When did you start swimming?
Griffin Stephens: my freshman year of high school
Macy Auton: when I was six years old for the Valdese Torpedo swim team
Ally Auton: when I was six years old
Tate Jensen: when I was about seven years old
Lilah Johnson: Summer 2021
Saylor Watson: I started competitively for the Valdese Torpedo swim team when I was six and for Xcell Club Team when I was eight
William Abernathy: I started swimming in 7th grade
Favorite event?
Griffin Stephens: 50 Freestyle
Macy Auton: 50 Freestyle
Ally Auton: 200 Freestyle Relay
Tate Jensen: 50 Freestyle
Lilah Johnson: 100 Breaststroke
Saylor Watson: 500 Freestyle
William Abernathy: 200 Ind Medley
What do you love about swimming?
Griffin Stephens: the camaraderie I have with my teammates
Macy Auton: I get to not only get in better shape, but I also get to spend every meet and practice with my friends
Ally Auton: I love the friendships and memories I have made
Tate Jensen: I love how much swimming helps with baseball
Lilah Johnson: I love that you’re not just competing against the person next to you but also with yourself
Saylor Watson: I love how swimming is a challenging sport where I can constantly push myself to be better every day. I love the environment at swim meets where everyone is supportive of each other no matter what team you’re on
William Abernathy: I love how everyone you meet at a swim meet is always nice
What do you appreciate about being part of the Draughn Swimming team?
Griffin Stephens: I appreciate all the hard work our coaches put in to help us get better
Macy Auton: the camaraderie of the Draughn swim team and the way we all encourage each other to do our best. I also appreciate great coaches who challenge us
Ally Auton: I appreciate the support from all my teammates and coaches throughout all four years
Tate Jensen: I appreciate how much the coaches want us to succeed and going out to eat after meets
Lilah Johnson: I appreciate the coaches and my teammates. We have really great coaches this year and my team is encouraging and fun
Saylor Watson: I appreciate being part of a team that pushes and encourages each other. I also appreciate our coaches who worked with us to set goals at the beginning of the season and are helping us to achieve them
William Abernathy: I appreciate how our team never makes things boring
Conference Championships
2009 South Piedmont boys
2010 Catawba Valley boys/girls
2011 Catawba Valley girls
2012 Catawba Valley boys/girls
2013 Catawba Valley boys/girls
2014 South Mountain girls
2021 Northwestern Foothills boys
2022 Western Highlands boys
2024 Western Highlands boys
2025 Western Highlands boys/girls

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