Krakens Open Fall/Winter Season at Lakeland Sprints

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Swim Club Krakens joined area athletes gathered at the Lakeland Union High School Swimming Pool in Minocqua for the Lakeland Sprints Halloween Special swim meet on Oct. 31.
Michael Berg took first place in the 25-yard Butterfly. Michael also collected a second place (PR) in the 25-yard Backstroke and a fourth (PR) in the 25-yard Freestyle. AJ Plummer placed first (PR) in the 100-yard Individual Medley and a pair of seconds (PR) in the 50-yard Freestyle and 50-yard Butterfly.
Other top finishers included James Berg placed third (PR) in the 50-yard backstroke and fourth place (PR) in the 50-yard Breaststroke.
Charles Berg with sixth place (PR) in the 25-yard Butterfly and a pair of seventh places (PR) in the 25-yard Freestyle and 25-yard Backstroke. Anna Gumz placed fifth (PR) in the 50-yard Backstroke and sixth (PR) in the 50-yard Breaststroke. Ally Gumz finished in eighth in the 25-yard Backstroke. Willow Devine had a seventh place (PR) in the 50-yard Backstroke and a pair of eighth places (PR) in the 100-yard Individual Medley and 50-yard Freestyle. Our first time swimmers included Jasper and Tyler Smith.
The Krakens also participated in a fun Halloween mixed relay which had all age groups swimming. Each person was assigned a 25-, 50- or 100-yard Freestyle. Our swimmers placed third with Ally Gumz, Michael Berg, Anna Gumz, Jasper Smith and AJ Plummer.

Looking ahead, the Krakens will dive back into action as they travel to compete in the 2026 OSHY Champion Meet which takes place from Nov. 20 to 22, hosted by the Oshkosh YMCA Swim Team (OSHY) in Wisconsin.
About the Wisconsin Rapids Swim Club
The Wisconsin Rapids Swim Club (WRSC) is a Wisconsin Rapids Parks and Recreation Department program which serves youth athletes between the ages of 5 and 18. Training is conducted year-round, utilizing the Lincoln High School Community Pool during the academic year and shifting to Witter Park Aquatics Center during the summer months. To view the complete seasonal meet schedule, check out detailed heat information or connect with the coaching staff, visit the official Krakens SwimTopia Website. For direct club inquiries, email info.wrsc.swim@gmail.com. Families interested in signing up for the upcoming season can register online through wr.activityreg.com.