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I would like to thank my coaches, family, and friends that helped me get to where I am! Go Bobcats!&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Bandy does his club swimming with TAC Titans and recorded five best times at an intrasquad meet in August after racing three events at Cary Sectionals in March. Last summer, he had a strong showing at the TAC LCM Closeout where he achieved seven best times and posted six top-5 finishes.<\/p>\n<p>His best times include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50 free &#8211; 22.04<\/li>\n<li>100 free &#8211; 48.43<\/li>\n<li>200 free &#8211; 1:47.04<\/li>\n<li>100 back &#8211; 54.18<\/li>\n<li>100 fly &#8211; 54.07<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also competing for the Faith Christian School, Bandy is a six-time NCISAA State Championship finalist. 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