Boys' swimming preview: Ten top swimmers to watch

December 8, 2015 at 5:30AM
Minnetonka junior Sam Schilling is one of the state’s top freestylers. He was first in the 200 and 500 freestyle at state a year ago.
Minnetonka junior Sam Schilling is one of the state’s top freestylers. He was first in the 200 and 500 freestyle at state a year ago. (Star Tribune file/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS TO WATCH

(includes Class 2A meet results from 2015, unless noted)

Griffin Back, Eden Prairie, senior: First, 200 individual medley; second, 100 breaststroke

Jon Busse, Stillwater, sophomore: First, 100 backstroke

Hunter Connelly, Red Wing, senior: First, 100 backstroke, Class 1A

Parker Lemke, Eagan, senior: Second, 100 backstroke; sixth, 200 freestyle

Sam Pekarek, Eastview, junior: Third, 100 breaststroke

Mitch Raihle, Spring Lake Park, senior: First, diving, Class 1A

Samuel Schilling, Minnetonka, junior: First, 200 and 500 freestyle

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Andrew Trepanier, Lakeville North, freshman: Third, 100 butterfly

Tommy Weiss, St. Thomas Academy, senior: First, 200 freestyle; second, 100 butterfly, Class 1A

Joshua Withers, Eden Prairie, sophomore: First, 100 butterfly

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