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Centerville Diver Claims Gold At State
Centerville High School senior diver Molly Elkins captured the gold at the Division I state high school diving championships in Canton Thursday afternoon.
Elkins accumulated 401.90 points in the one-meter springboard competition to edge Taylor Anderson of Upper Arlington (399). She had won the sectional and district titles leading up to the state. In 2008, Elkins finished third at state.
“It’s exciting and a big relief,” Elkins said. “I was calm and confident going into the meet, thanks to my coaches and teammates. I didn’t flip out or bomb any of my dives. I was neck and neck with Taylor. She brought the best out in me.”
Elkins strives for a rip entry (a low-splash slip into the water).
“It’s definitely a rush,” said Elkins, who is probably headed to the University of Masschusetts as a diver.
Said Elks diving coach Alice Licata: “Molly was amazing under pressure and nailed her dives (there are 11 dives — five optional and six required). The competition was tight and she delivered in a big way. Molly has a great degree of difficulty (DD) in her list of dives and she’s consistent. What impresses the judges is her dives from the pike position.”
Teammate Morgan Mullins placed 12th. The diving results will bolster the Elks in the swimming competition. They are aiming for a top-three finish.
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