Holland Public Schools

Varsity vs West Ottawa High School (70 - The Holland Dutch Varsity Swim and Dive team traveled across the river to West Ottawa last night for their first dual meet of the season. The 200 Free Relay team of junior Luke Arendshorst, sophomore Simeon Carter, junior Jonathan Ross and sophomore Aiden Lambers beat The Panthers with a time of 1:39.32. Lambers took second in the 200 freestyle (2:02.25) and second in the 100 freestyle (53.52). Arendshorst finished third in the 50 freestyle (25.08) and second in breaststroke (1:08.67). Ross placed third in the 100 butterfly (1:08.21) and third in breaststroke (1:16.47). Carter placed third in the 100 free (1:00.09). Exceptional Swims were recorded by freshmen Urban Cassar (50 and 500 freestyle) and Charlie Dumez (200 IM and 100 back), sophomores Ace Brink (50 and 500 freestyle) and Corey Ross (200 IM and 100 butterfly), juniors Ryan Geerts (200 and 500 freestyle) and Keegan Welsh (diving and relays) and senior captains Anthony Poest (100 free and 100 back) and Nazario Estrada ( 200 IM and 100 butterfly). “This is an excellent group of guys. We are a small team, but we are mighty in our abilities,” said head coach Tonya Book. The Dutch host Wayland and Ottawa Hills on Tuesday, December 16. The meet will begin at 6:30 at The Holland Aquatic Center.