Rochester Century comes a calling to Winona in a Big 9 Dual meet contest

Undefeated and perennial Big 9 powerhouse Rochester Century (2-0, 2-0) will come to test the undefeated Winona Winhawks (3-0, 2-0) Thursday night.

Century, having had their way with Albert Lea and Austin so far this season, has just 3 seniors on their roster this year but they are all heavyweights. In last year’s Section 1AA meet, Century’s Clair Anderson finished 2^nd in the 200 Freestyle and won the 100 Butterfly. Jennifer Storm placed 6^th in the 200IM and won the 100 Breaststroke, and Laura Hocraffer was a Consolation Finalist in the 100 Butterfly. Both Storm and Anderson we part of the 2^nd place 200 Medley Relay.  There is additional depth in the underclasswomen, Sophomore Moriah Mercill is a quality IM’er, Sophomore Lydia Stiving is an up and coming Freestyler already posting a 2:06 200 FR this year.

Some great match-ups to watch if the line-ups fall into place:

The 200 Medley Relay will be closely contested and set a great tone for the evening. Winona is posting sub1:58’s and Century has a 1:59 & 1:57 to their credit.

The 50 Free allows little room for the swimmers to separate themselves so it is always fun to watch. Sr. Co-Captain Bridget Bawek will need a great start to hold off Century Freshman Christina Drexler.

Although those of us at the WSHS pool won’t get to see diving, Winona’s Sophomore Crystal Franzwa should take the diving competition. If they have a good night, the other Winona Divers, 9th Grader Janelle Mueller, 8^th Grader Sarah Scherbring and Sophomore Megan Seeley could bring some very important points back to the WSHS pool with them!

The 100 Butterfly should be an awesome contest. Winhawk Freshman Reese Galewski has been having an outstanding last few weeks and will give Century Sophomore Nina Tabatabai and Sr. Jennifer Strom a good run.

The 200 Free Relay could be a source of good points for the Winhawks. Posting a couple of 1:46’s so far, the last one a low 1:46. Century has been at 1:47 in both their meets.

The 100 Back and 10 Breast are strong suits for the Century Swimmers and the Winhawks will need to dig deep.

 The 400 Free Relay may be the last line in the sand. Or either team could have it put away by then. If it is in play, it will be a great race!

See you at the pool!

Saturday, the Apple Valley Relays and the Edina Hornets and Minnetonka Skippers, YIKES!