ALL-NWADG SWIM/DIVE

Boys Swimmer of the Year

RYAN HUSBAND

SCHOOL Bentonville High

CLASS Junior

THE SCOOP Husband is one of the most decorated swimmers in state history and a multiple time all-state selection. ... As a junior, set a state record in the 200 freestyle in 1:39.03, breaking Ellis Miller's previous mark of 1:39.41 set in 2009. ... Also won the 100 fly in 50.07 and swam the opening leg of the winning 200 freestyle relay to help the Tigers to a second place in the Class 6A meet. ... As a junior, won the 200 free and the 100 free and swam the second leg of the winning 400 free relay. ... Was a key member of the Bentonville's state champion team as a sophomore, winning the 200 free and 100 free, and swimming legs on the winning 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. ... Husband owns or has a part in four state swim records. ... Has signed to swim at Auburn University.

DID YOU KNOW Husband started swimming at the age of seven in Minnesota and quickly showed a lot of ability. His family moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2013. His younger brother Gavin is also a swimmer.

QUOTABLE "I enjoy swimming. Sometimes the workouts are really tough, and that makes it hard, but knowing that I have the talent to swim in college, that motivates me knowing that I have that out there."

-- Chip Souza • @nwachip