by Beth Gardiner
The girls' swimming season lasted an extra week for one special competitor. Melanie Schaefer had a phenomenal sectional meet, qualifying her for the state competition. Freestyle being her main event, Schaefer placed second in the 100 free and fourth in the 200 free at the sectional meet. “I was really excited this year because I was going to compete at state level as an individual for the first time. This meant a lot to me because my hard work has finally paid off,” shared Schaefer.
The State meet was held on November 15th at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Natatorium. The day started for Schaefer with a PHS pep rally, so that students could send her off in style. Schaefer and Captain Maddie Kieler headed off with Coach Peters and Coach Wunderlin for a relaxing day in Madison before the big meet.
The big race on Friday night went very well for Schaefer. With many of her close friends cheering her on, Schaefer’s hard work paid off, as she placed 13th in the 200 and 9th in the 100 freestyle events. Schaefer reflected on the trip by describing the feeling of representing her school at the state level. “Being on the opposite side of the pool and seeing all the fans representing their school by their state shirts was an incredible picture to see.”
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