Firebirds finish first, LHS fourth in swimming

? Free State High’s boys swimming team finished first at a quad Thursday at Blue Valley High.

The Firebirds scored 300 points, easily beating Blue Valley (252) and Shawnee Mission South (224). Lawrence High finished fourth with 174 points.

Nathan Schriner stood out for the Firebirds, winning the 100 freestyle in 1:02.14, then taking the 100 breaststroke in 1:18.61.

The Lions had a pair of winners: Harry Swartz in the 200 freestyle (2:32.62) and Phillip Wrigley in the 100 butterfly (1:15.12).