After four years of swimming, Emily Roberts has been one of the most successful swimmers on the BSM girls’ team her whole high school career. In her senior year, she has been nominated captain, and is succeeding in many different events.

Roberts’ top two events are the 100 freestyle and the 100 backstroke. She has reached the state cut in the backstroke but hasn’t reached her goal time yet of a 58.5. Roberts said, “We have had lots of meets and not enough time to practice and improve, but by the end of the season we should be there.”

As a captain, Roberts has led the team to an even 3-3 record in dual meets. “We had tough losses to Saint Louis Park and Chisago Lakes, but had exciting moments in them such as our medley relay win at St. Louis Park.” Roberts has bonded the group of girls really well and plans on carrying them to state.

Roberts said, “I plan on doing well at state. My best finish is second place, so hopefully I will reach my potential there as well as motivating my teammates to do well.” Overall, Emily feels like the season is going by fast and is sad it is her last year, but is working really hard to make it her best year ever.