Carson Olson: WB6 Don Morris Award Winner and Galesburg’s fastest swimmer

Carson Olson, a Galesburg High School senior, is the 2025 Male Don Morris Multi-Sport Award winner for the Western Big 6 Conference. Named for Alleman’s late coach Don Morris, this prestigious award honors senior multi-sport athletes with a 2.5+ GPA. Olson, a standout in swimming, tennis, and golf, holds numerous swim records and is called Galesburg’s fastest swimmer ever by his coach Ray Van Hootegem. A team captain and WB6 MVP, he’s also a community volunteer.

Carson Olson joined Galesburg's Morning News to talk about the honor.

Galesburg High School senior Carson Olson, the 2025 male recipient of the Don Morris Award.
Galesburg High School senior Carson Olson, the 2025 male recipient of the Don Morris Award. (WGIL)

 

Carson Olson, a Galesburg High School senior, is the 2025 Male Don Morris Multi-Sport Award winner for the Western Big 6 Conference. Named for

 

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