City high school girls swimming and diving capsules
HAYDEN
Coach – Howard Hunte
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Schedule
March — 28 at Osawatomie
April — 5 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 18 at Bonner Springs, 24 at Topeka West Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium)
May — 1 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 4 City meet (Cap Fed Natatorium), 10 Centennial League diving (Cap Fed Natatorium), 11 Centennial League swimming (Cap Fed Natatorium), 17-19 State
SEAMAN
Coach – Rod Garman
Top returners – Avery Barta, so; Abbie Barth, sr.; Sierra Hahn, so.; Mackenzie Heinen, jr.; Keirra Hubbart, sr.; Madeline Hulsing, jr.; Mackenzie Moylan, sr.; Eva Noble, so.; Emelia Ziegler, jr.
Top newcomer – Samantha Shea, fr.
Outlook – Seaman placed third in the city and Centennial League last season and was 10th in the 5A-1A state meet while setting five school records. Moylan was a second-team All-City pick last season while Noble swam on three relay teams that set school records. “We have some quality seniors and juniors leading our 15 sophomores and freshmen,’’ Garman said. “(We’re) looking forward to steady growth and improvement throughout the season as we target peak performances at city, league and state.’’
Schedule
March — 29 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium)
April — 5 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 7 at Lansing Relays, 11 at Manhattan Invitational, 17 at Bonner Springs Invitational, 24 at Topeka West Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 26 at Emporia Invitational, 27 at Manhattan Invitational
May — 1 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 4 City meet (Cap Fed Natatorium), 10 Centennial League diving (Cap Fed Natatorium), 11 Centennial League swimming (Cap Fed Natatorium), 17-19 State
SHAWNEE HEIGHTS
Coach – Zachary Wagers
Top returners – Hannah Arensdorf, Kaitlyn Cronk, C.C. Davis, Izzy Erickson, Abby Fink, Lucy Hill, Rachel Hill, Kristen Hines, Jessica Lazarit, Makenna Orton, Anna Pawar, Kyla Stanley, Abby Steffen, Madison Stessman, Kaelin Taylor-Baker, MacKenzie Waggoner, Alex Younger
Top newcomers – Lola Armenguad, Brianna Caldino, Cara Diekmann, Hailey Droge, Santana Holbert, Patricia Jones, Madison Lamond, Madisyn Landry, Carla Leroy, Brooke Metzek, Brooke Moore, Isabella Owens, Amanda Reiter, Kalee Shipps, Zoe Shortman, Bretlynn Ward, Madison Ward, Tatum Whittaker
Outlook – Stessman and Stanley were All-City last season and Stessman was a multi-event state medalist. Shawnee Heights opened its season with a second-place team finish in the nine-team Topeka West meet. Stessman won the 50 free and the 100 free while Landry won the 500 free. “Our girls are determined and focused,’’ Wagers said. “Together they are strong and will achieve amazing feats.’’
Schedule
March — 29 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium)
April — 5 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 7 at Blue Valley Southwest Invitational, 11 at Manhattan Invitational, 17 at Lawrence Invitational, 24 at Topeka West Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 27 at Manhattan Invitational
May — 1 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 4 City meet (Cap Fed Natatorium), 10 Centennial League diving (Cap Fed Natatorium), 11 Centennial League swimming (Cap Fed Natatorium), 17-19 State
TOPEKA HIGH
Coach – Ken Bennett
Top returners – Grace Hatesohl, sr.; Sophia Hodge, so.; Madison Johnston, sr.; Amelia Millhuff, so.; Alyssa Morrell, jr.; Katheryn Price, so.; Fierra Reece, jr.; Amber Ruiz, sr.; Leah Starbuck, so.
Top newcomer – Makeyla Geil, fr.
Outlook – Millhuff and Morrell were All-City first-teamers last spring. “We are looking forward to a good season,’’ Bennett said. “Our goals are to place in the top three at city and league. We would like to qualify three relays and at least four individuals for state swimming.’’
Schedule
March – 29 Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium)
April – 5 Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 11 at Manhattan Invitational, 24 at Topeka West Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 26 at Emporia Invitational, 27 at Manhattan Invitational diving
May – 1 Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 4 City meet (Cap Fed Natatorium), 10 Centennial League diving (Cap Fed Natatorium), 11 Centennial League swimming (Cap Fed Natatorium), 17-19 State
TOPEKA WEST
Coach – Marley Suckow
Top returners – Reagan Rohr, so.; Aly Rumbley, sr.; Laryn Wilson, sr.
Top newcomers – Mia Espinoza, fr.; Ella Teter, fr.
Outlook – “We have several strong returning swimmers and divers and several newcomers,’’ Suckow said. “We are looking forward to a great season.’’
Schedule
March — 28 at Olathe Northwest Invitational, 29 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium)
April — 5 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 7 at Blue Valley Southwest Invitational, 11 at Manhattan Invitational, 17 at Lawrence Invitational, 24 at Topeka West Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 26 at Emporia Invitational, 27 at Manhattan Invitational diving
May — 1 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Invitational), 4 City meet (Cap Fed Natatorium), 10 Centennial League diving (Cap Fed Natatorium), 11 Centennial League swimming (Cap Fed Natatorium), 17-19 State
WASHBURN RURAL
Coach – Erin Kessler
Top returners -- Lanee Armstrong, jr.; Lindsay Carey, jr.; Kavanagh Larson, so.; Claire Petty, sr.; Riley Reece, jr.; Kristen Wolf, jr.
Top newcomers – Aubrey Fritsch, fr.; Jessica Ndungu, fr.
Outlook – Larson and Wolf were All-City and state placers last season. “(The) Washburn Rural swim and dive program is excited for their up-and-coming season,’’ Kessler said. “The girls are looking forward to working together as a team to defend their city and league titles.’’
Schedule
March – 29 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium)
April – 5 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 17 at Lawrence Invitational, 20 at Free State Invitational, 24 at Topeka West Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 27 at Manhattan Invitational diving
May – 1 at Topeka High Invitational (Cap Fed Natatorium), 4 City meet (Cap Fed Natatorium), 10 Centennial League diving (Cap Fed Natatorium), 11 Centennial League swimming (Cap Fed Natatorium), 17-19 State