A Team Before There Was A Pool: Joan And Tom Murray Built A Lutcher Swimming Legacy | News Examiner-Enterprise

Joan and Tom Murray being presented the 1999 Division III State Championship trophy from a Louisiana High School Athletic Association representative. The Murrays coached and guided the LHS swimming team to six consecutive state championships from 1996 thr

III State Championship trophy. Joan and Tom Murray (far right) started the swim program at Lutcher High in 1995 and one year later they coached the team to the title. The swim program’s success led to the St. James School Board investing and building Lu

A Team Before There Was A Pool: Joan And Tom Murray Built A Lutcher Swimming Legacy

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 5:00am

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