Port Washington qualified eight swimmers and divers in six events for the state meet, led by sophomore Amanda Lotz, who won the 200- and 500-yard freestyles at the Division 2 Plymouth Sectional. Lotz enters state as the top seed in the 500 freestyle and second seed in the 200. Two Pirates divers and both freestyle relays also qualified.

By the Numbers
  • 8 Port Washington athletes qualified in 6 events.
  • Lotz won the 500 freestyle in 5:08.72 and the 200 freestyle in 1:54.29.
  • Port finished fifth among 14 teams with 217 points; Nicolet won with 365.
  • The state meet is Nov. 13 at Waukesha South.
Yes, But

Port’s strong state contingent contrasts with Grafton’s rebuilding season: Grafton placed 11th with 59 points, though its 400 freestyle relay earned eighth.

State of Play
  • Lotz is positioned to contend for state titles, with the next-fastest 500 freestyle time at least six seconds slower.
  • Port’s 400 freestyle relay qualified in a season-best 3:52.25; its 200 freestyle relay qualified in 1:47.24.
  • Divers Chloe Barber and Genevieve Styles qualified by placing eighth and ninth, respectively.
Bottom Line

Port heads to state with a medal contender in Lotz and depth across relays and diving—an opportunity to build on last season’s eighth-place team finish.