Milford High School

The Huron Valley United Girls Swim & Dive team put together an impressive performance at the Lakes Valley Conference (LVC) Championships, finishing 5th overall while recording an outstanding 31 personal-best times throughout the competition. Theys were led by several All-Conference performances, two season-best relay times, and numerous top-24 finishes as the team demonstrated its depth and continued improvement throughout the season. Huron Valley United had three athletes combine for four All-Conference performances. Charlotte Smith led the way with a runner-up finish in the 100-yard backstroke and also added an 8th-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle. Maddy Kalinowski earned two All-Conference honors, finishing 2nd in the 100-yard freestyle and 4th in the 50-yard freestyle. On the diving board, Dani McCullough represented Huron Valley with an impressive 4th-place finish, earning All-Conference recognition. Huron Valley's relay teams also delivered strong results, highlighted by two season-best times. The 200-yard medley relay team of Charlotte Smith, Veronika Rymar, Maddy Kalinowski, and Katie Luo finished 5th overall, establishing a new season-best time. The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Maddy Kalinowski, Charlotte Smith, Cloe Hrzich, and Katie Luo turned in another outstanding swim, placing 4th overall with a new season-best time. In the 400-yard freestyle relay, Veronika Rymar, Quincy Schimetz, Vivian Guenzel, and Cloe Hrzich combined for a 9th-place finish. Additional Top-Eight Performances Huron Valley continued to showcase its strength with several individual top-eight finishes. In the 100-yard breaststroke, Veronika Rymar placed 6th, while teammate Katie Luo finished right behind her in 7th place, giving Huron Valley two swimmers among the event's top eight. Charlotte Smith also earned an 8th-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle to complement her All-Conference performance in the backstroke. Top-16 Finishers Demonstrate Team Depth Several additional swimmers turned in strong performances, earning top-16 finishes in their respective events. Katie Luo – 9th, 200-yard individual medley Veronika Rymar – 14th, 200-yard individual medley Quincy Schimetz – 14th, 100-yard butterfly Mia Murphy – 15th, 100-yard backstroke Lauren Sparks – 16th, 500-yard freestyle Vivian Guenzel – 16th, 100-yard breaststroke Strong Performances Throughout the Top 24 Huron Valley's depth was on full display as 11 additional individual performances earned top-24 finishes. Lauren Sparks – 20th, 200-yard freestyle Payton Schwake – 22nd, 200-yard individual medley Quincy Schimetz – 18th, 50-yard freestyle Cloe Hrzich – 19th, 50-yard freestyle Julia Jones – 22nd, 100-yard butterfly Cloe Hrzich – 21st, 100-yard freestyle Mia Murphy – 22nd, 500-yard freestyle Alyssa Elkins – 23rd, 500-yard freestyle Alyssa Elkins – 17th, 100-yard breaststroke Payton Schwake – 18th, 100-yard breaststroke Shaine Adams – 21st, 100-yard breaststroke 31 Personal Bests Highlight Outstanding Team Effort While the 5th-place finish was a strong team accomplishment, perhaps the most impressive statistic from the meet was the 31 personal-best times recorded by Huron Valley swimmers. The number of personal records reflects the hard work, commitment, and dedication the athletes have put into their training throughout the season. From the All-Conference performances to the swimmers achieving new personal bests, the conference championships showcased the team's growth and determination.