Wittenberg-Birnamwood girls swim preview
Team: Wittenberg-Birnamwood Chargers
Conference: Bay
2020 conference result: Fourth out of six
Tournament results: Chargers placed ninth out of 12 teams at Division 2 Rhinelander/Medford Sectional. Individually, McKenna Metropulos placed sixth in 200 freestyle and seventh in 100 freestyle at the state meet.
Returning starters/varsity swimmers: Seniors: Olyvia Stark; Isabella Hegewald; Kaylee Schram; Jalynn Horacek; Adreonna Bessert. Juniors: Jessica Storlie; Annika Resch.
Returning all-conference swimmers (events): Second team: Annika Resch (200 freestyle). Honorable mention: Olyvia Stark (100 backstroke and 200 freestyle); 200 freestyle relay (Stark, Resch, Metropulos, Storlie).
New swimmers who could make impact this season: Freshmen: Faith Resch; Ava Hegewald; Claire Timm; Andrea Powell.
Coach’s comment on upcoming season: “I’m excited to have a team that is larger than we have been in many years,” said coach John Rudeen. “We should have a great blend of senior leadership and freshman enthusiasm!”