Quotes by Hali Robinson

“All of the South Division teams have fought tooth and nail this year. I think Mike Harris has provided great leadership for Marion-Franklin throughout the season.”

“Those guys have won (a lot of) games and theyre extremely well-coached. We look forward to the challenge, and its going to be a challenging game Im sure.”

“Swimming the anchor it comes down to being touched out or not. You have to step it up. Its very stressful. If you get touched out you feel like you let the entire team down. I knew this was our last chance, I wasnt going to let up.”

“I think we were just so overwhelmed with being here. It kind of took over our nerves. Were the first swimmers to make it to the state in our schools history. Thats quite an accomplishment. Its hard to believe that were done with our senior season, but to end it with a trip to the state meet is amazing.”

“Ultimately, our commitment on the defensive end pulled it out for us.”

“We did not honor certain critical possessions down the stretch like we should have, and it proved detrimental.”

“We have been trying to make it for four years now. This kind of shows (future Grandview swimmers) they can do it. They can get someone to the state meet.”

“I think its a good choice and a good program. Shes been consistent and certainly wants to get better and better. Shes already gone 5-6 this year and we want to get her going 5-8 by the regional.”