Muskie swimmers qualify for five events at girls state meet on Saturday

The Muscatine High School girls swimming and dive team will be well represented at the state meet in Marshalltown this weekend, including the regional swimmer of the year following their performances on Saturday at Davenport Central.

Abby Lear, the Mississippi Athletic Conference swimmer of the year, took the regional top individual honors after her performances in the 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard free, 200 yard free replay and 400 yard free relay.

Also qualifying for states are Cate Lear (50 free, 200 free relay, 400 free relay), Madeline Fisher (200 free, 200 free replay, 400 free relay), Elysse Shippee (200 free relay) and Eve Millage (400 free relay).

As a team, the Muskies finished third at regionals to cap the 2021 season that included first place at seven meets.

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