The swim team displayed its ability to dominate in the parallel lane Friday and Saturday as it had multiple top three finishes in relay events and singles. Taking in account all of the events, the team finished fifth overall out of 26 total teams.

Although some of the events did not end in favor of the Rangers, Coaches Cari Osborne and Curtis Herring said they proud of the way their team persisted throughout the weekend.

“Our Rangers had a great weekend at regionals,” Osborne said. “(The weekend) had quite a few highs and lows all wrapped into one.”

The performance by sophomore Konnor Klinksiek helped rally the Rangers to a first and second place finish in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle respectively, which propelled him to place as a state qualifier. Klinksiek also participated in the 200 boys free relay, which also placed first for state qualifiers.

“We are proud to report that our fight to the finish helped our 200 free relay teams advanced to State competition in two weeks!” Osborne said.

The girls 200 meter relay team, including juniors Caitie Mansker and Avery Wilson and seniors Valerie Howell and Hailey Webster, placed second and advanced to state.