Just Keep Swimming

Just Keep Swimming

After taking this season by storm, the boys swim team dove head first into the state competition on November 3 and 4 at the RecPlex in St. Peters, Missouri. In total, seven swimmers and two alternates qualified to represent LHS. The team has been preparing for state for a while and have made some adjustments.

“I have been doing the most I can by working hard at practice, going to bed a little earlier than usual and just eating a lot more,” sophomore NoahWitzki said. “I’m really looking forward to the competition. I’m seeded pretty well in the state. I think it’s going to be really exciting.”

While the team has been training for specific meets all year, they have always had the state competition in the back of their minds.

“We train differently as the season finishes,” coach Chris Murphy said. “Our practices are shorter with less yardage so that the guys have more energy at the state meet. We also concentrate more on the little things like starts, turns and relay exchanges.”

As with many teams, the members consider their teammates to be a brotherhood. They have the upmost support for each other and push one another to get better.

“The message I would give is to represent this school to the best of your abilities. You guys worked hard all season for this meet. Enjoy it. Have a fun time,” junior Bradyn Cowger said.

“They always cheer me on and it feels nice,” Price said. “I hope they have the best performance they’ve ever had.”

This year has been full of new records and medals for many of the members on the team, eventually resulting in state qualifications.

“I love watching everyone improve throughout the year,” coach Murphy said. “Every coach and swimmer loves to see time drops.”

Each team member had a high goal for state and many accomplished and even exceeded those goals.

“My ultimate goal for state is to be happy with what I do and maybe end up in a good spot in state,” Witzki said.

“My goal is to swim the best I can and get my best times, maybe get some freshman records or team records in the relays,” Harvey said.

Setting records is always a good aspiration to have.

“My goal is for everyone to have season-best times both individually and in relays,” coach Murphy said.