3 Otter Swimmers Place in 4 Events at Class A State Meet
The Class A State Swim Meet came to an end on Saturday at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on the campus of the University of Minnesota. The Fergus Falls Otters had 3 individuals competing in 4 events on the final day of the season. “Having three guys score at the state meet is a great way to end the season,” commented Fergus Falls Head Coach Randy Hansen. “I know all three are already thinking about next year!”
Sophomore Matthew Tuel finished 12th in the 500 freestyle (5:00.73), and 14th in the 200 freestyle (1:51.40).
Freshman Jaden Kwapinski placed sixteenth (2:08.03) in the 200 IM and sophomore Reece Hansen wound up taking 12th place in the 100 backstroke (56.10).
Matthew Tuel placed in both the 200 free and 500 free. PHOTO by ERIN NEUMANN
Reece Hansen at the start of the 100 backstroke. PHOTO by ERIN NEUMANN
Jaden Kwapinski in the 200 IM. PHOTO by ERIN NEUMANN
