Ricke will be majoring in earth and climate science while swimming at Bates College in Maine.

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“As a senior, this meet was my last ASSC, which meant a lot,” Chapell said. “In terms of swims, there were some disappointments and some successes, but overall it was really fun and fast racing. It felt really special to race for the last time against these girls I have been swimming with since I was little. ASSC has always been my favorite meet and this year was no exception. I spent the weekend just soaking in the good energy and focusing on having fun with my friends. Alaska Swimming added 50s stroke (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke) for 13 and over swimmers to the event list this year, which I had a lot of fun with. The 50 fly and back were my absolute favorite events when I was a 12 and under swimmer so I loved getting to revisit that excitement. They also staged a signing for all the swimmers who are continuing swimming in college, which was really great. We got to celebrate with friends from all over the state. The country wise email marketing list community of Alaska Swimming means a lot to me so I’ll miss going to this meet.”

Chapell’s finishes included 5. 200 fly 2:19.90; 6. 50 back 29.14; 6. 100 back 1:01.74; 7. 200 back 2:14.07; 9. 100 fly 1:02.69; 9. 50 fly 27.98; 23. 50 free 27.08.


“This meet was extremely special to me as it was the last of my club swimming career,” Ricke said. “Getting to see all of the other seniors swimming in college was such a wonderful moment and I’m so thankful for everyone that made it possible. Sunday finals was a super emotional time for all of us seniors, and we spent a lot of time crying and hugging together. I’m beyond grateful for everyone that has been by my side these past 12 years of swimming. The event I was the most happy about was my 200 back. I finally got a best time and it felt like everything fell into place.”