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Buffalo, NY – A smash performance by the 2005 U.S. World Championship Team packed the Flickinger Aquatic Center this evening, rounding out the final competition for the 12-13 age group.

The Riverside Aquettes swept gold in three out of four events. The team won solo, trio and team, while taking bronze in duet. The Walnut Creek Aquanuts followed closely in final rounds, maintaining a spot in the top three in three of four events, and winning gold in duet. Local club, The Tonawanda Aquettes placed eighth in the team finals.

While the 14-15 semifinals pressed on, the Nevada Desert Mermaids nabbed a first place finish in the duet semis, and Santa Clara leads the way for 14-15 team semifinals once again, scoring 78.500. Other front runners include Riverside Aquettes and Seattle Synchro in duet, and New Canaan Y Aquianas and Suncoast Waterworks in team.

Competition continues Tuesday with 14-15 finals. Admission is $6.00 for the public at Buffalo’s Flickinger Aquatic Center.

Preliminary scores are weighted to 50 percent and combined with 50 percent of the athlete(s)'s figures score to determine the eight finalists in each event. In the final, the 50 percent free routine prelim score is replaced with 50 of the final routine score.

14-15 Duet Semifinals
1. Ashley Taylor, Nicole Grant, Nevada, Desert Mermaids; 76.667; 2. Javeneh Nikbakht, Morgan Thomas, Santa Clara Aquamaids, 76.500; 3. Amanda Cook, Paige Ramsey, Riverside Aquettes, 75.833; 4. Leigh Haldeman, Liane Lovitt, Seattle Synchro Swim Team; 75.000; 5. Wendy Lu, Nadia Rais, Santa Clara Aquamaids, 74.333; 6. Madison Crocker, Megan Hansley, New Canaan Y Aquianas, 73.667; 6. Kellie Stump, Bridgette Braun, Walnut Creek Aquanuts, 73.667; 8. Allison Baker, Alex Bollaidlaw, Northern Virginia Nereids; 72.833.

14-15 Team Semifinals
1. Santa Clara Aquamaids, 78.500; 2. New Canaan Y Aquianas, 76.667; 2. Suncoast Waterworks, 76.667; 4. Seattle Synchro Swim Team, 75.250; 5. Sacramento S.S. Team, 74.500; 6. Pirouettes of Texas, 73.833; 7. Arizona Aqua Stars, 73.500; 8. Tallahassee Serinas, 73.000.

12-13 Trio Final
1. Hope Clement, Lauren Nicholson, Shelby Nickel, Riverside Aquettes, 69.317; 2. Jane Homma, Emily Burkhart, Claire Rudder, Walnut Creek Aquanuts; 67.849; 3. Tori Hawes, Cindy Serrano, Christina Woods, Riverside Aquettes,65.640; 4. Emily Dillon, Isabella Conrad, Courtney Christensen, Los Gatos Angelfish, 65.117; 5. Laura Christy, Jamie Flanery, Julie Tieni, Scottsdale Synchro, 64.551; 6. Sarah Cooke, Kimberly Goyack, Shea Soulierre, Suncoast Waterworks;63.967; 7. Phoebe Jen, Savannah Seaman, Alexandra Sominsky, Santa Clara Aquamaids, 63.830; 8. Anna Boyle, Kristin Hepner, Kathryn Spada, Las Vegas Synchronettes, 63.197.

12-13 Duet Final

1. Walnut Creek Aquanuts, Alena Faulkner, Jane Homma, 68.284; 2. Santa Clara Aquamaids, Margo Sargent, Khadija Zanotto, 68.176; 3. Riverside Aquettes, Courtney Nicholson, Shelby Nickel, 67.313; 4. Walnut Creek Aquanuts, Alicia Damele, Gina Griego, 66.424; 5. Cerritos Synchronettes, Jane Kok, Lily Yin, 65.779; 6. New Canaan Y Aquianas, Vivian Dai, Marina Hoffman, 64.970; 7. Scottsdale Synchro, Laura Christy, Jackie Stockwell, 64.922; 8. Scottsdale Synchro, Jamie Flanery, Julie Tieni; 64.629.

12-13 Solo Final

1. Riverside Aquettes, Lauren Nicholson, 70.260; 2. Pirouettes of Texas, Camile Driver, 68.327; 3. Santa Clara Aquamaids, Khadija Zanotto, 67.457; 4. Walnut Creek Aquanuts, Alena Faulkner, 67.205; 5. Santa Clara Aquamaids, Margo Sargent, 66.227; 6. New York Arianas, Qiuyan Tang, 66.031; 7. Cerritos Synchronettes, Jane Kok, 65.799; 8. Scottsdale Synchro, Jackie Stockwell, 63.615.

12-13 Team Final 1. Riverside Aquettes, 68.420; 2. Walnut Creek Aquanuts, 67.935; 3. Santa Clara Aquamaids, 66.992; 4. Scottsdale Synchro, 65.795; 5. San Diego Coastal Synchro, 64.073; 6. Suncoast Waterworks, 64.029; 7. Arizona Desert Gems, 63.187; 8. Tonawanda Aquettes, 61.841.