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Kentwood swimmer in the fly section of the IM race.

Ben Ray / The Reporter Kentwood swimmer in the fly section of the IM race.

Kentwood and Kentridge record points at state swim

Swimmer and diver recorded points at the King County Aquatic Center.

Kent area swimmers competed Feb. 15-17 at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center for the WIAA State Boys Swim and Dive Championships.

Kentwood and Kentridge were the lone representatives at the year-end event and both recorded points when all was said and done.

Schuyler Wright, a sophomore, recorded Kentwood’s lone points in the 100-fly, finishing in 13th place.

For Kentridge, Timothy Johnson placed 15th in the dive competition, getting Kentridge on the board with two points.


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Chase Wilkins swims in the 50 freestyle race at state. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Chase Wilkins swims in the 50 freestyle race at state. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Conk swimmer competes in the breaststroke at the King County Aquatic Center.

Ben Ray / The Reporter Conk swimmer competes in the breaststroke at the King County Aquatic Center.

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