Lady Kings race to 5th at States

The Lady Kings swam to three new school records to finish 5th overall at ASAA State Championships.  Just twelve points separated 2nd from 5th in the team race.  It is the fourth time in the last five years that the Lady Kings have earned a top-5 placing at the meet.

Isabel Stephens (Fr.), Kendra Standley (Fr.), Janelle Stacy (So.) and Emilee Johnson (Jr.) improved their own school record in the 200 Medley Relay, swam at Regionals, to place third.  Janelle then lowered her own record in the 100 fly, earning the silver with a 58.86.

Emilee and Janelle were joined by Alyson Walker (Fr.) and Alissa Bezenek (Fr.) to drop 3.5 seconds from their qualifying time, to break the school mark in the 400 Freestyle Relay, and race to 4th place.

Every Lady King swam to personal bests in the finals.  Emilee earned 2nd (200 free) and 3rd (100 free).  Janelle and Kendra both added silvers (200 IM and 100 breast, respectively).  Alissa added an eighth in the 100 back.

Case Kuikhoven (So.) was the only male Kayhi swimmer to earn a trip to States, and capitalized on the opportunity.  He raced to two personal bests in placing 5th in the 500 free and 6th in the 200 IM.  His points placed Kayhi 14th in the team race, up from 16th last year.

Results:ASAA High School State Championships.