Westminster Christian Academy will be “fighting” for the Metro League swimming and diving championship, coach Kent Kehr said. Kehr, in his 28th year coaching the Wildcats said his team knows the competition will be keen. “WCA will be fighting for a first-place finish but it will be a tough meet against strong opponents,” Kehr said. The meet will be held at Westminster Christian Academy. The diving portion begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 9). The swimming begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Kehr said hosting a conference meet takes many volunteers to help properly put on such an event. “It’s hard ...
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