Firebirds 3rd at swim meet

? The Free State High girls swimming and diving team took third, and Lawrence High placed ninth out of 17 teams Saturday at the Olathe Invitational.

Among the Free State highlights were victories in the 200- and 400-freestyle relays, as well as victories by sophomore Ashley Robinson in the 200 individual medley and 500 free.

“Our relays were absolutely phenomenal,” FSHS coach Jama Crady said.

For Lawrence High, Chelsea Dirks-Ham took seventh in the 100 freestyle and eighth in the 50 freestyle, and Melissa Little was seventh in the 500 freestyle.

l Results on page 11C.