Free State's Brandon Bunting dives off the block as he and his teammates compete in the Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at Free State High School.

Free State High senior swimmer Jack Ziegler entered the season with his eyes set on the 50-yard freestyle school record. He wasn’t far behind it at the end of last year when he took 10th at state in the event.

When he started swimming on Wednesday, in the first meet of the season, he knew he was feeling well enough to have a shot at it. But when he looked at the times on the scoreboard, that’s when the celebration began. He shattered the mark with a time of 21.64, breaking the old record (21.92) that was set by Chris Wolff in 2004.

Ziegler’s record performance was one of the many highlights for the Free State boys swimming and diving team in its season-opening victory in the FSHS quadrangular at the Indoor Aquatic Center. The Firebirds won seven of the 12 events.

“It was pretty awesome,” said Ziegler, who also took first place in the 100 freestyle. “I’ve had my eye on that record for a long time, so it’s nice to finally get it.”

Ziegler, who qualified for state in both events he won, celebrated with teammates on the pool deck after he touched the wall and he looked up to see his time.

The Firebirds won all three relays, and also picked up victories from Ethan Kallenberger in the 100 backstroke and Sydney Lin in the 100 breaststroke.

“Jack and I both train year-round,” said Kallenberger, who noted he’s improved his form since last season. “It’s just helped both of us because not only are we able to stay in shape but we’re able to chisel away at our times.”

Free State was also boosted by strong performances from Brett Carey in the 200 individual medley (second place), diver Chad Bourdon (second place) and Cooper Schmiedeler in the 200 freestyle (third place).

“I was thrilled with the team today,” FSHS coach Annette McDonald said. “The guys stepped up. They swam faster than some of their times last year.”

Lawrence High’s boys swimming and diving team took second place in the quad, with 383 points, just behind Free State’s 421.

Freshman Stephen Johnson dominated in his races, winning in the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly. Isaac Springe also added a victory in the 200 individual medley and Alex Heckman took second place in the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke.

The Lions kept the score close with Free State throughout the meet, which showed the progress they’ve made since last season.

“I was pretty proud of us,” said junior Chase Odgers, who took third in the 100 butterfly. “Last year, we didn’t do this well all year pretty much. In the first meet, we come out and get two relays qualified (for state).”

With the boost of some talented newcomers, the Lions have the star power to compete for victories at meets.

“We’re probably about where we were at the end of the season last year,” LHS coach Kent McDonald said. “It’s everybody. Even the new guys are stepping up and doing really well, so I’m pretty happy with it.”

Both schools will compete in the Manhattan Invitational on Wednesday.

Free State Quad

Wednesday at the Indoor Aquatic Center

Team scores: Free State 421, Lawrence 383, Shawnee Mission South 336, Leavenworth 141.

Free State, Lawrence results

200 medley relay — 1. Ethan Kallenberger, Brandon Bunting, Brett Carey, Jack Ziegler, FS, 1:48.32; 2. Alex Heckman, Isaac Springe, Chase Odgers, Ellis Springe, L, 1:51.31; 5. Ty Hartman, Sydney Lin, Carson Ziegler, Bradley Collicott, FS, 2:02.75; 6. Patrick Oblon, Guillermo Hernandez, Raymond Faith, Grae Truscello, L, 2:06.00; 9. Josh Axlund, Elliott Abromeit, Noah Kucza, Sam Dykes, L, 2:21.80.

200 freestyle — 1. Stephen Johnson, L, 1:51.73; 3. Cooper Schmiedeler, FS, 2:01.89; 5. Jack Ryan, L, 2:15.44; 6. Bradley Collicott, FS, 2:17.64; 8. Matt Ramaley, L, 2:21.58; 11. Calvin Koch, FS, 2:37.11; 12. Cooper Catlin, FS, 2:39.22; 13. Jakob Busch, L, 2:50.55.

200 individual medley — 1. Isaac Springe, L, 2:17.91; 2. Brett Carey, FS, 2:21.42; 3. Sydney Lin, FS, 2:26.67; 5. Brandon Bunting, FS, 2:30.40; 6. Guillermo Hernandez, L, 2:36.15; 9. Elliott Abromeit, L, 2:52.65.

