The Wa-Hi Girls Swim & Dive Team closed out its Mid-Columbia Conference dual meet season in impressive fashion on Saturday, October 17, defeating Hermiston High School 130-36 at the Whitman College Pool. The Blue Devils finished first in every event and placed in the top three in five of the 11 events. Wa-Hi also had a strong season against non-conference competition, winning six of seven dual meets against Spokane-area schools. The team now looks ahead to the District VI Championship meet, scheduled for October 30-31 at Whitman College, with 13 district qualifiers ready to compete. Relay Teams Lead the Way The Blue Devils swept all three relay events. In the 200 Medley Relay, the A team of Cora Asmus, Claire Chen, Madelyn Smith and Cienna Lyon took first with a time of 2:03.17. The B team of Gianna Goff, Lucy Anderton, Olivia Thayne and Reagan Hendley finished second in 2:17.03. In the 200 Freestyle Relay, Violette Schindler, Olivia Thayne, Lucy Anderton and Madelyn Smith won in 1:51.01. The B team of Josefine Fitts, Kaylee Debolt, Allison Lopez and Ella Dalan placed third in 2:30.33. The A team of Violette Schindler, Cienna Lyon, Cora Asmus and Claire Chen captured the 400 Freestyle Relay in 4:08.05. Wa-Hi's B team of Josefine Fitts, Reagan Hendley, Kaylee Debolt and Gianna Goff finished second in 5:09.25. Blue Devils Shine in Individual Events Wa-Hi's individual swimmers delivered multiple victories, with four athletes winning two events each. Freshman Cora Asmus won the 500 Freestyle (6:00.30) and 100 Backstroke (1:10.31), while freshman Claire Chen captured the 200 Freestyle (2:14.66) and 100 Breaststroke (1:14.10). Sophomore Violette Schindler won the 200 Individual Medley (2:12.59) and 100 Butterfly (1:00.25). Junior Madelyn Smith also claimed two victories, winning the 50 Freestyle (26.90) and 100 Freestyle (1:00.22). Several other Blue Devils earned multiple top-three finishes. Junior Lucy Anderton placed second in both the 100 Butterfly (1:16.52) and 100 Breaststroke (1:24.15). Junior Cienna Lyon finished second in the 50 Freestyle (28.06) and 100 Freestyle (1:03.39), while junior Olivia Thayne took second in the 200 IM (2:35.99) and 500 Freestyle (6:23.04). Senior Reagan Hendley placed second in the 200 Freestyle (2:39.33) and third in the 100 Backstroke (1:22.64). Sophomore Josefine Fitts earned third in the 100 Freestyle (1:10.00) and 200 IM (2:59.26). Senior Gianna Goff finished third in the 500 Freestyle (7:23.32) and 100 Breaststroke (1:33.02), while freshman Ella Dalan took third in the 50 Freestyle (36.29). Sophomore Kaylee Debolt added a fourth-place finish in the 200 Freestyle (2:51.26). With a dominant performance against Hermiston and a strong regular season behind them, the Blue Devils head into the District VI Championship meet with momentum as they prepare to compete for postseason honors. Final Score: Wa-Hi 130, Hermiston 36