Viking Swim Club start the season strong in Sitka

The Viking Swim Club had their first meet of this season on Oct. 9-11 in Sitka. It was also head coach Derek Gibb's first meet as head coach which can be very stressful.

"It's 17 kids, so there were quite a few kids to pay attention to. That's probably the hardest part – is giving everyone equal feedback, so that's something I have to work on," Gibb said.

Gibb stated how roughly 80% of the team swam new personal bests.

"I was really impressed with the 11-12 girls and boys. Jaycee Coil, Addie Flores, Midori Hinde and Lucy Peterson for the girls. Grady Walker, Jackson Zweifel, Carter Griss and R...