Athletes of the Week - McLean

The decision for athlete of the week is never easy and this week was no exception. There were no fewer than 4 legitimate candidates from the women's team alone! Here's the case for each:

1. Laura Kellan -- Out-touched the opposition in one of the most entertaining 500 freestyles the coaches have ever witnessed. Laura wasn't feeling all that well physically but you'd never know it from her times. 
2. Ali Queen -- Posted one of her best 100 breaststrokes of the season and a very strong 100 freestyle split in the 4X100 relay. Ali also demonstrated strong leadership qualities in supporting her teammates throughout the meet.
3. Cassidy Humphrey -- Swam strongly in both the 200 IM and 100 fly. Cassidy's determination came through during her close win the 100 fly.
4. Laura Sullivan -- Pulled out a very close 4X100 relay for her teammates as well as dropping significant time in her 500. Laura had one of the most impressive meets -- especially given that she swam in 4 of the final 5 events!

Congratulations to each of these ladies (as well as the rest of the team). The Lauras (Sullivan and Kellan) will have their names submitted to the activities office for athlete of the week honors. 

On the men's side we also had a number of great swims:

1. Connor Simon -- Dropped another several seconds in his 500 freestyle and continued to swim a strong 200, too. Connor continues to mature and improve from week to week.
2. Peter Kinton -- Narrowly missed the region cut in the 200 free. Peter's positive attitude and hard work paid off with strong swims in each of his events.
3. Grayson Smith -- Made the region cut in the 200 IM and performed well in each of his relays. Grayson continues to show that he's ready to take the district and region by storm during championship season.

Congratulations go out to each of these men and their teammates. Connor Simon will have his name submitted to the activities office for athlete of the week honors.