The Aqua Pandas splashed their way to the best team finish in ten years Saturday evening at the University of Louisville, capturing the State Runner-up trophy. The young swimmers and divers were up against a strong Sacred Heart team, yet, outpaced the next finisher by over 50 points.
Top finishers for the Pandas were freshman Amanda Smith, third in the 200-yard freestyle and fourth in the 100 backstroke, and sophomore Madeleine Vonderhaar, third in the 100 breaststroke and fourth in the 200 individual medley. On the spring board, three divers advanced to the final round placing in the top 14; Karly Crail (3rd), Emily Jackson (10th) and Francie Case (14th).