Boys Swimmer of the Year: Move works out well for Edmond Memorial's Naresh Naik

Narayan was a star swimmer at Heritage Hall, earning All-City Swimmer of the Year honors.

Although the brothers are close, Naresh wanted to make a name on his own.

“It was a big part of it,” the junior said. “But it's just a better school for me here.

“There's more people. Heritage Hall doesn't have as much respect for other sports except for football.”

The move paid off.

Although he missed the high school season last year after the transfer, Naik enjoyed his new surroundings.

This year, when he was able to get in the pool, he shined.

He won the 100 Freestyle and finished third in the 200 Individual Medley.

Now, he's earned The Oklahoman's Boys All-City Swimmer of the Year honors.

The third-place finish eats at Naik, even though the two swimmers that finished ahead of him in the event are both close friends.

Naik is already looking forward to next year's high school season.

“I'm mixing things up,” Naresh said. “I'll probably do the 200 Free instead of the 200 IM and just try to do as fast as I can.