50 freestyle — 1. Jack Ziegler, FS, 21.64; 3. Ellis Springe, L, 25.14; 5. Patrick Oblon, L, 25.64; 6. Carson Ziegler, FS, 26.09; 7. Hunter Boehle, L, 26.53; 8. Thor Lyche, FS, 26.80; 12. Sam Dykes, L, 27.89; 14. Grae Truscello, L, 28.60; 15. Kyle Sadosky, FS, 29.10; 16. Finneas Nesbitt-Daly, FS, 29.11; 17. Atticus vonHolton, FS, 29.27; 18. Andrew Ferguson, FS, 29.92; 22. Raymond Faith, L, 30.56; 24. Adam Ziegler, FS, 30.74; 28. Jakob Busch, L, 32.30; 29. Evan Bangalan, FS, 32.53; 31. Austin Thurman, FS, 32.98; 33. Spencer Emerson, L, 33.71; 35. Tyler Bryant, FS, 34.03; 39. Nick Steichen, L, 34.96.

One-meter diving — 2. Chad Bourdon, FS, 265.75; 4. Izaiah Bowie, L, 203.85; 6. Skyler Eklund, FS, 185.25; 8. Eli Garcia, FS, 180.25; 10. Trysten Dahozy, L, 123.30; 11. Charlie Carr, L, 119.20.

100 butterfly — 1. Stephen Johnson, L, 57.74; 2. Ethan Kallenberger, FS, 58.71; 3. Chase Odgers, L, 1:01.06; 4. Nolan Stoppel, FS, 1:01.53; 8. Brandon Bunting, FS, 1:11.89; 9. Raymond Faith, L, 1:26.59.

100 freestyle — 1. Jack Ziegler, FS, 50.57; 2. Alex Heckman, L, 51.35; 6. Hunter Boehle, L, 59.38; 7. Ty Hartman, FS, 59.59; 9. Thor Lyche, FS, 1:00.67; 10. Noah Kucza, L, 1:03.62; 12. Sam Dykes, L, 1:06.83; 13. Catlin Cooper, FS, 1:08.74; 14. Kyle Sadosky, FS, 1:10.55; 16. Adam Ziegler, FS, 1:12.96; 17. Andrew Ferguson, FS, 1:13.54; 21. Calvin Koch, FS, 1:20.84.

500 freestyle — 2. Isaac Springe, L, 5:36.60; 3. Brett Carey, FS, 5:46.12; 4. Cooper Schmiedeler, FS, 5:54.14; 6. Jack Ryan, L, 6:19.54; 7. Carson Ziegler, FS, 6:22.25; 8. Matt Ramaley, L, 6:38.43; 11. Josh Axlund, L, 7:36.15.

200 freestyle relay — 1. Brandon Bunting, Thor Lyche, Nolan Stoppel, Cooper Schmiedeler, FS, 1:38.66; 2. Chase Odgers, Ellis Springe, Isaac Springe, Stephen Johnson, L, 1:38.79; 5. Guillermo Hernandez, Grae Truscello, Matt Ramaley, Hunter Boehle, L, 1:50.69; 7. Sam Dykes, Raymond Faith, Elliot Abromeit, Jack Ryan, L, 1:53.73; 8. Atticus vanHolton, Andrew Ferguson, Finneas Nesbitt-Daly, Sydney Lin, FS, 1:53.84; 10. Chad Bourdon, Adam Ziegler, Calvin Koch, Skyler Eklund, FS, 2:08.21; 11. Evan Bangalan, Tyler Bryant, Cooper Catlin, Kyle Sadosky, FS, 2:08.50; 14. Jakob Busch, Spencer Emerson, Nick Steichen, Izaiah Bowie, L, 2:14.82.

100 backstroke — 1. Ethan Kallenberger, FS, 58.24; 2. Alex Heckman, L, 59.92; 4. Nolan Stoppel, FS, 1:05.84; 5. Patrick Oblon, L, 1:07.41; 6. Ty Hartman, FS, 1:10.81; 8. Bradley Collicott, FS, 1:17.54; 12. Josh Axlund, L, 1:26.98.

100 breaststroke — 1. Sydney Lin, FS, 1:11.44; 3. Guillermo Hernandez, L, 1:20.62; 5. Elliott Abromeit, L, 1:25.66; 6. Skyler Eklund, FS, 1:27.37; 8. Eli Garcia, FS, 1:28.95; 10. Atticus vonHolton, FS, 1:30.82; 11. Noah Kucza, L, 1:31.83.

400 freestyle relay — 1. Ethan Kallenberger, Cooper Schmiedeler, Nolan Stoppel, Jack Ziegler, FS, 3:36.97; 2. Chase Odgers, Patrick Oblon, Alex Heckman, Stephen Johnson, L, 3:37.30; 4. Matt Ramaley, Jack Ryan, Hunter Boehle, Ellis Springe, L, 4:04.38; 5. Carson Ziegler, Bradley Collicott, Ty Hartman, Brett Carey, FS, 4:04.46; 8. Grae Truscello, Jakob Busch, Josh Axlund, Noah Kucza, L, 4:48.52.