Senior swimmer David Son is ready to get back in the water again and lead Secaucus further into the state tournament.
The 5-foot-7, 160-pound Son, who specializes in the 100 freestyle, 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley, finished fourth individually (50.43) in the 100 butterfly at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Gloucester Tech’s Natatorium in Sewell on March 3 and placed seventh in the 200 butterfly (1:53.16) at the Speedo Sectionals — North in Ithaca, New York on March 22.
Son, who is also a member of the Jersey Flyers Aquatics Club and has not committed to a college yet, has set sights on individual and team goals for this upcoming season.
“I would like to make it into Junior Nationals and as for my team, I’m expecting to lead and I think a lot more of our swimmers can improve in each event to get to another level,” said Son. “I hope to improve on my underwater kicks and achieve the fastest breakout stroke.”
Currently the 34th-ranked swimmer in the Garden State, according to CollegeSwimming.com, Son was selected 1st-team All-NJIC (North Jersey Interscholastic Conference) in the 100 butterfly and 500 freestyle events and was named 2nd-team All-NJIC in the 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay last season.
“David has been an asset to our program over the past three years. He has acted as a leader and a role model for the other swimmers,” said Secaucus head coach Krystle Snarski, who is in her third year at the helm after serving eight years as an assistant coach. “This year I expect him to take on the role as captain of the team and to progress even more in his events.”
Last season, Secaucus (5-4) finished in third place in the NJIC championships and placed sixth in the Hudson County championships.
“I’ve made many memories and friends over the past four years here at Secaucus,” said Son. “The past four years here have made me who I am today.”
