By Brad Durham
McMinnville Swim Team coach and Warren County Sports Hall-of-Famer Paige Northcutt just completed her 28th season with the local swim team. The team completed their season this past weekend, and the following are some quick questions with Paige about the season.
The interview (2:42) can be seen in its entirety.
BD Newsletter: How did you do in the championship meet this past weekend?
Paige Northcutt: We were fourth overall. Our girls team won second overall.
BD: How do you feel about how you started and finished the season?
Paige: We had a slow start to the season because the weather was a little cooler, which cost us about three weeks. I think we progressed well. We had a lot of best times, personal best times. It was good overall.
BD: How was participation compared to other years? Were the numbers up or down this year?
Paige: This year we had 123 swimmers. Last year I think we had 116 swimmers. Our numbers were up just a little bit. I think that everyone should swim. If you are not on the team, it is a good way to promote a giant life skill.
BD: Where do you see McMinnville’s swim team going over the next five years?
Paige: Next year, I hope to maintain, and to get a little bit better. I hope our numbers grow, and that will show that we really do need an indoor pool. Then the team could swim year-round and be competitive with the first, second and third place teams.
BD: Everyone you swim against has an indoor pool, correct?
Paige: Yes. Everyone in the 10 counties we compete against have an indoor pool.
Bonus Question
BD: How’s your niece Charlie doing on the swim team in Jacksonville, Florida?
Paige: She is doing great. She would be the fastest five-year-old on the MST team, girl or boy. Her championships are next Friday.
All photos provided by Paige Northcutt…
Iva Newman. Caroline Tanner
Ground: Lollie Guthrie, KellyGrace Simpson
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