Chapy Magazine 2019-2020 | Page 23

SWIMMING ATHLETE OF THE YEAR “ Sadie’s natural talent for her swimming gives her a solid foundation with technique. However, her tenacity, hard work, dedication, attention to detail and desire to be coached is what sets her apart. She is an athlete who is critical of herself but willing to take advice and apply it. She was a wonderful team leader through her actions and attitude. ” MORRISON HEAD COACH CHELSEA BREWER Sadie Norman was a part of a Morrison senior class that put the Fillies on the map when it comes to their time in the pool. A senior at Fulton High School, Norman and her two sisters swam all four years for Chelsea Brewer and the Morrison varsity swim team. She impressed in that time, kicking her way into Morrison record books in her senior season. Norman served as a co-captain for the Morrison swim team that impressed all year. They won two invitationals and finished 2nd at the conference swim meet at the end of the year. In that conference meet, Norman was a leading point contributor, taking second place in two individual events, the 1-- Butterfly and the 100 Backstroke. She also swam on the second place 200 Medley Relay and the second place 200 Free Relay to help the team. In the IHSA Sectional meet, her 21 individual points garnered adn 50 relay points she contributed to helped lead the Filles to the highest sectional team finish in over a decade (third). She placed fifth overall in the 100 Backstroke and fourth in the 100 Butterfly, swimming her best time in each. Sadie Norman also was on the third place 200 Freestyle Relay and the second place 200 Medley Relay, swimming a 28.59 on the backstroke leg. That Medley team swam their way to the record board, breaking an 18-year old varsity record with a 1:53.79 to solidify the team and her name in school history. SADIE NORMAN MORRISON HIGH SCHOOL | SENIOR CHAPY Awards | 2019-2020 23