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High school swimming: Cherokee Bluff's Dean Wall focused on looking forward after claiming state title in 50-yard freestyle

Bears senior has his next goal set to make the Olympic Trials

Cherokee Bluff's Dean Wall celebrates winning the 50-yard freestyle swimming state championship on Feb. 4, 2023 in Atlanta. Photo by Kristi Goodwin For The Times

Cherokee Bluff's Dean Wall celebrates winning the 50-yard freestyle swimming state championship on Feb. 4, 2023 in Atlanta. Photo by Kristi Goodwin For The Times

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Updated: Feb 7, 2023, 12:12 AM

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Less than 48 hours after touching the wall first in the Class 4A/5A division, the senior was already thinking about what’s next on his wish list, which is to qualify for the Olympic Trials.

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North Hall's boys swimming team members (L to R) Brycen Garrett, Michal Collins, Blake Bubniak, Louis Carey, William Carey, Karson Lanier and Cooper Smart pose following the Trojans' record-setting third-place team finish in the GHSA Class A-3A State Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Photo by Meredith West For The Times

North Hall swimming 2.jpeg — North Hall's boys swimming team members (L to R) Brycen Garrett, Michal Collins, Blake Bubniak, Louis Carey, William Carey, Karson Lanier and Cooper Smart pose following the Trojans' record-setting third-place team finish in the GHSA Class A-3A State Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Photo by Meredith West For The Times

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Updated: Feb 7, 2025, 3:17 AM

Published: Feb 7, 2025, 3:08 AM

School-record relay performance helps Trojan boys post the highest team finish in school history, while Lady Trojans also lead Hall contingent in team standings.

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