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Senior Angel Lopez Owns The 500-Yard Freestyle For Varsity Oak Lawn Boys Swim Team

Oak Lawn Community High School senior Angel Lopez has committed to swimming for Carthage College next year.

Angel Lopez
Angel Lopez (Jeremy Cryan | OLCHS)

OAK LAWN, IL—Every time Oak Lawn Community High School senior Angel Lopez swam in the 500-yard freestyle event this year, he gave it his all. And every time, he seemed to set a new personal best time. Next year he will continue to do it at the collegiate level.

“Angel has been a dedicated member of the swim team, joining us for all four years,” OLCHS head coach Derek Maciaga said. “This year he earned a spot on the varsity roster. He brings energy and vocal leadership to practices and meets. Angel has owned the 500-yard freestyle. He has committed to swimming for Carthage College next year.”

~ Contributed by Brian Frangella, OLCHS Feature Writer

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