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Wayzata Swim Team Sets Sights on Section Championships
The Trojans face a loaded field in the Section 5AA swimming and diving championships today.
Wayzata faces a loaded field in the Section 5AA championships this evening.
The defending True Team State champions, Wayzata finished third behind Lake Conference rivals Edina and Minnetonka last month. Wayzata is ranked No. 4 by the Coaches Association. The top two individuals and top relay teams in each event advance to state, and any swimmer meeting the state qualifying time moves on as well.
Swimmers to watch:
Kirsten Olson, Wayzata: The junior finished fifth the 200-meter freestyle at the True Team State meet.
Zoe Tu, Wayzata: She was third in the 200-meter individual medley at the True Team State meet. The junior was also part of the second place 400 freestyle relay team.
Mackenzie Merriam, Wayzata: The junior finished fourth in the 100-meter butterfly at the True Team State meet.
Emma Paulson, Wayzata: The junior won the 100 Backstroke at the True Team State meet. She was second in the 200 individual medley and 50 free style. Paulson was a member of the second place 400 freestyle relay team.
Site: Minnetonka East Middle School
Time: Swim Prelims—Nov. 10 at 6 p.m.; Diving—Nov. 11 at 6 p.m.; Finals—Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.