Relay Team breaks 200-yard freestyle record at swim meet

Christi Norris and Caleb Audia|September 17, 2020

Coming up from his dive into his lane, Hayden Jestes breaks out with the first 50-yard butterfly leg. Jestes, a senior, competes on the varsity team. He competed in the 200 individual medley event.

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Click the photo above to start an entire slideshow with captions full of information about moments from the first competition for the swim team on Wednesday, Sept. 16, against Prosper’s Rock Hill High and Frisco’s Independence High School. Here are few more details for the fans:

Who: Swim Team – Led by head coach Trey Sullivan and assistant coach Sierra Marchand
What: Wins 12-7 against Rock Hill High and Independence High
When: Sept. 16
Where: Prosper Independent School District Natatorium.

Here’s a highlight quote from junior Scott Fredrick:
“I felt pretty good about my performance,” Fredrick said. “I’m looking forward to the improvement that we will see as a team.”

What’s next: Click this link to see the team’s schedule.
More info: Click this link to the team’s web page.

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About the Writers

Christi Norris, Photo Editor

Christi Norris was born in Colorado, but for the last few years, she's called Seattle, Washington, home. She moved to Prosper in the summer of 2019. Christi is a junior who is passionate about photography. She is excited to fill the role of photo editor for the 2020-2021 school year and can't wait to help other photojournalists grow and achieve their goals. In her spare time you can often find working at a plant shop or writing letters.

Caleb Audia, Reporter

Caleb Audia is currently a junior at Prosper High School and has been a reporter for Eagle Nation Online for 2-years. His most widely-viewed publications include: "Feline friendship, Instagram allows family to help soldier," which he was awarded 'Best of SNO' with co-writer Amanda Hare, and "Junior overcomes dancing accident, bone transplant," which was also awarded 'Best of SNO' with co-writer Christi Norris. Audia has been a part of the PHS Varsity Swim Team for 3-years, helped start the Prosper-ISD Water Polo Team, has been awarded Academic All-State recognition, is currently in the PHS National Honor Society, International Quill & Scroll Honor Society, and has plans to enter service in the United States Air Force as a transport pilot. Audia hopes to work towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering after graduating PHS.