Swim & Dive - Boys
2023-2024 Boys Swimming Photos
State Meet Finals
The Royals had their best state finish since 1991, with a 9th place state finish at the MSHSL State Meet. The team finished as SEC Champions, Section 4AA Champions, Section 4AA True Team Champions and a fifth place State True Team finish.
Head Coach Connor Ross was named Section Coach of the Year for a second season in a row. Thank you to Coach Connor who will be stepping down after this year on his time and dedication coaching the Royals the past 6 seasons.
The 200 Yard Medley relay placed 9th. The relay team broke their own school record for the third time this year with a finish of 1:35.48 in finals. Team members include Grant McElwain, Andrew Qing, Raymond Webb & Derek Stadheim
In the 200 Yard Free, Derek Stadheim placed 11th with a time of 1:43.82.
In the 50 Yard Free, Raymond Webb finished 15th with a time of 21.83.
In the 100 Butterfly, Raymond Webb finished 16th with a time of 53.10.
In the 500 Yard Free, Derek Stadheim finished 6th and earned All State honors with a time of 4:40.74.
In the 200 Yard Relay, they finished 7th earning All State honors with a time of 1:26.55. Team members include: Raymond Web, Aiden Tsao, Andrew Qing & Finn Novak.
In the 100 Yard Backstroke, Grant McElwain finished 15th with a time of 53.22.
In the 400 Yard Free Relay, the team finished 8th and earned All State honors with a time of 3:13.39. Team members: Finn Novak, Grant McElwain, Aiden Tsao and Derek Stadheim.
Congratulations Royals!
State Prelim Results
The Royals had a strong showing at the State Prelim Meet.
The 200 Yard Medley relay placed 10th overall and advance to the consolation round in finals. They broke a school record 1:36.10 with a time a 1:35.84. Team members include Grant McElwain, Andrew Qing, Raymond Webb & Derek Stadheim
In the 200 Yard Free, Derek Stadheim placed 11th and advance to the consolation round in finals. Derek's time was 1:44,01. Grant McElwain finished 20th with a time of 1:47. 53.
In the 50 Yard Free, Raymond Webb finished 14th and advance to the consolation round of finals. with a time of 21.58.
In the 100 Butterfly, Raymond Webb finished 15th and advance to the consolation round with a time of 52.66.
In the 100 Yard Free, Finn Novak finished 20th with a time of 48.77.
In the 500 Yard Free, Derek Stadheim finished 8th and advance to the championship finals with a time of 4:41.70.
In the 200 Yard Relay, they finished 8th and advance to the championship round with a time of 1:27.01. Team members include: Raymond Web, Aiden Tsao, Andrew Qing & Finn Novak.
In the 100 Yard Backstroke, Grant McElwain finished 16th and advance to the consolation round of finals with a time of 52.94.
In the 100 Yard Breaststroke, Andrew Qing finished 18th with a time of 59.54.
In the 400 Yard Free Relay, the team finished 7th and will advance to the championship round with a time of 3:11.09.
Congratulations Royals!
Royals Win Consecutive 4AA Section Championships
Congratulations to the Boys Swimming Team for winning the 4AA Section Championship on Saturday, March 1, 2025. They won with a team score of 549 points and dominated in the meet with the second place team scoring 339 points!
The Royals had a great section meet with seven individuals and all relays advancing to the state meet. The MSHSL Class AA State prelim meet will be on Friday, March 7 and finals on Saturday, March 8 at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center.
