The Cheney High girls’ swimming team finished their regular season on the road, Oct. 25, losing their final meet of the regular season to defending state champions the Pullman Greyhounds 106-62.
Despite losing in team points, several Blackhawk swimmers did well at the meet. Makenzie Norman qualified for state in the 200-yard freestyle, after she finished first in 2 minutes and 4.31 seconds. She also took first in the 100 freestyle in 56.16.
Alexis Schmidt placed first in the 100 butterfly in 1:03.32. Schmidt also took second in the 200 individual medley. Tenley Nelson finished second in the 500 freestyle while Sam Abbott took third in the 100 backstroke.
In team events, Norman, Schmidt, Nelson and Kaylie Geschke took second in both the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relays. Izzie Corlett, Catherine Ghana, Melissa Johnson and Brittany Meyer finished second in the 200 medley relay.
The Blackhawks travel to Ellensburg to compete in districts, Oct. 31-Nov. 1. The team finished fourth at last year’s competiton. Head coach Jennifer Hochwalt said she is taking 14 swimmers to districts. She hopes to get a couple of wildcard entries for the state championships.
“Most of the swimmers will be fine tuning their speed and quick turns,” Hochwalt said. “We’re focusing on getting their bodies ready to swim fast.”
Al Stover can be reached at [email protected].
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