Nanooks Take Down Azusa Pacific in Home Opener

FAIRBANKS – The Alaska Nanooks swimming team returned to the Patty Center Pool Friday afternoon, winning nine of 11 events in the first of two dual meets against Azusa Pacific and securing a 133-64 win over the Cougars in its home opener. The ‘Nooks kicked off the meet by grabbing first in the 200-yard medley relay, as the team of Charisma Watkins, Dorka Dancsok, Giorgia Merlo and Cosima Schmiedel posted a 1:50.26 to finish 0.29 seconds in front of APU. Alaska continued its strong start by winning the next two events, as Mariia Sirotinskaia won the 1000-yard freestyle in 11:15.21,…