STAR JOURNAL

Eight Rhinelander Swim Club members competed in Wisconsin State Championship meets recently. To compete at this level, swimmers must have met a qualifying time in their event. Athletes competing were Joseph Heck, 15; Thaddeus Heck, 15; Makenna Winnicki, 15; Lisa Kennedy, 14; Jack Antonuk, 13; Abi Winnicki, 11; Samson Shinners, 10; and Brock Arrowood, 10.

“Having eight kids qualify for state is something RSC hasn’t done in a very long time,” said head coach Megan Cihla. “I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of their successes and all they have achieved this season. Half of these athletes are bottom of their age group so qualifying for state wasn’t something they were even expecting to do. This just shows the versatility of these athletes and how wonderfully talented they are when they set goals for themselves.”

There were two RSC records broken at the meet. Abi Winnicki broke the 50-yard butterfly record that had been in place since 1991 with her time of 29.25. Jack Antonuk broke the 100-yard butterfly record with his time of 59.74.

Next up for the club is the Midwest Regional meet April 7 and 8.

Results from the age 12 and under meet:

Brock Arrowood: 19^th in 500-yard freestyle, 20^th in 200 freestyle and 25^th in 100 freestyle.

Samson Shinners: 12^th in 500-yard freestyle, 18^th in 100 freestyle, 18^th in 200 freestyle, 19^th in 50 freestyle, 20^th in 200 individual medley and 26^th in 50 butterfly.

Abi Winnicki:  Individual results were 6^th in 1,000-yard freestyle, 13^th in 200 butterfly, 15^th in 100 butterfly, 16^th in 50 butterfly, 17^th in 100 freestyle, 18^th in 50 freestyle. Relay results include 5^th in 400 medley, 7^th in 200 medley, 9^th in 200 freestyle and 9^th in 400 freestyle.

Results from the age 13 and over meet:

Jack Antonuk: Individual results were 6^th in 1,000-yard freestyle, 13^th in 200 butterfly, 15^th in 100 butterfly, 16^th in 50 butterfly, 17^th in 100 freestyle, 18^th in 50 freestyle. Relay results include 5^th 400 medley, 7^th 200 medley, 9^th in 200 freestyle and 9^th in 400 freestyle.

Joseph Heck: Individual results were 34^th in 100-yard breaststroke, 42^nd in 100 freestyle. Relay results include 13^th in 200 medley and 31^st in 400 freestyle.

Thaddeus Heck: Individual result, 31^st in 100-yard breaststroke. Relay results include 13^th in 200 medley and 31^st in 400 freestyle.

Lisa Kennedy: Individual results were 59^th in 200-yard freestyle, 61^st in 100 backstroke, 63^rd in 200 backstroke. Relay result, 32^nd in 400 freestyle.

Makenna Winnicki: Individual results were 20th in 1,650-yard freestyle, 24^th in 1,000 freestyle and 49^th in 100 backstroke. Relay results include 29^th in 200 medley, 30^th in 400 freestyle, 31st in 800 freestyle and 41^st in 200 freestyle.