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May 10, 2013
The Newtonian
Varsity girls soccer team ties 1-1 with Derby photos by Austin Prouty
LEFT Sophomore Chloe Woodward calls for a pass from sophomore Kate Zinn. TOP CENTER Freshman Taylor Edson tries to make a move around a Derby player at the game last Saturday. BOTTOM CENTER Sophomore Chloe Woodward runs up to defend a Derby player at the varsity game. RIGHT Senior Henriette Nordli kicks a ball during the game that Newton tied 1-1 with Derby.
Miller’s swim career kicks off Sophomore finds ‘unexpected success’ in swimming
Kylie Mick sports editor Sophomore Sophia Miller wasn’t sure exactly what to expect when she started swimming competitively two years ago, but if anything, she wasn’t expecting the success that she has had throughout her high school career. Miller swam competitively for the first time in club the summer of her seventh grade year. “I tried it one summer and enjoyed it, so my mom encouraged me to do it in high school,” Miller said. Miller spent her freshman year adjusting to the new sport. “Last season I was new so I was just getting the hang of things. This year I was already in shape so it’s been easier to focus on placing and getting better
times,” Miller said. This year, she has consistently placed in the top ten in her events which include the 200 IM, 100 fly, 100 back, and 100 breast. She has already qualified for state in the 200 IM and 100 fly, and is only one second off from qualifying in the 100 breast and 100 back. Her highest placing was at the Campus meet this year when she placed second in the 100 breast. “I was happy with the placement, but it makes me want to work harder because I can see how working hard impacts results,” Miller said. Miller’s numerous accomplishments haven’t come without a lot of hard work. “It’s a lot of work. Swimming involves a lot of two-a-days, long practices and working in the off season,” Miller said. The time and energy she
has put in was “well worth it” though. “I’ve had so much fun doing swim. The team is great and I’ve made lots of new friends. It’s also a great workout and has helped build my endurance,” Miller said. Head swimming coach Phil Schmidt enjoys having her on the team as well. “She’s a great person to have on the team...she always works hard at practice.” Miller’s goals for the future include doing well at and someday placing in the top ten at state. Schmidt believes that these goals are certainly obtainable. “She has a lot of potential. [My goals for her] are to continue to improve her personal times and to pick up a couple more state qualifying times,” Schmidt said.