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Merk earns fifth state medal in girls swimming

Lockport’s Hannah Ostrander finished 10th in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events in the regular Athletes with Disabilities category at state on Saturday, Nov. 23, at New Trier. Photo by Carlos Alvarez/22nd Century Media
Randy Whalen, Freelance Reporter
1:25 pm CST November 25, 2019

Lindsey Merk stands alone in Lockport Township girls swimming history. 

The senior earned her fifth state medal this past weekend at the Illinois High School Association Girls State Swim Meet. The finals were held on Saturday, Nov. 23, at New Trier.

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