The Batesville High School girls’ swim team made waves at the IHSAA Sectional Championship at Columbus North, competing in 25 preliminary swims and advancing eight to the final night. Among those, five qualified for the consolation finals, while three fought for podium spots.
“These girls put in so much time and effort over the entire course of the season. To finish 9th is a testament to them,” said Coach McMullen. “One of the brightest moments on the night wasn’t a particular swim but seeing how much they supported and cheered for one another. And to top off the meet with a school record, that’s just icing on the cake.”
Senior Sarah Bedel led the charge, breaking the school record in the 100 breaststroke with a fourth-place finish. Seniors Isabel Raab and Cora Miller also posted strong individual performances.
Eight of the 11 Batesville swimmers scored on the night, with several earning points in the sectional format for the first time.
“Coach Howard and I are proud of the way they carried themselves all season long and for their hard work and dedication to the sport,” McMullen added. “We look forward to working with them over the summer and seeing how our next season unfolds.”
The coaching staff also extended gratitude to the seniors for their dedication to Batesville Swimming over the past four years.
Final Team Standings
1. Bloomington South – 503.5
2. East Central – 335
3. Bloomington North – 295
4. Columbus North – 246
5. Edgewood – 162
6. Greensburg – 139
7. Columbus East – 112
8. Milan – 96
9. Batesville – 94
10. South Dearborn – 87
11. Oldenburg Academy – 75
12. South Ripley – 28.5
13. Rising Sun – 20
14. Trinity Lutheran – 8
Top Batesville Finishers
🏅 Sarah Bedel – 4th, 100 Breast (New School Record – 1:13.80); 14th, 200 IM
🏅 Cora Miller – 14th, 100 Fly
🏅 Isabel Raab – 10th, 50 Free; 13th, 100 Free
🏅 200 Medley Relay (Jenna Zimmerman, Samantha Adams, Briley Broshears, Katelynn Fullenkamp) – 11th
🏅 200 Freestyle Relay (Bedel, C. Miller, Emma Miller, Raab) – 7th
🏅 400 Freestyle Relay (Bedel, C. Miller, E. Miller, Raab) – 6th
Notables
- Senior Sarah Bedel set a new BHS record in the 100 Breaststroke with a time of 1:13.80
- Seniors Bedel and Isabel Raab were two-event finalists for the second consecutive season
- Freshman Cora Miller was the only other individual finalist for BHS in the 100 Fly
Up Next
With the girls wrapping up their season in Columbus, the Batesville boys’ swim team will look to close out their season on Feb. 20 and 22 at East Central High School.
Photos Courtesy of BHS Coach Sidney Howard