SWIMMING

Cats BRC runners-up

The Wildcat swimming and diving team’s only loss this season during the Big Rivers Conference dual meet season was at the hands of perennial BRC powerhouse Eau Claire Memorial.

By Bob Burrows , November 04, 2010

Swimmers set for BRC Meet

For more than half the members of the Wildcat girls’ swim team, last Tuesday’s home meet against Rice Lake was the last time this season they would hit the pool.

By Bob Burrows , October 28, 2010

Swimmers 3rd at Simley

Members of the Wildcats’ third place team at Saturday’s Simley Invitational pose with their trophy following the meet. In front from left are assistant coach Stephanie Reid, Marla Probst, Maria Mishek and Lisa Humphrey. Second row, Claire Goblirsch, Leah Morrow, Julia Rydberg, Tessa Coggio, Katie Kidd, Kasey Manche, Madi Probst and head coach Lynn Huiskamp. Third row, Mandy Hedeen, Emma Langer, Maura Watson, Sofia Carlson, Kat Dodge, Grace Goblirsch, Shannon Moe, Sara Veith and manager Dan Schraufnagel. Missing from photo are dive coach Roxie VanDeWater and divers Rose Tashjian, Britta Grebner, Callie Nolde and Kayla Rohl.

By Bob Burrows , October 07, 2010

Good week for Wildcat swimmers

The Wildcat girls’ swimming and diving team maintained its hold on first place in the Big Rivers Conference with a 108-78 dual meet victory at Hudson Thursday night, then posted its best finish ever at Saturday’s Eau Claire North Invitational.

By Bob Burrows , September 30, 2010

Swimmers swamp Cardinals

Bob Burrows photo Wildcat Madison Probst swims to a third place finish in the 200 individual medley in the girls’ swimming and diving team’s 104-66 win over Chippewa Falls Sept. 16 at the high school pool.

By Bob Burrows , September 22, 2010

Swim club registration Sept. 13-14

Registration for the fall session of the River Falls Swim Club will be Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 13-14 in the hallway outside the River Falls High School pool.

September 09, 2010

Fish, swim, relax

On Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13, St. Croix County will host a Park Appreciation Weekend for park users. This entitles everyone to free entrance fees on those two days at the county’s day-use parks, including at Glen Hills Park, Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake, and Troy Beach.

June 04, 2010

Editorial: Summer in the city: Take a dip

Glen Park’s 75-year-old outdoor pool is nearly ready again for some serious splashing. For generations, this small but functional pool has been popular every summer with young kids and families.

June 04, 2010

State swimmer

River Falls Swim Club swimmer Ben Heiniger took part in the USA Swimming State Meet March 12, where he finished 22nd out of 48 competitors in the 11-12 year-old boys’ 50 freestyle. The River Falls Swim Club will hold summer registration April 13-14 from 6-7 p.m. at the high school pool. For more information, visit www.riverfallsswimclub.org online.

April 08, 2010

Pomfret sets new school mark at state

Wildcat senior Roland Pomfret wrapped up his high school swimming career in style by setting a new River Falls school record in the grueling 500 yard freestyle on his way to an eighth place finish at the WIAA Division 2 State Swimming and Diving Championships Friday night in Madison.

By Bob Burrows , February 25, 2010

Pomfret bests RFHS '500' record; 'Cat swimmers show well at Madison

Senior Roland Pomfret stroked to a new school record in the 500-yard freestyle swim at the Division 2 State Tournament at Madison Friday evening shortly after his teammate -- junior Andy Yelken -- placed 14th in diving competion -- the first River Falls diver to compete at the state level in 14 years.

By Steve Dzubay , February 19, 2010

Cats make splash at sectional meet, qualify for state

Submitted photo Daniel Schraufnagel will be among the group of Wildcats who travel to a state swimming meet in Madison this weekend after qualifiying at the Stevens Point sectional meet Feb. 10.

By Bob Burrows , February 18, 2010

Swimmers ready for stretch run

The Wildcat swimmers continue to drop time as they hit the stretch run of the season.

By Bob Burrows , January 27, 2010

Swimmers give Wingers a scare

The Wildcat swimming and diving team gave Red Wing, Minn., all it could handle last Tuesday night before the Wingers rallied for a 99-86 victory over River Falls.

By Bob Burrows , December 29, 2009

Swimmers win home opener

The Wildcat boys’ swimming and diving team defeated Rice Lake, 92-71, in the home opener Thursday before turning in some strong performances at the Raider Invitational in Hudson Saturday.

By Bob Burrows , December 16, 2009