Westonka boys swim captain Bryce Helms had an impressive night in the pool versus St. Louis Park on Jan. 25. The senior started his night with the 200 Medley Relay. Helms was first in the water for the 50 Back, followed by sophomore Sean Dolder (Breast), sophomore Eren Alemdar (Fly), and sophomore Wyatt Helms (Free) in the anchor leg. The A relay team placed fourth overall with a time of 1:57:60.

Next up for Bryce Helms were the 200- and 500-yard freestyle races. He placed fifth overall in both events, with a time of 2:04:89 in the 200 and 5:43:89 in the 500.

Last up for the senior captain was the 200-yard freestyle relay, where he led off, followed by Wyatt Helms, eighth grader Connor Shaw and ninth grader Niles Senn. The relay team came in with a time of 1:43:99, taking fourth place overall. This was Bryce Helms' final home swim meet of the season. The team would like to thank Bryce for all of his accomplishments in and out of the pool. 

The White Hawks' 200-yard freestyle B relay team also took to the pool. The team of Shaw (Back), eighth grader Brody Helms, (Breast), Senn (Fly) and ninth grader Tyler Finley (Free) came in with a time of 2:23:12. Next in the pool were Alemdar, Brody Helms and Senn swimming the 200 IM, with Alemdar taking sixth place overall.

The 50 Free was swum by Wyatt Helms (25:61) and Dolder (26:69), who took fifth and sixth place, respectively, overall. Senn swam the 100 Fly with a personal best time of 1:35:00. Next up were Dolder (57:61) and Shaw (58:96) in the 100 freestyle, taking sixth and seventh place overall.

The 100-yard backstroke was swum by Wyatt Helms (1:11:16) and Brody Helms (1:15:96). Up next was the 100 Breast swum by Alemdar (1:23:08) and Finley (1:38:86). Finally, the 400 Free Relay of Alemdar, Shaw, Brody Helms and Dolder came in with a time of 4:03:04 to take sixth place overall. Due to MSHSL co-op rules Westonka is relegated to swim JV/Exhibition at West Metro Conference meets. 

The team also celebrated Parents’ Night. We would like to thank all of our parents for all that they do: Spencer and Jill Helms (Bryce, Wyatt and Brody), Eray and Name Alemdar (Eren), Rob and Tara Dolder (Sean), Ken and Rachel Finley (Tyler). Jeremy and Willa Senn (Niles), Jeff and Tonya Shaw (Connor). 

Next up for the White Hawks is an away meet versus Waconia on Friday, Feb. 2.

GO WHITE HAWKS!