Gardner Webb Swimming is all about team, always standing up during races, cheering on others, and supporting one another day in and day out. Photo by Tessa Walsh

Before every session there is a team cheer Photo by Tessa Walsh

Coach Mike Simpson says “We are representing Christ” Photo by Tessa Walsh

Kelsey Williams about to start her 50 freestyle race Photo by Tessa Walsh

Kelsey Williams finishing and looking at the scoreboard to see her time. Photo by Tessa Walsh

Coach Mike Simpson watching races Photo by Tessa Walsh

Freshman Carol Zangla, Anna Banick, and Emily Nordberg watching finals Photo by Tessa Walsh

Junior Hal McKay taking his mark. Photo by Tessa Walsh

Junior Conner Bos preparing to race with his team on the side Photo by Tessa Walsh

Photo by Miranda Johns Nathan Lile takes the top spot in the 50 freestyle

Nathan Lile prior to taking the win for GWU Photo by Miranda Johns

Photo by Tessa Walsh Another huge victory for the men’s team, just out touching the competition for a first place finish in the 200 freestyle relay.

Photo by Miranda Johns Coach Mike Simpson placing the winning medal on Nathan Lile

Photo by Tessa Walsh Celebrating from the podium, Conner Bos holds up a GWU swimming towel

Photo by Tessa Walsh The 200 freestyle relay was led off by Nathan Lile, followed by a life time best by Conner Bos, then Tyler Gomez, and anchoring with Hal McKay

Senior Giorgie Graves wears wonder woman apparel for senior night at conference. Graves is the first swimmer to successfully compete in all four years of Division 1 swimming and collect a degree in Nursing (BSN) in Gardner Webb History. Photo by Tessa Walsh

Music is always played during breaks from racing, and some swimmers dance along. Here freshman Brendon Teeters dances next to senior Susie Ward. Photo by Tessa Walsh

All the seniors line up to be recognized, in superhero theme. Photo by Tessa Walsh

All eight senior girls with head coach Mike Simpson. Photo by Tessa Walsh

Sophomore Lauren Oglesby wins the 1650 freestyle for the second year in a row. Photo by Tessa Walsh

Conner Bos diving in for a 100 yard leg of the 400 freestyle relay. Photo by Tessa Walsh

Sophomore Tyler Gomez celebrating the win of the 400 freestyle relay Photo by Tessa Walsh

Junior Conner Bos hugging Nathan Lile after winning the 400 freestyle relay Photo by Tessa Walsh

Conner Bos hugging Mike Simpson before stepping onto the podium Photo by Tessa Walsh