Malibu fans cheer on Valerie Burchard on March 4 as she comes in to complete the varsity 400-free relay. After the meet, the team celebrated the swimmer’s 16th birthday. Photos by Suzy Demeter/Surfside News
Davis Kerbeck competes in the varsity 500 freestyle, an event he won.
Athletes listen to coaches Mike Mulligan and Hayden Goldberg pre-meet on March 4.
Amanda Komuc competes in the 100 backstroke, which she won during the Sharks’ first meet of the season.
Valerie Burchard competes in the varsity 200-medley relay.
Ty Kline swims in the 100 butterfly during the Sharks’ home meet.
Local candy shop SweetBu helped swimmer Valerie Burchard celebrate her 16th birthday after the meet.