Whitehead swims to title and into history

Union County High School's Eva Whitehead (center) displays the two medals she earned — including one for a championship — at the FHSAA Class 1A state finals in swimming. Whitehead, pictured with her parents, Brad and Jennifer, earned her school's first-ever state title in the sport by winning the 200 IM.

BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Union County High School junior Eva Whitehead faced pressure and her own expectations like a champ, and in the end that’s exactly what she ended up being — a champ. Whitehead won the 200-yard individual medley at the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A state finals in swimming on Nov.…

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