Wittenberg-Birnamwood girls swim preview

Team: Wittenberg-Birnamwood Chargers

Conference: Bay

2021 conference result: fourth place

2021 tournament results: ninth at sectional

Returning starters/varsity swimmers: Seniors: Jessica Storlie, Annika Resch. Sophomores: Olivia Bessette, Claire Timm, Faith Resch, Ava Hegewald.

New swimmers who could make an impact this season: Freshmen: Reese Dickman.

Returning all-conference swimmers: Honorable mention: Faith Resch (50-yard freestyle, 100 butterfly); Faith Resch, Olivia Bessette and Annika Resch were part of 200 freestyle relay.

Coach’s comment on upcoming season: “I’m very excited to coach this young and talented group,” said Witt-Birn coach John Rudeen. “Although we are slightly smaller in numbers than usual, I hope we can make up for it with talent.”