The Lewiston High School swim team recently competed at the state level in Boise, Idaho.
Getting to state is an accomplishment in itself. Swimmers accumulate points during competitions throughout the season, and those points help them qualify for the competition. Additionally, the district’s competition is a large deciding factor in who gets to compete.
At districts, the LHS women’s team in the 5A Division paced third and got 128 points. Likewise, the men’s 5A Division placed third with 80 points.
There are multiple competitions at state level, however, only select members of the team were able to compete. For example, “Only the A girls’ relay team got to go,” sophomore Adali Wimer said.
Although making it to state is a challenge, many of the LHS swim team were able to go. Jayla Ackerland, Ryann Schraufngel, Filippo Greggio, and Adali Wimer are just some of the athletes who attended.
“I swim the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle for my individuals,” said Ryann Schraufngel. “I won first in both my events in districts.” By winning first, Ryann was automatically qualified for the state competition.
The boys’ and the girls’ teams compete separately, however, they travel together and attend the events together.
Deegan Everett swam the 100 butterfly and the 50 freestyle in the competition. He had to place the top 14 in the state in districts to make it, and he did!
Women state results are as follows: Corrine Sawyer placed 8th in the 100-yard freestyle, Ryann Schraufngel placed 5th in the 200-yard freestyle, Corrine Sawyer placed 10th in the 200-yard freestyle, Ryann Schraufngel placed 3rd in the 500-yard freestyle, Sophia Carr placed 7th in the 500-yard freestyle, Lillian Sawyer placed 11th in the 200-yard medley race, Lillian Sawyer placed 12th in the 100-yard backstroke, Corrine Sawyer, Sophia Carr, Addy Wimer, and Ryann Schraufngel placed 7th in the 200-yard freestyle relay, Corrine Sawyer, Sophia Carr, Lillian Sawyer, and Ryann Schraufngel placed 4th in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Overall, the women’s team placed 6th overall and accumulated 81 points.
Men state results are as follows: Deegan Everett placed 9th in the 50-yard freestyle, Deegan Everett placed 10th in the 100-yard butterfly, Kaden Antonich placed 7th in the 200-yard medley, Filippo Greggio placed 5th in the 100-yard breaststroke, Kaden Antonich, Filippo Greggio, Deegan Everett, and Canyon Von Lindern placed 4th in the 200-yard medley relay, Kaden Antonich, Filippo Greggio, Deegan Everett, and Canyon Von Lindern scored 8th in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Overall, the men’s team placed 9th and accumulated 56 points.
All of the swim team seniors made it to the state-level competition!
Way to go LHS swim!
Scoring information can be found at: https://idhsaa.org/swimming
