All the hard work and training El Camino College diver Alex Mackey has endured in the last four years came to fruition on Friday at the Southern California Diving Regionals.
Mackey clinched the 3-meter diving South Coast Conference title, finished undefeated and earned a spot at the State Championships May 5-7, at East L.A. College.
In addition, Mackey finished in third place for all of Southern California.
“There was some tough competition (today). I was nervous competing against the divers from Grossmont,” Mackey said. “Fortunately I was able to place ahead of them and secure my spot at state.”
Mackey will compete today in the second round of state qualifiers for 1-meter diving at El Camino College.
“I couldn’t have done it without amazing coaches and mentors,” Mackey said. “They all played a crucial role in this journey and getting me to such a competitive level.”
