2025 Girls High School Preview: Section 3AA

Section 3AA

Teams in the Section
Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Eastview, Park, Rosemount, Two Rivers

2024 Section Champion: Eastview – 419 pts
2024 Section Runner-up: Rosemount – 392 pts

Notable Graduates

• Stella Bushard (Eastview) – 100 Fly (1st Sections/16th State), 200 IM (1st Sections/12th State)
• Kaia Churness (Eastview) – 100 Free (5th Sections), 50 Free (3rd Sections)
• Marissa Montesinos (Eastview) – 100 Back (8th Sections)
• Kelly Estebo (Rosemount) – Diving (1st Sections)
• Madison Kessler (Rosemount) – 100 Free (12th Sections), 200 IM (7th Sections)
• Addison Pavek (Rosemount) – 100 Back (1st Sections/10th State), 100 Fly (2nd Sections)
• An Le (Rosemount) – 100 Back (7th Sections), 50 Free (16th Sections)
• Charlotte Vogen (Two Rivers) – 100 Fly (7th Sections), 50 Free (5th Sections)
• Eden Hill (Two Rivers) – 100 Back (3rd Sections), 100 Free (3rd Sections)
• Willa Vogen (Two Rivers) – 100 Breast (8th Sections), 200 IM (9th Sections)
• Claire Kindseth (Eagan) – 200 Free (9th Sections), 500 Free (8th Sections)
• Julia Schluter (Eagan) – Diving (5th Sections)
• Lauren Bachmeier (Burnsville) – 100 Free (7th Sections), 50 Free (6th Sections)
• Alayna Faletti (Park) – 100 Fly (6th Sections), 50 Free (9th Sections)
• Sarah Weston (Park) – Diving (6th Sections)

It will look quite a bit different with 2024 third place team Hastings moving to Class A and leaving 300+ points up for grabs.  Eastview won their first section title since 2009 last year and looks to hold off Rosemount to make it two in a row.

Apple Valley returns a powerhouse lineup that made waves last postseason. Senior Greta Marcott sprinted to a pair of Section titles in the 50 Free and 100 Free, backing up her dominance with matching 6th-place finishes at the State Meet. Junior Delaney Bell added strength in the stroke events, placing 2nd in the 100 Breast and claiming 16th in the 100 Fly. Senior Ruby Wiegrefe chipped in with a 6th-place finish in the 200 IM, showcasing her all-around ability. Senior Sam Graves and junior Vivian Lenzen round out a deep and experienced group ready to challenge for a top spot.

Burnsville is led by junior Liv Vatafu, who turned in a solid postseason with an 8th-place finish in the 50 Free and a 6th in the grueling 500 Free. Sophomore Madeline Noble contributed with a strong 3rd-place performance in the 100 Breast and added depth with a 13th in the 100 Fly.

Eagan will lean on sophomore Ruby Kaul, who finished 6th in the 200 Free and 8th in the 100 Fly, giving the Wildcats a versatile contributor across both mid-distance and stroke events.

Eastview boasts one of the most complete lineups in the section. Senior Lily Sisson was outstanding last season, taking 2nd in the 200 Free and earning a State berth where she placed 16th. She also won the 500 Free at Sections and followed up with a 14th-place finish at State. Junior Maddie Wentzel was right behind, placing 7th in the 200 Free and 4th in the 500 Free. Junior Frances Anderson delivered in both the 200 IM and 100 Breast, winning the breaststroke event and taking 3rd in the IM. Senior Molly Vogen added depth with a 5th-place finish in the 200 IM and 9th in the 100 Fly. Senior Aimee Birmingham chipped in with a 7th-place finish in the 50 Free and placed 4th in the 100 Back. Senior Halle Jansma contributed on the board with a 4th in diving, while freshman Hazel Richins impressed with a 7th-place swim in the 100 Breast.

Park brings a young core full of promise. Eighth grader Chloe Micek impressed with a 5th-place finish in the 100 Back and added a 16th in the 100 Free. Fellow eighth grader Grace Sahli scored 6th in the 100 Breast, while junior Ruby Igl placed 8th in diving.

Rosemount looks to be a top contender again, led by junior Annika Arlandson, who sprinted to 2nd in the 50 Free and 2nd in the 100 Free, earning a trip to State where she placed 10th. Senior Isla George followed closely with a 3rd-place finish in the 200 Free. Junior Madi Jennen captured the 200 Free title and went on to take 14th at State. Junior Katie Rucci added value with an 8th-place finish in the 200 IM.