The Pineville High School Swim Team tied for third place at the recent Earl J. Chris Pool in Lafayette in the 10th meet of their conference schedule.
Junior Caroline Broussard earned two first place finishes in the 500 yard freestyle and 100 yard backstroke, adding to her collection of state qualifying times.
Senior Tori Broussard swam all four strokes in the individual medley to score her first-place finish and secure another state qualifying time as well. Freshman Ben Nelson achieved two more state qualifying times in the 200 yard individual medley and the 100 yard free.
“Scoring isn’t just about being first place. Many of our swimmers swam events for the first time in competition at this swim meet and did fantastic,” said coach Tara Malone. “Teamwork makes the dream work! These swimmers work hard at practice and it shows. The ladies rocked in both the 200 yard medley relay with a third-place finish and the 200 yard freestyle relay, finishing fourth.”
Senior Ashley Seal swam the 200 yard free in 2:49.46. Sophomore Gabrielle Bunch swam the 200 yard individual medley and the 500 yard freestyle. Junior Hannah Harrison swam the 50 yard free along with freshman Gisele Prejean, sophomore David Williams and senior Ashley Seal. These Pineville swimmers also competed in the 100 yard freestyle and the 100 yard backstroke.