As the lanes fill up at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center over the next few days, there will be plenty of local faces to watch out for, and plenty of chances for individual and perhaps team titles.
The Fairview junior, who's been a shining star for the Knights all season long, didn't just shave two seconds off of her personal record in the event at the Front Range League championships. The "1:46.82" that shone for all to see may just be the best time in the nation among high schoolers this season.
As swimmers prepared for the final relay of the Northern Colorado Athletics Conference league meet at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center on Friday morning, Centaurus sophomore Brayde Patik felt the weight of expectation.
As swimmers prepared for the final relay of the Northern Colorado Athletics Conference league meet at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center on Friday morning, Centaurus sophomore Brayde Patik felt the weight of expectation.
In high school sports, the exchange from December to January signifies the home stretch of a winter sports season that otherwise barely began. Goals and aspirations, naturally, follow, especially in a sport like girls swimming, where timing is everything.