TOP 50 – "BLUE CHIP" LIST
When you have a lot of changes to the Top 50 list, you know you have had a very special season. This year there were 53 to this exclusive group. Appearing for the first time are:
Senior
Chase Grisi is now on the list in 10 of 11 events. Only Grant House has a "full house" as he clings to backstroke in the 50
th spot. 549 of 550 listings would have qualified for State this year with 85% scoring. Seven events would have 100% scoring.
Oldest individual "entries"
- Paul Hove 500 Free (adjusted from 400) 1973 4:33.35
- Bill Schulte 100 Back 1973 51.97
- Bob Krehnbrink 100 Breast 1975 59.09
- Bob Walter 100 Fly 1978 51.11
- Kyle McMurray 100 Breast 1979 58.95
Oldest Relay "entry"
M. Jechura, E. Bourgraf, T. Anderson, G. Rathman 400 Free Relay 1984 3:05.14
"When a freshman makes the list, it is very unusual. When a senior makes it for the first time it is very gratifying," reflected head coach
Jim Brower.
"Having been involved in swimming for 60 years, I have had the honor of coaching many of the "veterans". Watching the sport evolve carries significant reflection. This is certainly a who's who of the Long Blue Lane," offered assistant head coach
Tom Keefe.
"As I have been working with the program, I am excited to see the development of so many student/athletes. Their accomplishments are more than a name on paper. They are wonderful success stories," concluded
Dawn Dmitriev, administrative assistant.
