Kokomo Haworth High School, 1981 – 83
Chris was an integral part of their 1981 team runner-up finish and the 1982 championship team. At the 1981 championships, Chris and his teammates won the 200-yard medley relay in a state record time. He also finished third in the 50-yard freestyle. At the 1982 championships, Chris won his first individual title in the 50-yard freestyle. His relay team again claimed the 200-yard medley relay title in state record time. He also finished third in the 100-yard butterfly. As a senior, Chris defended his title in the 50-yard freestyle and set a new state record in the preliminaries with a 20.96. He also finished as runner-up in the 100-yard butterfly. Chris went on to swim at Indiana University where he swam for the legendary James “Doc”