On Thursday Dec. 19, the Loy Norrix men's swim and dive team made history with their first dual-meet win over Battle Creek Lakeview, by a score of 104-81. This win could be huge to the program, which is looking to build upon a strong 2023-24 season. This win could also be a breakthrough to the top of the SMAC conference.
A pair of swimmers watch the action in the water while waiting for their event to start. At the far end of the pool, different volunteers are helping to time and track the results of the different events.
A group of swimmers get set on the starting blocks as their race is about to begin. They are waiting for the final starting command, which is the tone that starts the race.
Freshman Jake Richmond tries to catch up to the rest of the competitors during his 100 yard backstroke event. Richmond scored a point for his team with his fifth place finish, in a time of 1:12.25
Loy Norrix team manager, senior Fletcher Hasse, and junior diver Henry Freestone cheer on their teammate as he approaches the wall during his race.
A Lakeview swimmer takes a narrow lead over the other swimmers in his heat. While Lakeview led during this heat, Norrix won the meet.
Loy Norrix junior August Johnson tries to make a comeback during his 200 yard freestyle race. Johnson would end up placing fourth overall, with a time of 2:07.05.
Loy Norrix Junior Henry Freestone starts the first part of his dive. This is Freestone's second year on the swim and dive team, but his first year as a diver.
The whole Norrix swim team watches and cheers for their diver teammates during the middle of the meet while the dive break is ongoing.
Norrix Junior August Johnson pushes for a new personal best time in his 100 yard butterfly event. Johnson swam a personal best with a time of 1:04.91.