Even after four consecutive wins so far this season, the IHS girls’ swim team is underappreciated and unpopular among many of the people in the community. The swimmers have shown off their skills with an intense fourth-place finish by a couple seconds. The team refuses to lose and has won every single meet that they have competed in this season. Our girls’ swim team deserves more attention and accolades for their accomplishments.
On September 20, Ithaca won at their home meet with an outstanding 28-point lead, adding up to a point total of 107. It was the most extreme meet yet, for it was only seconds before Horseheads had come after. During the 100-yard backstroke event, the team scored 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. People who scored first would get 6 points, second place would get 4, third would get 3, fourth would get 2, fifth would get 1, and sixth place would get 0 points for each event. It was an iconic race to watch, for the first and second scorers were both approximately four seconds ahead of the opposing team. The pool, with its reputation, no longer looked as frightful as it is described, for the champions brightened over the battlefield. The glowing lights illuminated the scene as both the teams and the audience cheered. The usually still, jello-like pool was suddenly full of energy and noise. The Band-Aids and usual makeup residue were no longer apparent as our pertinacious swimmers raced for the win. 28 points ahead—it was a success. After dominating their meet, the team walked out victorious, as always.
However, their best point total, 122.5, was at their away meet at Binghamton, at which they beat their opponents by 67 points. Although not as competitive as the home game, it is still worth noting due to the drastic point difference. The conspicuous speed and artistry of the swimmers is what makes the team so reliable. Little Red remains undefeated and is improving day by day. After winning all four meets with empowering point differences, they still continue to practice with resilience and determination for the win. We have great confidence for the upcoming meets this season, as we have for the past few years. Many people at IHS joke about or poke fun at the girls’ swim team. However, the swimmers have nothing to prove to the school, for they are already excellent as they are. They are worthy of praise and deserve more attention.