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Edina state champion Megan Phillip excels with family diving genes
The senior, whose parents and two older brothers are divers, has her sights set on becoming the second diver in Minnesota history to win four state titles.
Andrew Karpenko is the Star Tribune Metro Boys' Swimmer of the Year
Andrew Karpenko knows how to compensate for not having the prototypical body of an elite swimmer. At 5-10 with broad shoulders and longer torso, he makes up for his lack of height with precise wall turns and superb underwater technique.
Stillwater diver, Edina swimmers measure up at boys' state championships
While the Hornets won their second consecutive team title, Stillwater's Josiah Frick returned from an injury to win a diving title.
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Every detail is in order for Minnetonka to win Class 2A girls' swimming title
The Skippers dethroned Edina, riding their depth to a runaway victory in the pool.
Two more records for Hutchinson's Hanson in 1A girls swimming; Visitation wins eighth title in a row
Hutchinson senior Grace Hanson even surprised herself by her performances in the 50 and 100 free.
Star Tribune boys' swimming honor roll through March 6
Top performers based on times and scores through March 6.
Winona boys' swimmers set three 1A state meet records
The Winhawks’ Grant Wolner and relay mates broke three meet records as Breck/Blake won its fourth consecutive team title.
State swimming and diving meet is last hurrah for Winona senior
Jack Herczeg leaves his mark in 100 freestyle.
From burned out to burning it up, Mounds View swimmer rejuvenated for state meet
Senior Will Quackenbush will compete in two individual events and two relays,a year after shifting to shorter events.
Two plus two equals Star Tribune metro girls' swimmer of the year
Minnetonka junior Abby Kapeller, marking her return to high school swimming after a one-year hiatus, won two individual events at the state meet in November and swam on two winning relay teams
Boys' swimming and diving story lines: 2A holds room for surprise
Three story lines for the 2019-20 season.
Edina wins fourth straight state title in girls' swimming and diving
The Hornets broke a school mark by winning their fourth consecutive team championship.
Visitation wins seventh consecutive 1A swimming title, with a twist
The Blazers relied on their traditional depth to win the meet, and also won an event for the first time since 2016.