He's practicing harder, he's made big steps and his times are a lot better.

I'm going to states with nothing to lose. I don't expect to place high, but I'm just happy to be going.

It's weird to think about. Every meet I've been around my friends and now I'll be alone, but it's exciting though.

We won our first meet which was very good. We are looking to win as many as possible.

I was really excited. I started swimming year round, but I didn't expect to make states. It was a shock.

Just pushing myself. I want to do the best I can and I want to have a good time.