Friday, November 15, 2024
32.0°F

Sizzling Summer meet makes splash

Herald Staff Writer | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 11 years, 3 months AGO
by Herald Staff WriterCONNOR VANDERWEYST
| July 23, 2013 6:05 AM

photo

Swimmers dive off the blocks during a race at the Sizzling Summer swim meet Saturday.

MOSES LAKE - Swim teams from across Washington converged on Moses Lake for the Sizzling Summer swim meet over the weekend.

The Moses Lake Manta Rays placed second in the team rankings with 1,873.50 points. Island Swimming left the victor after scoring a total of 1,960 points across the three-day meet.

Luke MacDougall placed first in the 12 and under age group by scoring 182 points in his events. MacDougall placed first in seven events and never placed lower than third. He also helped both relay squads he was a member of place first.

Zachary Washburn was also stood outt for the Manta Rays placing first in six of his 10 events. Like MacDougall, he never placed lower than third.

On the girl's side, Anna Fair was able to take home first place in the 200-meter fly.

Cora Dana also added victories in the 50-meter freestyle, 200-meter medley relay and the 200-meter freestyle relay.

The meet was held at the Moses Lake Surf 'n' Slide Water Park which bustled with spectators. Tents for each club lined the outside of the pool while the parking lots outside the park and near McCosh park filled to the brim.

Supportive friends and family members could submit encouraging messages to be read over the loud speakers.

The Manta Rays are now preparing for the IE Championship meet that takes place in the Tri-Cities next weekend.

ARTICLES BY CONNOR VANDERWEYST

August 31, 2020 1 a.m.

Two more deaths linked to COVID-19 in Grant County announced

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District has reported the 14th and 15th deaths of Grant County residents associated with COVID-19.

August 29, 2020 1 a.m.

Two more COVID-19-linked deaths in Grant County announced

MOSES LAKE -- Grant County Health District is reporting the 14th and 15th deaths associated with COVID-19 in a Grant County resident.

Big Bend nursing students excel through difficulties
August 25, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Big Bend nursing students excel through difficulties

MOSES LAKE — Pam Kortness knew she wanted to be a nurse since she was a child.