In a truly remarkable showcase of skill and precision, senior diver Lucas Lauzon has etched his name indelibly in the annals of Chesterton High School diving history. On January 6th against La Porte and Kankakee Valley his extraordinary accomplishment was achieved. Shattering an 18-year-old record with a score of 487.4 points. The record resiliently stood its ground for nearly two decades.

The journey toward accomplishing a feat of this nature involves a dynamic interplay of both mental fortitude and physical prowess. As senior Lauzon reflects on the anticipation leading up to the meet, his excitement is unmatched, fueled by the prospect of competing in a championship-style event after a significant hiatus.

“Prior to the meet, I was excited as I had not competed in a championship-style meet in a while. It was also nice to be able to see and speak with some of the divers from other teams. I was thinking to just relax and every dive would be good” said senior Lauzon.

As the moment finally arrives for him to commence his set of dives, the culmination of meticulous mental preparation merges seamlessly with the physical execution, marking the commencement of his determined pursuit.

After the conclusion of the meet, Lucas remained blissfully unaware of his remarkable achievement.

“The realization that I had broken the record only dawned on me when the announcer brought it to my attention post-meet. The moment it was announced, an overwhelming sense of ecstasy swept over me, realizing that I had surpassed an 18-year-old record set back in 2006,” shared Lauzon.

As the gravity of his accomplishment sank in, he could only articulate the experience as “a cool and exciting moment.” This extraordinary feat marked the pinnacle of Lucas’s outstanding high school diving career, adding a touch of amazement to his already impressive journey in the sport.

In the culmination of his high school career, Lucas really could not have asked for a better finishing show of talent, skill, and dedication.