Southeast Missourian high school boys swimming, girls golf teams at a glance

Boys swimming

Central Tigers

Coach: Dayna Powell

Assistant Coach: Chad Sierman

Returning athletes: Christian Retter, sr.; Alex Gentle, sr.; Zack Rhodes, sr.; Raleigh Davis, sr.; John Young, jr.; Lawson Berry, jr.; Reid Dickson, jr.; Ben Ferreri, jr.; Davis Deimund, jr.; Tim Huey, jr.

Coach's outlook on the season: We have picked up Brogan Davis and Sam Hahs (both freshmen). They bring us speed in a variety of events. We have the largest team in nine years with 25 boys.

Team goals for the upcoming season: [Improving] 100 best times, qualifying for state in relay and individual events, team GPA average of 9.5, break one team record. We would like to improve speed, strength and underwaters. And of course have fun.

Jackson Indians

Coach: Kati Miinch

Assistant Coach: Christine Zirges

Returning athletes: Alex Snyder, Austin Hobbs, Brandon Price, Christian Leimbach, Easton Wyatt, Jack Guard, Joey Janisse, John Singleton, J.T. Gable, Matthew Snyder, Michael Smith, Rex McNeely, Trae Statler, Trevor Smith, Tylon Chiles, Zach Flath

Coach's outlook on the season: The team has shown great determination so far this season. They have a drive to compete and win. Their goals are set high and they want to reach them.

Team goals for the upcoming season: The goal of our team is to start strong and stay strong. We would like to have three state qualifying swimmers and break a few school records during the season.

Saxony Lutheran Crusaders

Coach: Dan Rau

Returning athletes: Ian Cameron

Key athletes lost from last season: Sam Unger

Coach's outlook on the season: The ability to realize defects in stroke technique and work to make the adjustments necessary to increase speed and efficiency are what I like best about the team.

Team goals for the upcoming season: To earn all-conference recognition at the conference championship and take large steps to get closer to state qualification.

GIRLS GOLF

Notre Dame Bulldogs

Coach: Jerry Grim

Returning athletes: Mattie Beussink, jr.; Ali Janet, sr.; Ashlee Younghouse, jr.; Taylor Ivy, so.

Key athletes lost from last season: Camille Brewer, Amy Blattel (state qualifiers), Maris Parker, Andrea Younghouse, Mollie Ross

Coach's outlook on the season: We have two freshmen (Allison Bray and Sarah Bell) that are among the elite junior golfers in the state and a number of young golfers who love golf: Olivia Floyd, Olivia Schloss, Stephanie Kapp and Rylie Vandeven.

Team goals for the upcoming season: To be more consistent during the regular season and qualify as a team for state.