State Qualifiers:
200 Yard Medley Relay Section Champions: Grant McElwain, Andrew Qing, Raymond Webb & Derek Stadheim 1:36.09 New School Record broken from earlier this year
Boys 200 Yard Free Section Champion: Derek Stadheim 1:44.09 and 2nd Place Grant McElwain 1:46.13
50 Yard Free Second Place: Raymond Webb 21.82
100 Yard Butterfly Section Champion: Raymond Webb 52.32
100 Yard Free Second Place: Finn Novak 47.98
500 Yard Free Section Champion: Derek Stadheim 4.44.73
200 Yard Free Relay Section Champions: Raymond Web, Aiden Tsao, Andrew Qing & Finn Novak 1:27.25
100 Yard Backstroke Second Place: Grant McElwain 52.84
100 Yard Breaststroke Section Champion: Andrew Qing 59.65
400 Yard Free Relay Section Champions: Finn Novak, Grant McElwain, Aiden Tsao & Derek Stadhem 3:10.96 New School Record broken from 1981
Other Notable Section Performances
Boys 200 Yard Free
- Alex McElwain 7th Place 1:5481
- Colton Larson 9th Place 1:57.65
200 Yard IM
- Aiden Johnson 3rd Place2:04.87
- Ethan Lu 4th Place 2:05.04
- Javier Tellez 7th Place 2:09.14
50 Yard Free
- Andrew Qing 3rd Place 21.93
- Aiden Tsao 4th Place 22.11
- Finn Novak 5thPlace 22.50
100 Yard Butterfly
- Roy Huebscher 3rd Place 56.35
- Sig Larson 8th Place 1:00.58
- Lincoln Owings 15th Place 1:03.09
100 Yard Free
- Aiden Tsao 3rd Place 48.16
- Colton Rosinski 8th Place 52.03
- Eli Faulkner 14th Place 54.09
500 Yard Free
- Aiden Johnson 5th Place 5:05.21
- Alex McElwain 8th Place 5:17.69
- Colton Larson 9th Place 5:17.78
100 Yard Backstroke
- Colton Rosinski 3rd Place 55.67
- Sig Larson 5th Place 58.47
- Eli Faulkner 8th Place 1:03.61
100 Yard Breaststroke
- Ethan Lu 3rd Place 1:02.77
- Javier Tellez 7th Place 1:06.82
- Roy Huebscher 11th Place 1:09.84
2025 True Team State Meet Results
2025 Section 4AA True Team Champions
The Boys Swim and Dive Team won 4AA True Team Section Championship on Saturday, Jan 11. They advance to True Team State Meet on Saturday, Jan 18 at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center. This is the second year in a row they have won the True Team Section Meet. The Royals soundly defeated their competition with the second place team 230 points behind the Royals. Check out the full results. Congratulations Royals!!
200 Yard Medley Relay
Champions - Grant McElwain, Andrew Qing, Derek Stadheim & Aiden Tsao 1:40.73
Second Place - Colton Rosinski, Ehtan Lu, Roy Heubscher & Aiden Johnson 1:46.83
200 Yard Freestyle
Champion - Derek Stadheim 1:48.64
Second Place - Grant McElwain 1:51.34
200 Yard IM
Champion - Ethan Lu 2:09.04
Second Place - Aiden Johnson 2:09.58
50 Yard Freestyle
Second Place - Andrew Qing 22.40
Third Place - Finn Novak 22.70
100 Yard Freestyle
Second Place - Finn Novak 49.44
Third Place - Aiden Tsao 51.26
500 Yard Freestyle
Champion - Derek Stadheim 4:57.49
200 Yard Freestyle Relay
Champion - Aiden Tsao, Ethan Lu, Colton Rosinisi & Finn Novak 1:32.09
100 Yard Backstroke
Champion - Grant McElwain 54.14
Second Place - Sig Larson 58.60
100 Yard Breaststroke
Second Place - Andrew Qing - 1:02.81
Third Place - Ethan Lu 1:04.26
400 Yard Freestyle Relay
Champions - Finn Novak, Grant McElwain, Andrew Qing & Derek Stadheim 3:19.30
Connor Ross
Head Coach
Sydney Bell
Assisstant coach
Will Jenkins
Assistant Swim Coach
Sherry Gross
Diving Coach
Purpose Statement
The integrity of the team is crucial. It builds the foundation of strong morals and unity. It is key to have knowledge of the sport and is of the utmost importance that a sincere commitment be made by both the coach and student-athlete. Both coach and student-athlete will be held accountable for their words, actions and behavior.
Welcome from coach Ross
Hello everyone and welcome to the 2024-2025 boys swim and dive season. I am so excited to begin this season as the reigning conference and sections champions! I am hoping that we will be able to repeat our success and grow our team in the process. We will be having our info night on October 29th at 7:30 in the WHS lecture hall. I hope to see all returning and new swimmers and their families as we discuss some changes for the upcoming season as well as going over the schedule and some announcements from the booster club. I am looking forward to a great season.
Coach Connor
Update from the boosters
- The booster club is still looking for more volunteers to learn the computer or Colorado timing system preferable parents with younger swimmers.
