WHITEFISH BAY — The Whitefish Bay High School girls swim team put their rivalry with Nicolet High School aside to honor their friend and fellow swimmer, Grant Freeze.
The meet started with a moment of silence to honor the 16-year-old from Fox Point who was killed in a car crash last Wednesday.
"To see other kids swimming their sport and not see him is really painful," Grant's mom, Kellie Freeze, said.
Freeze is finding peace as members of the swim community wrap their arms around her.
"We're so honored and blessed that Grant could be something that unifies so many people," she added.
Grant was a Nicolet Knights swimmer and Ozaukee Aquatics team member who was loved by many.
The Whitefish Bay High School pool was filled with shirts that said Team Grant, and swimmers had his name wri