New year, new Monarch girls swim and dive team. A new coach has meant everything for a squad that earned three state titles at the Class 4A state swim and dive meet on Thursday night at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center.
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.
“Madison is a once-in-a-generation athlete,” Pine Creek head coach Kent Nelson said after Mintenko won two individual titles in record-breaking fashion.