RHS’s swim and dive team has improved their overall performance as a team under the coaching of Joe Stewart. The boys team had an upgrade from last year’s team while the girls showed up in the standings over other teams. Due to their combined hard work, the team was able to have a successful season.

The girls swim and dive team placed second in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 2:10.65. Ross also placed third in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:59.05. In the 400-yard freestyle relay, the girls placed third with a time of 4:30.90. In the 200 yard freestyle, Ross girls swimmer Junior Adrienne Reynek took fourth with a time of 2:19.40. In the 100-yard breaststroke, Ross girls swimmer Senior Julia Ulrich came in tenth overall with a time of 1:24.38.

Junior Skylar Angel said, “The girls did really well as a whole. One of our relays broke a school record.”

The boys swim and dive team received third place in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 2:01.33. Ross also placed second in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:50.59. Additionally, the boys team came in third place with a time of 4:03.53. In the 400-yard freestyle relay. 

Freshman Owen Canfield placed seventh in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:03.84. In the 100 yard breaststroke, Senior Garrett May placed tenth overall with a time of 1:10.00.

Senior Kyle Mcginnis said, “We have improved a lot since last year because our team is growing.”

The Ross swim and dive team has come a long way since the previous season after winning most of their meets this year. 

Mcginnis said, “The team’s best accomplishment is probably coming in so close with Talawanda in SWOC because they have won the conference for 14 years in a row.” 

Angel stated, “The team has gotten a lot closer since day one, and we are staying motivated for next season.” 

With their newfound success, the student body looks forward to seeing what the team can do next year.