Cardinal Relays

Competing against a field of some of the top teams and swimmers in the state, the Cougars held their own, finishing in an impessive sixth place out of 14 teams. It was the team's best finish in the the four years they've competed in the meet. The 200 Medley Relay and the 500 Crescendo Relay both finished in 7th place. The 300 Backstroke Relay placed 6th. The highest finishing relay was the 400 Freestyle Relay which placed fifth, consisting of a team of Mark Parker, Tad Martin, Troy Thornton and Jimmy Loftus.

200 Medley Relay team of Nick Kreuger (Backstroke), Mark Parker (Butterfly), Troy Thronton (Breaststroke) and Tad Martin (Freestyle).

The 300 Backstroke Relay team of Ryan Tuescher, Travis Reese, Peter Loftus and Nick Kreuger.

The 400 Free Relay team of Mark Parker, Troy Thornton, Tad Martin and Jimmy Loftus.

Craig vs Madison West (Senior/Parents' Night)

It was Parent and Senior Recogntion Night at the Craig pool and the Cougars hosted a tough Madison West squad. Although the team lost to the Regents 119-51, the team had some very good performances. Nick Krueger was the lone event winner, finishing first in the 100 Backstroke with an impressive 58.94. Jimmy Loftus finished second in the 200 and 500 Freestyle events, while John Casper picked up a second place finish in the 100 Butterfly. Congratulations to all the seniors on a great career swimming in the Craig pool and thanks to all the parents for everything you do for us!

Nick Kreuger swimming the 100 Backstroke.

John Casper in the 100 Butterfly.

Middleton/Beloit Triple Dual

Craig came out 1-1 after swimming in a triple dual hosted by Middleton. The Cougars lost to Middleton 131-39 but beat Beloit Memorial 115-55. Swimming in a very fast pool, Jimmy Loftus finished third in the 200 and 500 Freestyle events; Troy Thornton got third in the 100 Butterfly and Nick Krueger also finished third in the 100 Back. The 200 Freestyle Relay also finished second to Middleton.

Nick Krueger in the 100 Backstroke.

Jimmy Loftus in the 500 Freestyle.

Troy Thornton in the 100 Butterfly.

Rock County Invite

The Cougars hosted the 2nd Annual Rock County Swim Championships in front of a huge crowd at the Craig pool. Craig finished second in the meet behind a strong performance from Milton. The 200 Medley and 200 Free Relays both finished second, while the 400 Freestyle Relay got first. Jimmy Loftus got second in the 200 Freestyle and won the 500 Freestyle in a new meet record time. Nick Krueger finished third in the 50 Free and second in the 100 Back. Troy Thornton picked up a third place finish in the 100 Butterfly and Travis Condon finished third in the 500 Free. Jimmy Loftus was voted as Craig's meet MVP by the participating coaches.

Jimmy Loftus, the meet MVP, wins the 500 Free!

400 Freestyle Relay swimmers (and Asst Coach, Rick Mueller/background) celebrate a win!

Logan Lindau and Jimmy Loftus congratulate one another after a win in the 400 Freestyle