Cheney girls' swim at Ephrata jamboree

The Cheney girls’ swimming team delved right into the water at a jamboree Saturday, Sept. 13 in Ephrata, Wash., against nine other teams.

Sophomore McKenzie Norman had a great start to her season, placing first in the 100-yard freestyle in 56.86 seconds. She also placed in the top five of the 100-yard backstroke, where she finished in 1 minute and 5.52 seconds. Not only does Norman qualify for state in both events, but she also broke the current Cheney High School record for the 100-yard backstroke.

“She was close last year,” head coach Jennifer Hochwalt said. “She made two state times right o...