Brandon Crabtree

Southwest High sophomore swimmer Brandon Crabtree set two school records on Saturday. (JOSELITO VILLERO PHOTO / April 3, 2012)

On Saturday, Southwest High sophomore swimmer Brandon Crabtree captured first place in the 50-meter freestyle race and fourth in the 100-meter freestyle race at the Mission Viejo Invitational in Mission Viejo.
In those two events, Crabtree also set new school records.

Name: Brandon Crabtree
Age: 16
School: Southwest High
Grade: sophomore

Your favorites:
Pro athlete – Nathan Adrian
Pro team – U.S.A. swim
Class – Chemistry
Movie – “Forrest Gump”
TV show – “Mythbusters”
Song – “Rack City” by Tyga
Band – The Expendables

What do you enjoy most about your sport?
I enjoy that pressure of people watching you swim the most.

What is one of your more memorable moments in your sport?
My most memorable moments were the times I use to cry when I was little for not wanting to swim.

Tell us about someone who inspires you and why?
My coach Troy Riester inspires me because he has the years of experience in which I wish to follow.

What is your goal in your sport this season?
My goal is to take home all first-place medals. No mercy!

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