Swimming | Women finish 2nd, Men 3rd at Big 8 Conference Meet

Big 8 Championships – Meet Summary
Diablo Valley College – Pleasant Hill, CA
April 14–19, 2025
Women – 2nd Place Overall | Men - 3rd Place Overall 

Men's Team – 3rd Place Overall

The Viking men powered their way to a third-place finish with a deep roster and a ton of time drops. A standout 86% of swims were personal bests.

Top Performers
Raymond Fitch led the way with 3 first, 2 second, and 2 third place finishes, posting a top time of 45.37 in the 100 Free and earning 57 points.

Daniel Lewis claimed first in the 400 IM (4:07.22) and showed strength in the 500 Free with two top-5 finishes.

Michael Manuel, Thomas Colpo, and Jackson Barnacal added important depth with consistent finals appearances and podiums.

Women's Team – 2nd Place Overall

The Viking women turned in a stellar meet, finishing second with nearly 80% of their swims as personal bests. The squad showed great balance in sprints, mid-distance, and breaststroke events.

Top Performers
Giordanna "Gigi" Zuniga delivered a monster performance with 2 first place and 5 second place finishes, dominating in the 100 Free (53.02) and 200 Free (1:57.69), collecting 57 points.

Maya Canada matched Gigi's 57-point output with first-place finishes in the 100 and 200 Breast, including a 1:06.85 in the 100.

Natalia Avalos Paz and Gianna Kougios were reliable scorers in multiple finals, with Kougios securing five seconds and a third in sprint freestyle.

Notable Races Across the Meet

Ray Fitch (M): 100 Free – 45.37 (1st)
Daniel Lewis (M): 400 IM – 4:07.22 (1st)
Gigi Zuniga (W): 200 Free – 1:57.69 (1st), 500 Free – 5:14.22 (1st)
Maya Canada (W): 100 Breast – 1:06.85 (1st), 200 Breast – 2:26.62 (1st)
Gianna Kougios (W): 50 Free – 24.97 (3rd)

Both Viking squads brought energy, consistency, and speed to the Big 8 stage. With strong leadership, personal bests across the board, and plenty of podium finishes.