YOUTH SWIMMING: Shark struggles

MacGibbon fighting numbers trying to bring more interest to team

  • Parker Paisley Flanders swims in the girls 7-8-year-old division 25-yard freestyle during Saturday’s swim meet against Eagle Landing at the Putnam Aquatic Center. (MARK BLUMENTHAL/ Palatka Daily News)
    Parker Paisley Flanders swims in the girls 7-8-year-old division 25-yard freestyle during Saturday’s swim meet against Eagle Landing at the Putnam Aquatic Center. (MARK BLUMENTHAL/ Palatka Daily News)
  • Putnam Sharks coach Jake MacGibbon talks with swimmer Dylan Fox during this past Saturday’s swim meet against Eagle Landing at the Putnam Aquatic Center. (MARK BLUMENTHAL/ Palatka Daily News)
    Putnam Sharks coach Jake MacGibbon talks with swimmer Dylan Fox during this past Saturday’s swim meet against Eagle Landing at the Putnam Aquatic Center. (MARK BLUMENTHAL/ Palatka Daily News)
Eight days from now, the summer youth swimming season will come to an end. And while Putnam Sharks swimming coach Jacob MacGibbon will look upon the season with a positive attitude, he knows of the…

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