ESCANABA — The Northern Lights YMCA swim team earned a win in its first meet Oct. 24 at the Delta County YMCA.

“We put a lot of time into the design for this swim meet,” coach Scott Dykema said. “It was important to keep swimmers and spectators who were entering and exiting the building and pool area socially distanced without crossing paths.

“tThe design worked out very well. Parents on the team did a fantastic job of running the new design. Everyone did an exceptional job guiding swimmers and spectators through the process.”

Isaac Berthaume (boys 15 and over) finished the 100 fly in 59.12 and the 100 freestyle in 52.47.

“Isaac has put on 20 lbs of muscle within the last year,” Dykema said. “His strength, dedication, and will to succeed has transformed Isaac into an elite swimmer.”

Esther Oswald (girls 15 and over) swam her 100 backstroke in 59.96, qualifying her for the Wisconsin State meet, and it was only .8 seconds off of a national qualifying time.

Adrianna Getzloff (girls 13 and 14) swam a 100 back at 1:02.94 and 100 freestyle at 58.46.

Colton Getzloff (boys 13 and 14) swam a personal best in his 50 free (26.52) and 200 free (2:15.22).

“Colton is transforming into a strong swimmer,” Dykema said. “He is growing fast and working harder. He is a joy to have on the team and is improving by leaps and bounds.”

Kelby Reece (Girls 13 and 14) swam her best time in the 100 breaststroke (1:28.20) and 100 free (1:07.36).

Manny Oswald (boys 15 and over) had a personal best in his 50 free (28.68).

Tiffany Shiel (girls 13 and; 14) had a significant drop in her 100 free (1:15.64), dropping 7 seconds from her previous best.

Mary Hook(girls 13 and 14) had a 1:16.17 100 fly, dropping over 4 seconds and had another personal best in her 50 free (29.80).

“Mary has been working very hard in the gym and in the pool,” Dykema said. “Her efforts are paying off.”

Aubrey Elliott (girls 11 and 12) swam her personal best 100 free (1:10.62), dropping nearly 4 seconds and 50 free (31.22), dropping 2.6 seconds.

“Aubrey has transformed herself into a strong swimmer,” Dykema said. “She has been working hard in the gym and in the pool. Her times show that. I am excited, but not surprised to see Aubrey swim much faster than she ever has before.”

Ethan Oswald (boys11 and12) also improved his time in the 100 free (1:23.99), dropping 10.5 seconds and 50 free (35.80), improving his time by 3.4 seconds.