Tremper High School senior Evan Arneson secured second place at the WIAA Division 1 State Swimming and Diving Championships with a diving score of 429.5 points, marking the school's best performance since 2018. Despite a shaky start, Arneson made a remarkable comeback after an encouraging talk from his aunt and coach, Jaclyn Turner, ultimately outperforming his standings in the preliminary round and securing second place on the podium. Additionally, Indian Trail High School's Gilbert siblings represented Kenosha at the state meet, with freshman Ben Gilbert setting a school record in the 200-yard freestyle and senior CJ Gilbert finishing strong in the 100 breaststroke.

By the Numbers
  • Arneson's diving score: 429.5 points
  • Ben Gilbert's 200-yard freestyle time: 1:44.50 (15th place)
  • CJ Gilbert's 100 breaststroke time: 59.37 seconds (15th place)
State of Play
  • Evan Arneson secured second place at the WIAA Division 1 State Swimming and Diving Championships with a score of 429.5 points
  • Ben Gilbert set a school record in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:44.50
  • CJ Gilbert finished in 15th place in the 100 breaststroke, with a time of 59.37 seconds
Bottom Line

Tremper High School's Evan Arneson and Indian Trail High School's Gilbert siblings achieved notable performances at the WIAA Division 1 State Swimming and Diving Championships, marking a significant milestone for the schools' athletic programs.