Elks swimmers land best state finish in school history

The Elkhorn swim team poses Feb. 17 at the UW-Madison Natatorium. Pictured are (from left) Brevin Kruse, Alex Johnson, Willy Pinnow, Logan Radlein, Hunter Johnson, Danny Bush, Lucas Koepke and Derek Gauger.

By Chris Bennett

Sports correspondent

There is no doubt the Elkhorn Area High School boys swim team ended its season on a high note.

The Elks finished fifth Feb. 16 in the WIAA Division 2 State Meet at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium in Madison. The top-five finish marks the highest finish ever for the program.

“I think the boys did a fantastic job,” Elks coach Jamie Richardson said. “It was a fun evening. We had so many people in the events. We were always up on our feet and ready to cheer for the next person competing,

“We had a lot of fans supporting us. It was a fun atmosphere all night long.”

For more about the Elks journey at the State Meet pick up a copy of the Feb. 22 Independent.

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