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Two Moses Lake swimmers, separated by a lane divider, high-five in the pool. Head coach Jason Hart said the team motivates each other during swims, leading to faster finishes.

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Record setters
November 1, 2022 3:53 p.m.

Record setters

Maverick girls swim and dive team members support one another on the way to state

MOSES LAKE – Boasting a perfect record in meets this season and a district championship crown, the Moses Lake girls swim and dive team was rewarded with seven swimmers qualifying for state competition in Federal Way in 12 events. “It took everybody on our team to win districts,” Moses Lake swim and dive head coach Jason Hart said. “Every single person, because Eastmont is also very good. We beat them every single time we went up against them, but it took every single person on our team. If we’re missing one or two people – we aren’t district champions.” At the district meet, the Mavericks scored 529 points, finishing 26.5 points above second-place Eastmont (502.5). Districts began with Moses Lake setting a new school record in the 200-yard medley relay, which senior captain Makhaela Parrish said set the tone for the remainder of the meet...