More seasoning will make things MUCH hotter

On Tuesday The Winona Winhawks (2-2-0), (0-2-0) travel to Rochester to meet up with the Mayo Spartans. 

Last year’s contest was a tie 93-93, this contest might be a harder battle. Mayo finished off the season placing third in the Big Nine Conference Meet and also finished third at the Section 1AA meet. They went on to finish 16th in the state at the Class AA state meet.

Their power core is back, Hannah Baratz, Michelle Campeau, Olivia Cook, and Shavonne Chen. They were only sophomores, so as juniors they are experienced and even more prepared. Campeau was the section champion in the 200 freestyle, she went on to finish 9th at State. Freshman Anna Cook (IM, Free) was also all-conference a year ago as an 8th grader. 

Notable Swims at State:

200 FREE             Michelle Campeau

200 IM                 Olivia Cook

50 Free                Hannah Baratz

100 Fly                 Olivia Cook

100 Free              Hannah Baratz    Michelle Campeau

200 Free Relay     Michelle Campeau, Shavonne Chen, Olivia Cook, Hannah Baratz

400 Free Relay     Michelle Campeau, Shavonne Chen, Olivia Cook, Hannah Baratz

The WInhawks started last year taking 1-3 in the Medley Relay and they will need to again. The one thing Winona may have on its side is depth. With 40 plus swimmers, they outnumber the Spartans and if enough swimmers step up, they may just place enough in the middle positions to help the headliner Winhawks score enough points. 

Bottom line, the Winhawks will have their hands full in every event.

Tuesday night, Rochester Mayo Pool, 6PM.