By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — After dominating every event in which she was entered in the Northwestern Conference, Watauga’s Lauren Patterson earned “Swimmer of the Year” honors for the 2023 season. Her coach, David Gragg, also received recognition as the women’s “Coach of the Year.”
Watauga placed eight of its women swimmers on the all-conference list announced on March 1.
ALL CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
- Lola Herring – Watauga
- Lauren Patterson – Watauga
- Elise Rasco – Watauga
- Athena Elliott – Watauga
- Virginia St. Clair – Watauga
- Annabelle Stewart – Watauga
- Mary-Kathryn Riddle – Watauga
- Maggie Cheves – Watauga
- Chloe Bolick – S Caldwell
- Zoe Annas – S Caldwell
- Jade Moyer – S Caldwell
- Kaylee Moore – S Caldwell
- Elettra Dalcerri – Hibriten
- Acacia Felmlee – Hibriten
- Darby Keen – Hibriten
- Anslie Norris – Hibriten
- Lacie McPeak – Hibriten
NWC Women’s Swimming – Final Team Rankings
1. Watauga
2. Hibriten
3. South Caldwell
4. Freedom
5. Alexander
6. Ashe County
