Merrill, Lakeland Union and Wisconsin Rapids Girls Battle at Rapids’ Raider Swim Invite

Merrill, Lakeland Union and Wisconsin Rapids Girls Battle at Rapids’ Raider Swim Invite

Merrill took second, Lakeland Union finished third, and Wisconsin Rapids was fifth at the Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln Raider Invite.

Lakeland Unionś Olivia Mickle collected a pair of wins in the 50 yard freestyle and 100 backstroke.

Area event winners

• Olivia Mickle, Lakeland Union, 50 yard freestyle, 100 backstroke

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Merrill, Lakeland Union and Wisconsin Rapids Girls Battle at Rapids’ Raider Swim Invite

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Author: David Keech

David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]