Swimmers take second at state

Posted on: Dec 6, 2022


Delano’s swimmers and divers claimed one individual championship and a second-place team trophy at the state Class A swim and dive meet Nov. 16-18.

An otherworldly performance by Visitation earned that team the state title with 397 points. The Tigers finished with 194.5 points, ahead of Mound Westonka-Holy Family (168), Orono (122.5) and Blake School (113). 

A total of 44 teams were represented at the meet. Other local teams included No. 13 Monticello (68 points) and No. 14 Waconia (61 points).

In diving, Delano senior Avery Lommel stood above the rest of the 16-individual field with a score of 20 points. The second-place diver scored a 17. No more than a single point separated divers 2-8, but Lommel was the clear favorite with a three-point margin of victory. 

Other team accomplishments this year included 11 all-conference individuals, 13 state qualifiers (10 swimmers and three divers), and an undefeated season for the conference championship, as well as the Section 3A championship. 
 

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