By Molly Mercaldo – Entertainment Editor

The Jonathan Law boys swim team has recently gained a new member. Freshman Edward Platonov has dove into the season, breaking two school records at the first meet of the season against Amity High School. He has since broken the 200 IM (which had stood since 1980) and the 100 fly (which had stood since 1979) Platonov sat down with Advocate Entertainment Editor Molly Mercaldo to discuss the upcoming season.

Molly Mercaldo: What records have you broken so far?

Edward Platonov: I broke the 200 freestyle (time of 1:53) and the 500 freestyle (time of 5:06) so far this season. (Note: Since this article was published, Platonov broke the 200 IM and 100 fly records.)

MM: What is your favorite part of swimming?

EP: My favorite part of swim in the competition and swimming against other people.

MM: What do you hope to accomplish this season?

EP: I hope to make states and bring some teammates up with me.

MM: How do you feel about the Jonathan Law boys swim team?

EP: I feel like we’ll be really good this year, and I hope to go positive.

MM: What do  you need to succeed going further into the season?

EP: I think we need team positivity and practices with effort to strengthen us.