Tiger Athlete of the Week January 30

This week’s Akron Tiger Athlete of the Week is junior Whitley Koopman of the varsity girls swim team.

Koopman is a second-year varsity swimmer who has made huge improvements this season.  Her efforts have secured her a place at both the Niagara-Orleans All-League and Genesee Region/Niagara Orleans championship meets to close out the season.

Whitley has greatly improved in the freestyle events, dropping 3 seconds in her 50 Freestyle, 10 seconds in her 100 Freestyle, and 20 seconds from her 200 Freestyle times.

She also swam the 500 Freestyle and the 100 Breaststroke this season.

“Whitley is always willing to help support the team,” remarked Coach Nicole Johnson. “There has not been a meet this year that Whitley has not dropped her time in an event! And as a bonus she always has a smile on her face. She’s always willing to put in the work and is an all-around great student athlete. I am lucky to have such a dedicated, hard-worker on the team!”

There’s plenty of competition remaining for the winter sports teams yet this season; spectators are always welcome to cheer on the Tigers! For a schedule of all events, please visit akronschools.org/athletics and follow the teams on X @AkronHSSports.