Vance Aquatics Club honors ‘Coach Tasha’ Rubin

HENDERSON — The Vance Aquatics Club Barrucadas recently concluded their season with a poignant and well-deserved celebration, specifically honoring Coach Natasha ‘Tasha’ Rubin for an extraordinary 19 years of unwavering service and profound impact on the swimming community in Vance County and surrounding areas. This end-of-season gathering served as a […]

Jets, Shark Wave lead meet standings

The aquatic sports scene in Jonesboro recently witnessed a formidable display of talent and teamwork as the Jets Aquatic Club of Jonesboro clinched the top spot in the combined standings at a fiercely contested South Wind Swim Conference meet. Held at the state-of-the-art Jonesboro Pool Center, this significant victory underscores […]

Lia Thomas stripped of titles: Why transgender swimmer lost records after UPenn-U.S. Department of Education agreement | Sporting News

In a landmark decision that reverberates through the world of collegiate athletics, transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has officially been stripped of all her competitive titles and records, including her historic NCAA Division I national championship. This unprecedented outcome stems from a newly finalized agreement between the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) […]