March 6, 2015 at 2:17 p.m.
RSC swimmers compete at state
RSC swimmers compete at state
The state meet is a USA swimming sanctioned meet and the Hodags swam under the umbrella of the Northern Lakes Aquatic club. NLAC is a competitive USA registered team that combines clubs from the Northern region to form one team.
"Our state qualifiers combined with the best athletes in the area to compete against the best athletes in the state," said RSC coach Lindsay Byrka. "We were very proud to have our swimmers contribute points to the team's score at the state level. They help represent Rhinelander's ability to produce top talent."
The top eight finishers in individual events at the meet were awarded medals. Those who finished ninth to 16th received ribbons. Although no one came home with medals, the club didn't return home empty-handed.
"The swimmers all did a great job," said coach Megan Cihla. "We had a lot of personal bests, but most importantly our athletes did everything technically right which made us proud. Overall, this was a fantastic meet with great results." Jack Antonuk, 10, achieved 11 qualifying times in events over the course of the season to earn his first trip to a state meet, however athletes are limited to six individual entries, excluding relays. Antonuk finished 12th in the 100-yard butterfly, 13th 200 freestyle, 10th in the 200 free relay, 36th in the 100 backstroke, 21st in the 50 breaststroke, 19th in the 50 butterly, 27th in the 100 individual medley and 17th in the 200 medley relay.
Joseph Heck, 12, qualified in six events and made his third appearance at state. He finished 13th in the 200 medley relay, 15th in the 400 freestyle relay, 41st in the 100 backstroke, 45th in the 50 freestyle, 17th in the 200 freestyle relay, 38th in the 50 breaststroke, 42nd in the 50 backstroke, 38th in the 100 IM and 35th in the 100 breaststroke.
Thaddeus Heck, 12, made his state debut qualifying in three individual events. He finished 16th in the 200 breaststroke, 16th in the 50 breaststroke, 13th in the 100 breaststroke, 13th in the 200 medley relay and 17th in the 200 freestyle relay.
Marissa Martin, 11, qualified in one individual event, but was able to choose two bonus events to swim in. She finished 16th in the 200 medley relay, 53rd in the 200 free relay, 44th in the 50 breaststroke, 98th in the 100 IM, 34th in the 400 Medley Relay, 72nd in the 100 breaststroke and 41st in the 400 free relay.
RSC spring session
The Rhinelander Swim Club will hold a spring session from April 6 to May 21. This session is limited to 50 Swimmers and requires that swimmers be able to swim one length of the pool without stopping and unassisted in either the backstroke or freestyle. To sign up or for more information, visit http://worknotes.com/WI/Rhinelander/RSC/newsflash.aspx and click on the sign up form under the Spring Swim Sign up section.
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