Hearts of champions
Quincy High School junior Trenten Calloway hugs his opponent, Kingston’s Rocco Velie, just after beating him for first place in the 100-yard butterfly by only 0.11 seconds.
Rebecca Pettingill/Columbia Basin Herald
Quincy High School junior Trenten Calloway stands on the podium in the first place spot for winning the 100-yard butterfly event at the state competition.
Moses Lake High School sophomore Ashley Dayana Naranjo, right, and junior Bianca Johnson, left, hug after both became state champions in their respective weight classes.
Moses Lake High School sophomore Ashley Dayana Naranjo poses on the podium after winning the championship match to take the state title for the girls 115 pound weight class.
Moses Lake High School junior Bianca Johnson poses on the podium after winning the championship match to take the state title for the girls 120 pound weight class.
TACOMA/FEDERAL WAY — Nearly 50 athletes from the Columbia Basin competed at the state wrestling and swimming competitions, five of them walking away as state champions. The Columbia Basin Herald spoke to three of those five shortly after they won their titles to see what it takes to have the heart of a champion.
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