Krakens win at the Wisconsin Region 2 Championships

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Krakens attended the Regional 2 Championships meet held on Feb. 21, 22, 23 in Ashwaubenon. Rapids became part of the Northern Lakes Aquatic Club (NLAC) as they competed at the state level.
NLAC place first with 4021pts, Howard-Suamoco placed second with 1871 pts, Fox Valley placed third with 1415 pts, Green Bay finished fourth with 834.5 pts, Marquette finished fifth with 559 pts, Ashaubenon placed sixth with 396 pts, Pulaski seventh with 309.5 pts, Fox Cities eighth with 235.5 pts, New London ninth with 91 pts, Berlin tenth with 60 pts, and tied for eleventh was Clintonville and Seymour with 57 pts.
“Wisconsin Rapids swimmers did an outstanding job finishing up the winter season. Sixteen Krakens competed, scoring a total of 501 points to the total win.” said Head Coach Dave Kontz. “Our swimmers also achieved 48 personal records and set 20 new club records.”
The WRSC top finishers were:
Brycen Henslin 67 pts, first place and set new club records 100yd Individual Medley, third in the 100yd Butterfly and 50yd Freestyle, fourth in the 50yd Breaststroke. Brycen also swam in a relay placing first in the 200yd Medley Relay.

Tretton Delaney 88 pts, placed second and set a new club record in the 50yd Breaststroke, third in the 50yd Butterfly and 100yd Individual Medley, fourth in the 50yd Freestyle, fifth in the 100yd Breaststroke, and eight in the 100yd Freestyle. Tretton also swam in two relays finishing first in both 200yd Medley and 200yd Freestyle.
AJ Plummer 66 pts, fourth place in the 50yd Butterfly, sixth in the 50yd Backstroke, 50yd Breaststroke, 100yd Individual Medley, and ninth in the 50yd Freestyle. AJ also swam in the relays placing second in the 200yd Medley and first in the 200yd Freestyle.
Milo Jennings 61 pts, fourth place in the 50yd Backstroke, fifth in the 25yd Breaststroke, seventh in the 50yd Freestyle, eighth in the 25yd Backstroke and ninth in the 50yd Freestyle. Milo also swam in a relay placing sixth in the 200yd Freestyle.
Anna Gumz 59 pts, fourth place and set new club records in the 25yd Breaststroke, fifth in the 25yd Freestyle, seventh in the 100yd Freestyle, and eighth in the 50yd Backstroke. Anna also swam in two relays finishing first in the 100yd Medley and 100yd Freestyle.
Addison Borek 38 pts, placed fourth and set a new club record in the 50yd Butterfly, fifth place in the 50yd Breaststroke and ninth place in the 100yd Breaststroke. Addison also swam in two relays finishing fourth in the 200yd Medley and third in the 200yd Freestyle.
Travis McMahon 34 pts, fourth place and a new club record in the 50yd Breaststroke, fifth in the 100yd Breaststroke, Travis also swam in a relay placing second in the 200yd Freestyle.
Foster Michels 23 pts, eighth place in the 50yd Breaststroke.
Mya Marquard 14 pts, fifth in the 200yd Backstroke. Mya also swam in the relays placing eighth in the 200yd Freestyle and ninth in the 200yd Medley.
Janessa Rucinski 11 pts, placed eighth in the 200yd Individual Medley. Jannessa also swam in the relays placing ninth in the 200yd Medley and seventh in the 200yd Freestyle.
Emry Jennings 10 pts placed tenth in the 100yd Backstroke. Emry also swam in the relay placing third in the 200yd Medley.
The following Krakens achieved personal record times: McKenna Anderson, Kyndel Borek, Allyson Coates, Claira Jennings, and Vivian Zacher.
The Wisconsin Rapids Swim Club is a non-profit organization open to the public. The Club is part of the Wisconsin Rapids Recreation Department. WRSC is designed exclusively for educational, competitive, and recreational purposes. The Krakens are geared for children ages 5-18. Swimmer practices are at the Lincoln High School Community pool and Witter Park. Summer swim season practices and starting dates are in the works! For more information on how to join the Wisconsin Rapids Swim Club, call the Wisconsin Rapids Parks and Recreation Department at (715) 421-8240 or visit the Wisconsin Rapids Swim Club Facebook page.