Two Down, Six To Go

This past weeekend BA swimmer Kelsey Hojan-Clark accomplished the rare feat of winning two state titles at the WIAA Division II state swimming meet. Kelsey took first in the 200-yard freestyle in 1 minute 50.27 seconds, the second-best time ever behind the state record of 1:49.94 set by Shorewood's Jamie Belfor in 1996. She also won the 500 free on Friday, and her 4:54.18 mark ranks second-best all time behind the record of 4:53.94 set by Belfor in '96. Blogger thinks Belfour better watch out as Kelsey is only a sophomore. In fact, Blogger thinks Kelsey might attempt a Michael Phelps next year and compete in eight events! From what Blogger knows about Kelsey and her teammates, eight gold medals is a strong possibility.

For the time being, though, being named the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Prep Athlete of the Week will have to suffice. Go to http://www.jsonline.com/sports/preps/34620309.html and read about Kelsey.

Grace Paquelet, also a sophomore, placed 10th in the 500 freestyle (5:18.78), dropping her sectional time by 10 seconds. Grace and Kelsey are part of a swim team that has established quite a reputation for excellence, despite the small number of team members and the fact that there is no pool on campus. Those obstacles do not seem to be much of a deterrence.

Congratulations to the entire girls swim team. What a tremendous effort by these girls and what a marvelous reflection of their dedication to their sport and to representing Brookfield Academy.