The Great Bend girls swim team relied on a tight-knit roster and efficient performances at Tuesday's home meet.
The Panthers placed third with 286 points featuring eight athletes compared to squads of 18 or more.
"Our focus was being as efficient as possible with our entries with eight girls in the water tonight," said Panther swimming coach Lauren Jordan. "It required everyone to step up, often in back-to-back events. I was pleased with how they managed their energy and stayed competitive. We'll continue to work on sharpening our performances as we get further into the heart of our schedule."
The Panthers competed against Buhler, Hutchinson, Dodge City, Liberal, and Holcomb.
Jordan said the Panthers focused on high individual finishes while maximizing their relay potential.
The Panthers' conditioning was on display as their core group of swimmers handled a heavy event load.
Sydney Piland, Emma Beahm, Emma Snapp and Meredith Mazouch placed first in the 200 free relay (2:00.32.)
The quartet of Piland, Braylee Carper, Hadley Gregg, and Beahm secured second in the 400 free relay (4:53.84).
Piland, Beahm, Snapp and Meredith Mazouch opened the meet with a runner-up finish in the 200 medley relay (2:18.26).
Demonstrating team-wide effort, the 'B' relay team of Hadley Gregg, Phoebe Sperlein, Gracie Hoff, and Braylee Carper placed sixth in the 200 freestyle relay.
The Panthers saw several top finishes across a variety of disciplines.
Meredith Mazouch earned a state consideration time in the 50 freestyle, placing second (27.86) while finishing third in the 100 backstroke.
Hadley Gregg placed runner-up in the 100 breaststroke (1:24.77) and fifth in the 50 freestyle.
Emma Snapp finished fourth in the 100 butterfly and ninth in the 100 breaststroke.
Sydney Piland placed fifth place in the 200 individual medley.
Braylee Carper placed sixth in the 100 freestyle and seventh in the 200 freestyle.
Phoebe Sperlein (6th, 500 freestyle) and Gracie Hoff (9th, 100 Yard Backstroke) rounded out the team's individual scoring.
