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2026-27 Swimming Roster

Caleb Flegel

Samuel Draeger

  • Class Senior
  • Position Backstroke / I.M.
  • Hometown Fife, Wash.
  • Highschool Fife
  • Major Finance, Accounting

Biography

Biographical - 

  • Parents: Luke and Carrie Draeger
  • Hobbies: House plants, true crime docs and car detailing
  • Admired Athlete: Katie Ledecky

Junior - 

  • Samuel was the NWC runner-up in the 400-yard I.M.
  • He finished fourth in both the 200 I.M. and the 200 backstroke.

Sophomore - 

  • Samuel defended his title in the 400-yard I.M. and finished third in the 200-yard backstroke at the 2025 NWC Championships. 
  • He was also fifth in the 200 I.M.

Freshman - 

  • Samuel finished in first place in the 400 IM at the 2024 NWC Championships. 
  • He was a championship finalist in the 200 backstroke.

High School - 

  • Samuel established new team records in the 200 I.M., 100 backstroke, 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle during his career at Fife HS.
  • He was the team's MVP as a senior.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    Backstroke / I.M.

  • 2024-25Sophomore

    Backstroke / I.M.

  • 2025-26Junior

    Backstroke / I.M.

  • 2026-27Senior

    Backstroke / I.M.