MARYSVILLE — Senior swim captains Tony Preston and Darien Corcoran-Clark may lead two different high schools, but they are both seasoned leaders.

Preston, captain for Marysville-Pilchuck, and Corcoran-Clark, Marysville Getchell’s captain, are the only seniors to have swam all four years.

They were obvious choices Jenks, said.

“I’ve known them for quite awhile,” said Jenks, who has coached both swimmers since they 11-years-old. “I’ve seen them grow as swimmers and as individuals.”

They have endured swimming throughout high school with a “lot of dedication,” sacrificing winter breaks and weekends to perfect their craft.

“Tony does a good job of leading by example based on how hard he works in practice, and Darien is good at cheering and being enthusiastic,” Jenks said. “They have different combinations of leadership qualities.”

Corcoran-Clark has been swimming since he was in the fourth grade and played numerous sports like track and football before making swim his primary focus.

“I realized I was better at swimming, and I liked the atmosphere,” he said.

He plans to use his physical and leadership skills he has learned from swimming to join the Army and go to Western Washington University to become a history teacher after that.

“I learned to be really dedicated and not be selfish,” he said. “I feel like going in there it [the Army training] will be a breeze.”

Preston, also a member of the golf team, has learned what he is capable of accomplishing.

“I’m stronger than I think,” Preston said. “When I’m swimming the 200 freestyle on my last lap, I have to kick into gear. My legs are really tired, but I keep going.”

Preston has also played a part in garnering newcomers to come out to swim for M-P.

“The coolest thing I’ve seen this year is seeing a lot more people,” he said. “I’d go around and talk to them to join swimming. ‘It’s a lot of fun and a lot of work, and you make lots of good acquaintances with your teammates,'” he said.

After high school, Preston wants to study mechanical engineering at Everett Community College, but will still “swim to stay in shape and have fun,” he said.

Though modest in how they perceive to swim competitively after high school, Jenks believes they are more than capable.

“The great thing about swimming is that you can always find a spot,” Jenks said. “They could find a spot for themselves at division one, but there’s also division two and three.”

“They’re doing a great job as captains,” Jenks said. “I hope our program has helped them become the young men they want to be going out into their adult lives.”