Lakers Varsity Girls Swim & Dive Make 8 State Cuts

In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, the Spring Lake High School Girls Swimming and Diving team had a standout performance at the league opening duals meet. The Lakers dominated most of their matchups, decisively defeating Mona Shores 142-39, Unity Christian 96-90, Holland 138-43, Hamilton 103-83, and Grand Rapids Christian 94-92. The only setback came against Holland Christian, where they fell just short with a final score of 87-99. Despite this narrow loss, the team’s overall performance was a testament to their strength and preparation heading into the season.

The meet was particularly notable for the team’s achievement in relay events, with the 200-Medley Relay, 200-Free Relay, and 400-Free Relay all securing state-qualifying times. Individually, standout performances came from Junior Ellie Adams, who qualified in the 200 IM and 100 Backstroke; Senior Hannah Brown, who made the cut in the 50 Free and 100 Free; and Senior Sadie Vander Heide, who achieved a state-qualifying time in the 100 Breaststroke. These impressive results reflect the Lakers' depth and talent, setting a strong foundation for the rest of the season and highlighting their potential for state-level competition.