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Saturday's meet with Cherry Hills lasted just over four hours and much of the meet took place before the temperature got too oppressive.
"We have had several challenges with practices this year with the cold weather, early thunderstorms, and then the steamy hot June," said Washington Head Coach Robynn Greer. "Our swimmers have hung in there and it shows in their performances at the meets. We truly have great swimmers and great parents. It is a short seven-week season but we hit the water swimming and seem to go nonstop until conference and the end of the season party is over. Our coaching crew works very well together which helps keep the enthusiasm level up for the meets and conference. The city has been helpful getting our starting blocks repaired and accommodating three home meets. We love showing off what Washington has to offer. Thanks to everyone for their continued support and letting this wonderful sport grow."
Unlike the last home meet with Pacific, this one started with freestyle races. There were no individual medley races.
In the freestyle event, Washington's winners were Avery Lackey, Ryan Hoerstkamp, Hannah Struckhoff, Robert Halsted, Caroline Zupan, Connor Kriete, Cassandra Halsted, Michael Matthews, Sydney Zupan and Corinne Halsted.
Taking second for Washington were Louie Eckelkamp, Sarah Eckelkamp, Nick Sikes, Matthew Zupan and Adam Mulkey.
Ending third for Washington were Conor Draves, Matthew Hoemann, Jordan Kriete, Squire Holt, Bryce Neuberger, Natalie Himmelberg and Jarrod Smith.
Washington led after the freestyle races, 70-36.
In the breaststroke event, Washington's winners were Molly Unnerstall, Matthew Sinnott, Bonnie Eckelkamp, Connor Kriete, Kayla Duffy, Jacob Smith, Dorian Knight, Danielle Getsee and Jarrod Smith.
Finishing second for Washington were Olivia Smith, Alyssa Blomberg, Squire Holt and Rachel Holtmeier.
Scoring one point for a third-place finish for Washington were Alex Kriete, Matthew Hoemann, Jordan Kriete, Tommy Ruether and Brett Jones.
Washington led after the breaststroke event, 135-66.
In the freestyle relay event, Washington's winners were the girls 6-Under, girls 7-8, boys 7-8, girls 9-10, boys 9-10, girls 11-12, boys 11-12, girls 13-14, boys 13-14, girls 15-18 and boys 15-18 teams.
Washington's lead after the freestyle relay races was 168-71.
In the backstroke races, winners from Washington were Avery Lackey, Ryan Hoerstkamp, Hannah Struckhoff, Conor Draves, Caroline Zupan, Nick Sikes, Cassandra Halsted, Michael Matthews, Sydney Zupan, Sam Kleekamp, Morgan Menefee and Adam Mulkey.
Taking second from Washington were Sarah Hoemann, Robert Halsted, Sarah Eckelkamp, Erica Diener, Max Blackmur, Natalie Himmelberg and Joe Enger.
Third-place finishers from Washington were Katherin Draves and Jack Cundiff.
Washington led 251-96 after the backstroke event.
In the butterfly races, Washington's winners were Ryan Hoerstkamp, Claire Ayers, Robert Halsted, Matthew Hoemann, Cassandra Halsted, Michael Matthews, Sydney Zupan, Max Blackmur, Corinne Halsted and Jarrod Smith.
Second-place Stingrays were Hannah Struckhoff, Louie Eckelkamp, Connor Kriete, David Meyers and Natalie Himmelberg.
Taking third for Washington were Elizabeth Sinnott, Martha Noelker, Olivia Haddox, Sam Kleekamp and Adam Mulkey.
At the conclusion of individual races, Washington held a 329-122 lead.
In the medley relay races, Washington won the girls 8-Under, boys 8-Under, girls 9-10, boys 9-10, girls 11-12, boys 11-12, boys 13-14, girls 15-18 and boys 15-18 races.
