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Norwalk Today
By the People, for the People
Norwalk Swimmers Represent Lincoln at State Meet
Keegan Kraft and Brayden Plourde compete in individual events on Day 1 of Iowa Boys State Swimming Championships.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Representing Des Moines Lincoln, Norwalk seniors Keegan Kraft and Brayden Plourde competed in three individual preliminary races at Friday's Iowa Boys State Swimming Championships. Kraft had a personal-best time in the 200-yard IM and also competed in the 100-yard backstroke, while Plourde raced in the 100-yard freestyle.
Why it matters
The state swimming championships are a prestigious event that showcases the top high school swimmers in Iowa. Kraft and Plourde's participation represents an accomplishment for the Norwalk swimmers and their school, Des Moines Lincoln.
The details
Kraft competed in two events, highlighted by a 21st-place finish in the 200-yard IM with a personal-best time of 2:03.41. He also placed 31st in the 100-yard backstroke. Plourde finished 31st in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 50.14 seconds. Both swimmers will team up with Norwalk sophomore Daxton Hughes and Blake Bennett in the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relays on Saturday.
- The two-day state meet is being held inside the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City.
- Friday's competition featured the preliminary races.
- Today's competition begins at 12:30 p.m.
The players
Keegan Kraft
A Norwalk senior competing for the Des Moines Lincoln swim team.
Brayden Plourde
A Norwalk senior competing for the Des Moines Lincoln swim team.
Daxton Hughes
A Norwalk sophomore competing for the Des Moines Lincoln swim team.
Blake Bennett
A Norwalk swimmer competing for the Des Moines Lincoln swim team.
Des Moines Lincoln
The high school that the Norwalk swimmers are representing at the Iowa Boys State Swimming Championships.
What’s next
Kraft and Plourde, along with Hughes and Bennett, will compete in the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relays on Saturday.
The takeaway
The participation of Norwalk swimmers Keegan Kraft and Brayden Plourde at the prestigious Iowa Boys State Swimming Championships represents an impressive accomplishment for the athletes and their school, Des Moines Lincoln.
