Tarantino, Colwill second in synchro

Published May 12th, 2008

By Mario Sarmento
SPORTS EDITOR

Thursday didn’t start well for Olympic Heights alumnus and diver Jevon Tarantino, or his partner Chris Colwill at the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale.

Tarantino finished seventh in the 3-meter dive in the morning, but because teammate Colwill and

fellowAmericans Kristian Ipsen and Troy Dumais finished above him – and only two divers from each country can advance – Tarantino failed to qualify.

Then, in the first synchro dive of the night with Colwill, who placed 12th in the 3-meter semifinals, Tarantino felt his knee buckle and he hit the water before his teammate.

The pair received a 43.20 score – tied for last in the first round – but responded with five good dives to claim the silver medal in the synchro competition.

China’s Luo Yutong and Xinhua Zhang won with a 441.39 total, while Colwill and Tarantino finished with a 416.37.

 “We had great performances, but not the way we can dive, and we were a little upset about that,” Tarantino said. “But we went through the day and turned it around and said this is a different event, we’ve got to move on.”

Colwill and Tarantino saved their best dive for last, as they completed a reverse 3 1/2 somersault that earned them their highest score of the event, an 87.15.

Now the pair turn to the Olympic trials, which start next month.

“I think our confidence level is really good,” Colwill said. “We just have a few things to work on, but I feel really good about our upcoming meet.”

Kornblue kicking camp is June 23

Former Boca Raton High and Michigan placekicker Brandon Kornblue will be running the kicking camp component of FAU’s summer football camp this year.

The FAU Kicking Camp offers rising high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors the opportunity to learn from several top quality kicking, punting, and long snapping coaches.

The FAU staff will be closely evaluating talent at this camp. This camp provides an opportunity for top high school prospects to showcase their abilities.

The camp takes place June 23 at FAU and is for students entering their freshman year of high school or who are about to become high school seniors.

Kornblue lives on the west coast of Florida and kicked for the Florida Firecats for six seasons.

In the past couple of years he has opened his own football kicking school (www.kornbluekicking.com).

He holds clinics and one-on-one sessions throughout the state of Florida and has traveled out of state quite a bit too.

For more information, contact him at coach@kornbluekicking.com, or at (561) 702-0203.

Kids and Cops camp is June 11-13

The Delray Beach Police Department will hold its 2nd annual baseball camp from June 11-13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd Street. This free program is open to boys and girls ages 8-12.

Registration deadline is May 23.
Each child will receive a free t-shirt and lunch will be provided all three days.

The camp is limited to 60 children so early registration is recommended.

Camp participants are requested to bring baseball equipment with them. 

Delray Beach police officers and volunteers from the local high school baseball team will instruct participants in hitting and fielding drills.

Groups and teams will be formed based on age.

A baseball game will be played on the final day followed by a pool party (bring swimming attire and towel) and barbeque.

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