Navy AC and Coronado Aquatics Crowned National Champions!

After three days of competition, the Navy Aquatic Club (Annapolis, MD) and the Coronado Aquatics Club (Coronado, CA) became National Champions.

In the Boy's Division, Navy's quest for the title began by defeating Pennsylvania's Kingfish 16-8, Virginia's Claude Moore 14-3, and Illinois' Windy City 18-9, before taking on California's Coronado in the championship.

Navy jumped out to a quick start during the title game and never relinquished the lead, cruising to a 18-10 victory and winning their first National State Challenge Championship. Sam Butler (Navy AC) was named the MVP of the tournament and Randal Burgess (Coronado) the top coach.

In the girls division, Coronado fared much better, edging a tough Greenwich squad 10-8. On their way to the championship game they easily handled Virginia's Claude Moore 26-6, Pennsylvania's Kingfish 15-5, and Illinois' Windy City 13-5 before meeting Greenwich in the final contest.

The game against Greenwich was a great one, with teams changing leads and some incredible shots by athletes on both squads. In the end it was a matter of attrition, as Greenwich lost too many players due to fouls and Coronado was able to hang on for the win, earning their first National State Challenge title. Kelly Ronimus (Coronado) was named Player of the Tournament and Dave Throop (Coronado) the Coach of the Championship.

The victories earn each team $1,000 for their programs.

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