Indian Trail and Tremper high school swimmers, driven by a strong family connection, are set to participate in the upcoming WIAA Division 1 state swimming and diving tournament. Head coach Bill Gilbert's sons, Ben and CJ, continue the family's swimming legacy, with both qualifying for multiple events at the state tournament. Additionally, senior Evan Arneson and junior Norberto Lopez from Tremper secured their spots with outstanding performances in diving at the sectional tournament.

• Ben Gilbert qualified in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:45.72 and the 500 freestyle with a time of 4:50.80
• CJ Gilbert qualified in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 59.34 seconds
• Evan Arneson won the sectional diving with a personal-best score of 490.20 points and is currently seeded second at state
• Norberto Lopez hit a personal best with a score of 337.25 and is seeded 21st at the state diving meet

While being coached by their father brings unique opportunities, it also presents challenges for swimmers like Ben and CJ Gilbert, who acknowledge the occasional complexity of balancing a family dynamic with a coach-athlete relationship.

• Ben and CJ Gilbert, Evan Arneson, and Norberto Lopez are looking forward to the state tournament following their successful qualifying performances
• Swimmers from Lake Geneva Badger Co-op also secured multiple state qualifiers, highlighting the competitive landscape of the upcoming tournament

The athletes are gearing up for the WIAA Division 1 state swimming and diving tournament, aiming to give their best performances and make their mark at the event.

The upcoming state tournament holds promise for the Indian Trail, Tremper, and Lake Geneva Badger Co-op swimmers, who are not only driven by their competitive spirits but also by the strong influence of family connections and coaching dynamics.