Mary Mussman and Alexa Chavez (100 back stroke; 200 free). The Mustangs will also get boosted by members of it's city championship Junior Varsity team from last year.

2. Lane Tech - Lane will try to win an incredible 7th straight city championship this year. But the Indians lose heavy to graduation including state qualfier Morgan Monroe, Jill Schmucker, Nicole Simmons, and Ashley Williams. That group of swimmers was one of Lane's best swimmers ever. Between the 4 of them, 2 individual and 3 relay school records. Lane will reload with Usah Sontep, who holds two school individual records (200 free style and 500 free style). Sontep is only a junior. Lane will also count heavily on senior Kamila Szczepanik.

3. Walter Payton - The Grizzlies took 4th in city last year and has a slight edge over Whitney Young in contention for third primarily because it dominated Whitney at the JV level last year. Look out for 50 yard free styler Morgan Baker (3rd). She will be one of the favorites in that event at city this year.

4. Whitney Young - The Dolphins are always strong in the city. Look for them to be a bitter challenger with Payton for the third spot.

Others: Von Steuben, Curie, Lincoln Park