Girls swimming

Fall prep sports roundup.

Prep girls swim and dive roundup for Tuesday, Oct. 8

Alena and Emma Lehmann help Glacier Peak win meet against Lake Stevens.

Fall prep sports roundup.
Fall prep sports roundup.

Prep girls swim and dive roundup for Tuesday, Oct. 1

Kamiak’s Julia Lorenzo wins two individual events, assists in relays in win against Shorewood.

Fall prep sports roundup.
Fall prep sports roundup.

Prep girls swim and dive roundup for Thursday, Sept. 26

Lake Stevens swims past Marysville Pilchuck, Getchell in dual meet.

Fall prep sports roundup.

Prep swim and dive roundup for Tuesday, Sept. 24

Glacier Peak sweeps all event in four-school meet.

Snohomish’s Mary Clarke recieves a medal for winning heat two of the 100 yard freestyle during the 3A girls state swim and dive championships at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

3A state swim: Snohomish’s Clarke captures freestyle title

Mary Clarke gets her ‘redemption race’ in the 100 freestyle and places second in the 200 freestyle.

Snohomish’s Mary Clarke recieves a medal for winning heat two of the 100 yard freestyle during the 3A girls state swim and dive championships at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Claire Smith swims in heat two of the 100 yard butterfly during the 4A girls state swim and dive championships at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

4A state swim: Kamiak’s Smith claims second state title

Also, Jackson places second in the team standings and Glacier Peak divers lead seventh-place team finish.

Kamiak’s Claire Smith swims in heat two of the 100 yard butterfly during the 4A girls state swim and dive championships at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish senior Mary Clarke heads to the final turn in the 100 yard freestyle during the Wesco 3A Division 1 Girls Swim and Dive Finals on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State girls swim preview: Top local swimmers, divers, teams to watch

A look at the top local contenders in the high school girls swim and dive state championships.

Snohomish senior Mary Clarke heads to the final turn in the 100 yard freestyle during the Wesco 3A Division 1 Girls Swim and Dive Finals on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway junior Simone Bennett swims in the 100 yard butterfly during the Wesco 3A Division 1 Girls Swim and Dive Finals on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorecrest rolls to 3A district swim title

Mary Clarke defends her 100 freestyle title and helps Snohomish to a relay win, and more from the 3A district meet.

Edmonds-Woodway junior Simone Bennett swims in the 100 yard butterfly during the Wesco 3A Division 1 Girls Swim and Dive Finals on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Record holder Snohomish swimmer Mary Clark poses for a photo at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Record-holder Clarke leads Snohomish with talent, dedication

Panthers senior Mary Clarke is ready for the final postseason run of her decorated prep career.

Record holder Snohomish swimmer Mary Clark poses for a photo at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Mary Clarke takes the victory in the 100 yard backstroke during an early season meet between Snohomish and Lake Stevens on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep girls swimming preview: Swimmers, divers and teams to watch

With the swim and dive season just underway, here’s what to keep an eye on this fall.

Snohomish junior Mary Clarke takes the victory in the 100 yard backstroke during an early season meet between Snohomish and Lake Stevens on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Grace Andrews takes a victory in the 100 yard butterfly during an early season meet between Snohomish and Lake Stevens on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Grace Andrews takes a victory in the 100 yard butterfly during an early season meet between Snohomish and Lake Stevens on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Snohomish Aquatic Center in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Claire Smith prepares to start the 100 yard backstroke final during the WIAA 4A Girls State Swim & Dive Championships on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

4A state swim and dive: Wesco divers shine; Jackson, Kamiak place top-8

Wesco accounts for 4 of the 8 diving state medalists, while Jackson and Kamiak each earn top-8 team finishes.

Kamiak’s Claire Smith prepares to start the 100 yard backstroke final during the WIAA 4A Girls State Swim & Dive Championships on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish junior Mary Clarke swims in the 100 yard freestyle final during the WIAA 3A Girls State Swim and Dive Championships on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

3A state swim and dive: Snohomish standout claims 2 more top-2 medals

Snohomish junior Mary Clarke places 2nd in both freestyle sprints, including another oh-so-close finish in the 100 freestyle.

Snohomish junior Mary Clarke swims in the 100 yard freestyle final during the WIAA 3A Girls State Swim and Dive Championships on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The South Whidbey swim relay team practice their relay handoffs on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

South Whidbey swimmers overcome long days to reach state meet

The quartet endures almost daily ferry rides after school, and sometimes before, to compete with Kamiak in a co-op program.

The South Whidbey swim relay team practice their relay handoffs on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Claire Smith competes in the 100 yard butterfly Thursday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington on October 6, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

State girls swim preview: Top local swimmers, divers, teams

A look at the top local contenders in the high school girls swim and dive state championships.

Kamiak’s Claire Smith competes in the 100 yard butterfly Thursday afternoon at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington on October 6, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)