Swimming into the season

December 15, 2023

Owatonna swimmers are getting to compete against each other.

The Owatonna Boys Swim and Dive team started off very strong resulting in a win in their first meet of the season. They are coached by Peter Rhodes, Tara Lammers, and Chris Snow. Their current record is 2-0.

The Huskies lost eight seniors from last year. But they have a very strong team this year even with low numbers. The Huskies will continue to build off of their success from last year. Coach Rhodes will continue to push the boys and improve his team everyday. The Huskies have many goals for the season. Coach Rhodes said, “I would love to make it to state in either a relay or individuals, we are also chasing some records this year.” The Huskies hope to do well in section and conference play. Coach Rhodes said, “I would like to see us be fifth at Sections and fourth,, fifth or sixth at Conference.” Everyday the team looks to improve to reach their goals.

Senior captain Carter Quam is pushing the team to improve and be successful this season. Quam said, “I am looking forward to hopefully going to state and sending some individuals to state also.” The Huskies have been putting in a lot of work in the pool to be prepared for every meet. As the team continues to practice every day they are determined to do well during conference and section play and also hitting some records this year.

The Huskies have their next meet Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1:00 p.m. at Mankato East High School.

About the Contributors

Averi Vetsch, Writer

Averi Vetsch is a junior at Owatonna High School. This is her first year at Magnet. She is involved in DECA, Prom Committee and Young Life. She plays hockey and soccer. In Vetsch's free time, you can find her at her cabin, hanging out with friends and family and going shopping. Vetsch joined Magnet because she enjoys writing, taking photos and wants to improve her writing skills. She is planning on attending a four-year college and pursuing a future in the medical field. Vetsch is excited for her first year of Magnet.

Raeghen Murry, photographer

Raeghen Murry is a senior at Owatonna High School. This is her second year being involved in Magnet. Murry is involved with Track and Field in the spring. She is also involved with her church and the youth ministry. In her free time, you can find her watching movies, hanging with friends and family. She joined magnet for photography but then found that doing the school paper was very exciting, and she liked how it was connected with the sport activities at the school. After high school Murry plans to go to college and major in photography and possibly start her own business.