E. O. Wilson Strict Quotations

The time was lenient for districts and that gave a lot more kids an opportunity to swim. I've watched C.J. for a couple of years and he got real focused three days ago and he planned on doing exactly what he did.

He's ranked number one in the district right now according to the swimming.com website. We are definitely aiming toward the state competition.

To sit there after last year's success and make that this year's goal sometimes leads to disappointment. First thing's first - you have to qualify. Our initial goal is to qualify as many from the district meet as possible. It can be a goal, but right now we're not placing it as a goal. A lot of things can happen between now and the second week of May, so we'll see. I do know it's going to be a lot of fun.

I think it's a great opportunity for this part of the state and specifically for our area. Congressman Blunt has always paid a lot of attention to us in this corner of the district and I think it's fantastic we have the No. 2 man in Congress representing us.