Owen senior advances to swimming state championship

Sam Hey qualifies to compete in 200 yard individual medley

Fred McCormick
The Valley Echo
February 8, 2021

Owen High School senior Sam Hey will compete, Feb. 12, for a 1A/2A state championship in the 200 yard individual medley. Photo by Fred McCormick

Owen High School senior Sam Hey is heading to Cary, Friday, Feb. 12, as he attempts to win a 1A/2A state championship in the 200 yard individual medley.

Hey was the lone member of the Seahorses to advance beyond the Western Regional competition in Huntersville, Feb. 5, when he posted a 2:06.53 final time in the event. His performance secured a third-place finish and qualified him to compete for a state title.

The swimmer qualified for two events in regional competition, following a regular season in which he helped lead Owen to a Western Highlands Conference championship.

Hey will be one of 12 swimmers competing for the state title.