Swim team numbers over 40 swimmers in 2022

By Becky Uehling

Grant Tribune-Sentinel

The Perkins County swim team’s 2022 season was a success, according to Coach Angela Gloy, who commented the team was the biggest this year than it has been for quite a while.

A total of 42 swimmers took part in 2022, compared to just 23 last year. Members range in age from young to old, with children younger than 8 able to participate up to 18, and categories for adults too.

“It’s a lot of fun for us as coaches to watch all of our swimmers,” Gloy said. “I’m incredibly proud of the new swimmers every year who make big technical gains and who tackle their first meet.”

Gloy commented she also enjoys watching the veteran swimmers who are all very proficient, but continue to work and excel in their individual races. 

Coaches for 2022 were Gloy, Megan Hoff and Maddy Ingold 

The season began in June with the team members swimming approximately three to four miles per week at practices, Monday through Thursday from 9-10 a.m. Competitions were held on Saturdays, with this year’s meets being in Holyoke, Grant, Imperial and Benkelman. The league championships were held at Southern Valley

Gloy said that although competition is obviously part of being on the team, the main focus for her is that the kids are having fun. 

“We like to say that you don’t have to smile while you’re swimming, but I’m looking for one when you hop out of your race,” she said. “Our goal is to build stronger swimmers and have some fun along the way.”

Races during each meet included long free, backstroke, breaststroke, short free, individual medley and free relay.

Members of the 2022 swim team included the following: Emelia Hill, Viola Hill, Abby Dodson, Jordyn Tjaden, Cami Tjaden, Selah Miller, Cora Dodson, Kinley Richmond, Lila Hill, Carmi Regier, Jacob Hoff, Luke Minster, Caleb Hoff, Micah Hatcher, Mason Minster, Mya Deaver, Riggin Ketteler, Savannah Miller, Rally Ketteler, Kylie Golden, Macey Cole, Aliza Flaming, Emma Flaming, Abby Gengenbach, Bella Gengenbach, Olivia Gengenbach, Grant Gloy, Paisley Holmstedt Reagan Holmstedt, Brooklynn Lampmann, Galia Lopez, Ivanna Lopez, Miroslava Lopez, Brighton Regier, Job Sainz, Lila Sainz, Lillian’s Stumpf, and Axel Vapenik.

Gloy said that anyone can participate on the swim team, with the only requirement being able to swim one lap unassisted. Those with questions about the team are asked to contact Gloy. 

Championship Results

8 and under:

—Emilia Hill: 7th 50 freestyle, 4th 25 short free

—Abby Dodson: 8th 25 backstroke, 7th 25 breaststroke

—Caleb Hoff: 7th 50 freestyle, 3rd 25 backstroke, 9th 25 short free

10 and under:

—Jacob Hoff: 7th 50 freestyle, 7th 25 breaststroke, 7th 25 short free

12 and under:

—Luke Minster: 1st 100 freestyle, 2nd 50 backstroke, 1st 50 breaststroke, silver medal for overall points

—Mason Minster: 2nd 100 freestyle, 2nd 50 breaststroke, 3rd 50 short free

14 and under:

—Savannah Miller: 3rd 50 breaststroke 

30 and over:

—Megan Hoff: 1st 100 long free, 3rd 50 freestyle, 2nd 25 short free

—Angela Gloy: 2nd 100 long free, 4th 50 freestyle, 3rd 25 short free

Relay Results

—Girls U12 100 free relay: 5th (Lila Hill, Viola Hill, Abby Dodson, Cora Dodson)

—Boys U12 100 free relay: 1st (Jacob Hoff, Caleb Hoff, Mason Minster, Luke Minster)

—Female Open 100 free relay: 5th (Viola Hill, Cora Dodson, Lila Hill, Savannah Miller)