2025 season preview for highschool women swim in Battle Creek space

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The Battle Creek Enquirer takes a have a look at the world groups for highschool women swimming and diving on this 2025 fall sports activities season preview

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BATTLE CREEK – Everybody is already within the pool because the 2025 highschool women swimming season is underway.

The metropolis groups are already making a giant splash for this season and can wish to be hitting their stride by the point of the annual All-City Championship, set for Sept. 13. Lakeview gained it final yr for the seventh yr in a row and twentieth time up to now 22 years.

The objective is to be prepared by the point the postseason comes round with league championships on the road and the Michigan High School Athletic Association State Finals, set for Nov. 21-22.

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Here’s a better have a look at the world women swim groups:

Battle Creek Central

Coach: TiAirra Ashley-Wheeler (2nd season)

Top returners: Tatianna Johnson; Bryn Hall

Outlook: The Battle Creek Central is in its second season beneath head coach TiAirra Ashley-Wheeler. The former head coach Sequoia Farrell-Williams has stayed on as an assistant to assist with the transition. The Bearcats proceed to attempt to rebuild its program because it offers with lack of numbers on the roster. The Bearcats are in a co-op with Pennfield and St. Philip in an try and get extra athletes on the staff. Captains Bryn Hall and Tatianna Johnson return to offer the Bearcats management.

“Given the limited size of our team, our objectives are practical. We have a determined group of athletes in pursuit of individual accomplishments; We are simultaneously steadfast in our commitment to develop and fortify our team following the departure of several key athletes,” Ashley-Wheeler stated.

Harper Creek

Coach: Chad Wager (2nd season)

Top returners: Ella Laupp, Callie Slayton, Jayden Aceituno, Sophia Jerome, Megan Cook, Raigen Baker, Olivia Hensell, Adalynn Lamberson, Camryn Lucero, Kayla Miller, Ryanne Rippinger, Kelly Romel, Amaya Slayton, Samantha Stewart.

Outlook: Chad Wager, a longtime swimming coach within the space, took over the Harper Creek women program final season and noticed quick success, with a powerful group qualifying for the Division 3 state meet. Leading the way in which might be a proficient sophomore in Ella Laupp, who was the staff’s prime scorer final yr as a freshman. Others who certified for the state meet, embody Callie Slayton, Jayden Acietuno and Megan Cook.

“This year’s goal is to perform as a team. Support each other throughout the season. Swimmer’s need to know they are trying to improve their individual goals and at the same time do what needs to be done as a team to be successful. We have a talented young team that we are hoping to build on from last year,” Wager stated.

Lakeview

Coach: Andy Fredenburg (4th season)

Top returners: Adia Wielenga, Almendra Felix, Raegan Magnus, Josie Pawlowicz, Keira Byrd, Lily Collins, Mia Schuemann.

Outlook: Lakeview is happy in regards to the expertise returning for the 2025 season in addition to a proficient group of newcomers that ought to give the Spartans some depth. Leading the way in which are state qualifiers from a yr in the past, together with Raegan Magnus, Almendra Felix, Josie Pawlowicz and Adia Wielenga. Fourth-year head coach Andy Fredenburg is searching for different key returning seniors to step up and present within the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference meet and past, giving the Spartans key management, together with Zoe Brizendine, Anya Foljahn, Allison Lajoie, Madison Lancaster and Nomi Sung.

“The Lady Spartans are off to a strong start this season – showing up every day with energy, commitment, and hard work,” Fredenburg stated.

Marshall

Coach: Dave Karns (twelfth season)  

Top returners: Maria Dent, Claire Thomas, Ava Wagner, Lindsay Miller, Courtney Olding, Payton Huffman, Allie Munson, Kate Fedders, Kate Robinson, Autumn Sanchez, Lexi Spencer.

Outlook: The Redhawks swimming program has a stable senior class, together with captains Maria Dent, Allie Munson and Claire Thomas. Marshall had only one swimmer qualify for the state meet a yr in the past, however with improved depth, the Redhawks are hoping to take a bigger group to the finals this season. Seniors Lindsay Miller, Courtney Olding, Lexi Spencer and Ava Wagner, together with sophomores Kate Fedders, Katie Robinson and Autumn Sanchez hope to offer Marshall the power to compete within the Southwestern & Central Conference.

“We have a strong sophomore and senior class. We are hoping to compete at the top of the SCC and qualify for the state meet at the end of the Year. We have a strong group of captains and we should grow a great deal during the season,” Karns stated.

Bill Broderick will be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on X/Twitter: @billbroderick.


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