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Hartland Patch Whiz Kids of the Week — Qualifiers to the State Swim Finals
Eight Eagles compete Friday in prelims for chance to move on to Saturday finals.
Whiz Kids: Austin Condra, Bryan Condra, Trey Conner, Charlie Locker, Scott Pelland, Matt Polkowski, Andrew Roy and James Strandbergh.
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Accomplishments: The swimmers have qualified for events in the state swim finals that begin Friday at Oakland University. Here's a breakdown:
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Junior 100-yard butterfly; Relays Scott Pelland Junior Relays
Charlie Locker Junior Relays
Bryan Condra Sophomore 100-yard back; Relays
Matt Polkowski Sophomore 100-yard freestyle; 200-yard freestyle relay; 400-yard freestyle relay
Source: Hartland head coach Adam Wohl
Key to Awesomeness: The qualifiers were the dedicated anchor of an improving team that won division and conference titles in the Kensington Activities Athletic Association that Hartland head coach Adam Wohl said is poised to improve next year.
"We've have a great group of guys," Wohl said.
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Tournament Goals: This weekend, Hartland's goals are for the swimmers to each qualify in the top 16 during the prelims Friday to advance to the finals on Saturday. That would give the team, which doesn't have enough swimmers to compete for the team title, a shot get into the top 10, he said.
"Every single one of them could make it back to the second day," Wohl said.
Individually, Wohl said he believes Austin Condra, James Strandbergh and Trey Conner have the best chance to place in the top 8 in their events based on qualifying times entering the finals.
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