The difference between the amount of girls on the SCHS swim team and the swim team last year is staggering; it’s two times the size. Even though there are way more girls than last year, they still feel closely bonded and are still each working towards their personal best. The older members of the team also have noticed the benefits of having more swimmers already. 

“We have a lot of girls so it’s easier for us to get more points,” Swim Captain Joey Jackson said.

 In addition to obtaining more points during competitions, a surplus of members also means a more relaxed racing experience. This was not the case in former years. 

 “Freshman year, it was tiny and everyone had to run multiple races because there were not a lot of people to fill up the other spots,” swim member Emma Duffy said. 

The amount of girls on the team has not disturbed the team’s connection to each other. As Jackson states, the members are “all really close.”

Many of the team members, along with already knowing each other well, have years of experience under their belts (or goggles). 

“Our swimmers are really good this year, we have swimmers like Odessa, Joey, Maddy and Waverly,” Duffy said. 

While there are many seniors on the team, there are also many new members who will replace the loss of seniors next year. 

“We have six seniors and a lot of freshmen, probably the same amount [as the seniors],” Jackson said. 

The swim season is just beginning, and it’s beginning with a splash. The team has the perfect mix  of experienced swimmers and members who want more experience; a mix that might even get the team to the state cup.