BOYS SWIMMING | 5 STARS 5 high school boys swimming stars of the week: Jan. 29 edition SEAN DAVIS Jan 29, 2025 Jan 29, 2025 Updated Feb 3, 2025 × The Eagles sophomore discusses his favorite United States Olympic swimmer, favorite opposing pool and three other fun facts. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The State Journal will recognize the accomplishments of five boys swimming athletes from our coverage area each week.kAm%96 677@CED >2J ?@E 36 E96 8C62E6DE DE2E:DE:42==J 3FE 2C6 ?@E23=6] (6 E96? :?G:E6 C6256CD E@ G@E6 7@C E96 $FA6C?@G2[ E96 A6C7@C>2?46 E92E >@DE DE@@5 @FE E@ J@F]k^AmkAmw6C6 2C6 E9:D H66<’D 9@?@C66D]k^Amk9am(2=E6C q:==>6J6C 96=AD DA62C9625 3:8 H:?k^9am Billmeyer COURTESY BILL WUERGER kAm~?6 E62> 92D DE@@5 :? '6C@?2’D H2J :? q:8 t:89E r@?76C6?46 5F2= >66E 24E:@? 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