2023 Boys Co-Swimmer of the Year: Cole Witmer

Now that the winter sports season has come to a close, it’s time to reveal the All-Coastal Preps teams. Over the next few days, you will get to know more about the players of the year while also seeing who made first and second team in swimming & diving, wrestling and basketball.

The Coastal Preps Boys Co-Swimmer of the Year is junior Cole Witmer from Hoggard.

Cole’s Accomplishments

Cole Witmer was the only boys swimmer to claim four victories at the Mideastern Conference Championship.

The Hoggard junior won the 100 backstroke and 200 IM. He also anchored the 200 and 400 freestyle relays to help the Vikings secure another team title.

A versatile swimmer, Witmer had top-20 area times in six individual events and all three relays. He had the top three times in the 100 backstroke and top two in the 200 IM. 

At the 4A East Regional, Witmer placed third in the 100 backstroke and sixth in the 50 freestyle. The 200 freestyle relay was second and 400 freestyle relay was third.

A week later at the 4A State Championship, Witmer set the New Hanover County record in the 100 backstroke with a time of 49.12 to finish as the runner-up. He tied for 19th in the 50 freestyle and helped both relays finish in the top 15 (seventh place for 400 freestyle relay and 13th place for 200 freestyle relay).

More about Cole

Favorite Restaurant(s): Islands

Favorite Movie(s): Forrest Gump

Favorite TV Show(s): The Office

Favorite Athlete(s): LeBron James

Favorite memory from this season: State runner-up in the 100 backstroke.

Favorite memory from your career: Winning the 200 backstroke at senior sectionals last weekend.

Favorite thing about your school or team: The team spirit and enthusiasm.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Florida Keys

Are you a morning or night person?: Morning 100%

What is something you could eat for a week straight?: Tacos

What is your favorite milkshake flavor from Cook Out?: Oreo or Reese’s

What app on your phone do you use the most?: Chess

What is one hidden talent you have that most people don’t know about?: I play guitar

Would you rather dance or sing in front of a group of people?: Dance