Muskego High School senior Lauren Stigler has given her verbal commitment to the University of North Dakota for 2017-18. Stigler explained to SwimSwam:
“I chose to swim and further my academics at the University of North Dakota because I love how the team did things together and encouraged each other with each other’s swimming and even in and outside of school. I absolutely fell in love with the campus as soon as I got there. The facilities they have for all students are remarkable! The way the team bonded and welcomed me with open arms was what I wanted in a team. I love how the coaching staff can be fun, yet determined to get the work done in the pool and in the classroom. I fell in love with UND and I couldn’t be more excited about my decision!”
Stigler is the reigning Wisconsin state champion in the 100 breast, having won the event at the WIAA Girls Division 1 State Meet. She was also sixth in the 200 IM, swam breast on the medley relay and anchored the 400 free relay.
Stigler swims year-round with Southwest Aquatic Team. She had an excellent spring season this past year, notching best times in many of her top events.
| SCY | LCM | |
| 50 breast | 29.17 | 33.32 |
| 100 breast | 1:02.97 | 1:12.37 |
| 200 breast | 2:18.71 | 2:42.59 |
| 200 IM | 2:04.99 | 2:26.75 |
| 50 fly | 26.23 | 29.57 |
| 100 fly | 57.55 | 1:06.30 |
Stigler’s 100 breast time would rank 3rd on UND’s all-time list; her 200 breast fourth, and her 200 IM fifth. At the 2016 WAC Championships, Stigler would have added points to the Fighting Hawks’ tally by scoring in the top 8 in the 100 breast, 200 breast, and 200 IM, as well as the C final of the 100 fly.
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