Blue Springs South junior Carter McIntosh, left, poses for a photo with Jaguars head coach Errich Oberlander after winning the Class 2 state title in the 50-yard freestyle at the state championships in St. Peters. Oberlander taught McIntosh to swim when he was 5 years old and later reaped the rewards of his first individual swimming state champion in his many years at the helm. McIntosh, with a state title and a relay all-state medal, is The Examiner’s 2021 Boys Swimmer/Diver of the Year. ERRICH OBERLANDER/BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL/SUBMITTED
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