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Kaitlin Sandeno, a sophomore at El Toro High, won the women’s high point award with a second in the 1,500 freestyle. Sandeno, 16, also won the 400 individual medley, was second in the 800 freestyle and third in the 400 freestyle.

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UC Riverside announced its intention to move from the NCAA’s Division II to Division I in all sports.

The change requires a two-year qualifying period. During the first year of the transition period, the 1999-2000 school year, the Highlanders will continue to compete in Division II as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Assn.