The Greenfield/Greendale/Wisconsin Lutheran boys swim co-op hit the water on Monday, December 8th, delivering a strong early-season showing against a tough Muskego squad. The Hustlin' Hawks showcased depth, growth, and several standout swims across both varsity and junior varsity events.
Varsity Highlights
Gabe Hernandez Leads the Charge
Senior leader Gabe Hernandez had an exceptional night, capturing two individual wins:
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100 Backstroke – 58.03
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100 Butterfly – 56.72
His performances anchored the team and helped set the tone for the Hawks.
Strong Distance Performances
The 500 Free featured an impressive trio of Hawks finishing close together:
In the 200 Free, West also added a strong 3rd-place finish (2:09.80).
Relay Success
The Hawks put together competitive relay swims, highlighted by:
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2nd place in the 200 Freestyle Relay (1:48.23)
Hernandez (Ben), Mendieta, Li, Ward
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2nd place in the 400 Freestyle Relay (3:46.31)
Hernandez (Gabe), Anderson, Ward, West
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2nd place in the 200 Medley Relay (1:57.75)
Hernandez (Gabe), Hernandez (Ben), Anderson, Mendieta
These finishes demonstrate the team's depth and growing chemistry.
Additional Varsity Contributors
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Ben Hernandez – 2nd in 100 Breaststroke (1:12.04) and 2nd in 200 IM (2:13.80)
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Deacon Ward – Key relay and sprint contributor, 3rd in the 50 Free (25.48)
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Nehemiah Li & Oscar Mendieta – Consistent scoring in freestyle and relays
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Ethan Anderson – Strong presence in distance and IM events
Junior Varsity Highlights
The JV squad continues gaining valuable experience, earning several top finishes:
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Vrishank Kothapalli – 3rd in JV 50 Free (34.39) and 2nd in JV 100 Free (1:26.10)
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Miles Weiland – 3rd in JV 100 Free (1:27.48)
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Corey Busher – 5th in JV 100 Free (1:35.33)
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JV relay teams also contributed points, finishing 2nd in the JV Medley Relay (2:53.78)
A Promising Start to the Season
Monday's meet highlighted the talent, depth, and competitive spirit of the GF/G/WL co-op. With strong veteran leadership and an emerging group of underclassmen, the Hawks are positioned for continued growth as they move deeper into the season.
The team will look to build on this momentum in upcoming duals and invitationals.
Great work, Hawks—excited to see what the season brings!
