Michelle Loera Named "Swimmer Of The Meet"; Kevin Heitmann Picked "Swimmer Of The Week"

Michelle had a great meet against Charter Oak. She placed 4th in the 100 freestyle and 5th in the backstroke, but it was her 32.7 relay split in the 4x50 freestyle relay and her 1:17.8 relay split in the 4x100 freestyle relay that impressed the coaches.

Kevin has not missed a single workout this season. He consistently swims well under what he calls the "adrenaline conditions." (We would call them meets.) His coachablity is tremendous and he is a leader on the team.

Congratulations to both Michelle and Kevin!

No Comfort In The Charter Oak Meet

After being rescheduled to Charter Oak (a common theme to this season's meets), an hour bus trip, and almost being dropped off to swim at Charter Oak Hospital and Charter Oak Elementary School, the Wolves arrived at their destination, Charter Oak High School. After the uncomfortable bus trip, the Wolf swimmers swam events that they were not used to swimming as the coaches tried to determine future meet line-ups. The result was a team of swimmers uncomfortable in their non-league meet.

The JV started off poorly against the Chargers disqualifying both of their medley relays. The 200 freestyle showed great improvement as the Wolves swept the event with Emily Barnhill, Lauren Boebinger, and Dayna Van Gorder going one, two, three. Dayna and Lauren added to their firsts by contributing to the 4x50 freestyle relay victory (2:20.1) with Sami Chalfy. Lynn Paul placed first in the breaststroke going 42.7. Unfortunately the Wolves lost 65-87.

The JV boys consisted of two swimmers Tom O'Donnell and Jesse Young, both swimming in their first meet. Needless to say they were defeated 10-119.

The varsity girls were really forced out of their comfort zone, but responded well. After a shaky start at the beginning of the meet, Abby York won her 500 freestyle (3:35.7). Katie Johnson continued her winning ways in the 100 backstroke (1:14.0). Both Abby and Katie J. contributed to the 4x100 freestyle relay victory with Stephanie Glendenning and Emily Neumann (4:26.5). Katie J.  and Emily were also part of the winning 4x40 freestyle relay with Mandie Collier and Amanda Pitts in a time of 1:55.3. Great efforts by the team but they were defeated, 75-95.

The boys varsity also had some uncomfortable swims. Charlie Holderman swam and won both the IM (2:29.8) and the 100 freestyle (57.0). Kevin Heitmann won both of his events, the 50 freestyle (25.6) and the 500 freestyle (6:12.0). Dane DiCaro, Greg Bresyn, Seth Jenkins, and Preston Lopez combined to win the 4x50 freestyle relay (1:59.6), while Kevin, Preston, Dane, and Charlie worked as team and won the 4x100 freestyle relay (4:25.7). But, once again the boys were defeated 62-99.

A couple of notes: The Wolves had an common bond with Charter Oak HS, Mr. Plutko was the principal there, many, many, many, many years ago. Also, the starter was one of the best the Wolves have had in the two year history of their school, at least that is what Coach Ward said.

Results From The Charter Oak Meet

Girls' JV vs. Charter Oak

Boys' JV vs. Charter Oak

Girls' Varsity vs. Charter Oak

Boys' Varsity vs. Charter Oak