(Columbus, IN) – Batesville boys swimming turned in a strong championship meet at the IHSAA Columbus North Sectional, sending 25 total entries to the block and walking away with 17 personal records across prelims and finals.
The Bulldogs also advanced 12 swims into Saturday’s finals, with every Bulldog swimmer recording at least one best time during the meet.
Coach Greg McMullen says the finals session showcased Batesville’s balance — points on the relays, a sprint podium finish, and key swims in the fly/back/distance mix.
The group’s improvement trend continued from early events through the final relay, with multiple athletes doubling back successfully and the relays closing the meet with energy and efficiency, McMullen said.
Finals Recap
Relay Highlights
200 Medley Relay — 8th (A Final), 1:52.70
- Cruz Gribben, Collin Vogelsang, Samuel Richardson, Matthew Lambert
200 Free Relay — 9th (B Final), 1:43.77
- Collin Vogelsang, Parker Oldham, Richard Hertel, Ben Kuntz
400 Free Relay — 7th (A Final), 3:41.32
- Ben Kuntz, Parker Oldham, Samuel Richardson, Matthew Lambert
Individual Finals (A/B Finals)
Matthew Lambert
- 50 Free — 3rd (A Final), 22.36
- 100 Free — 5th (A Final), 51.23
Ben Kuntz
- 200 Free — 13th (B Final), 2:02.41
- 500 Free — 11th (B Final), 5:44.73
Parker Oldham
- 200 IM — 16th (B Final), 2:27.90
- 100 Fly — 12th (B Final), 1:03.09
Samuel Richardson
- 100 Fly — 13th (B Final), 1:03.26
- 100 Back — 13th (B Final), 1:03.90
Collin Vogelsang
- 100 Free — 15th (B Final), 57.29
(Information provided by Batesville Swim Coach Greg McMullen)