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On a vibrant Monday night, the Perry High School swim team achieved a remarkable victory against Atlantic High School with a score of 82 to 64. The Jayettes demonstrated exceptional teamwork and skill, highlighted by standout performances from sophomore swimmer Sofia Pineda, who achieved personal bests in her events. The relay races saw Perry excel, with the Medley Relay team securing 1st place. The excitement continued through various individual races, showcasing the talent of multiple swimmers. Fans eagerly anticipate the team’s next meet after a well-deserved win.

Swimming Excitement in Perry, Iowa!

On a lively Monday night in Perry, the Perry High School swim team made waves as they triumphantly splashed their way to victory against Atlantic High School! With a stunning final score of 82 to 64, the Jayettes showcased their incredible teamwork and phenomenal skills in the pool.

Standout Performers and Personal Bests

An impressive highlight of the meet included sophomore swimmer Sofia Pineda, who managed to achieve two personal best times in her individual events. Not only did she push herself to new heights, but her determination was palpable in every race!

The Relay Races

The competition kicked off with the Medley Relay, where the Perry team made quite the splash! The top team comprising Aleah Karolus, Ellie Hughes, Cali Hernandez, and Kilee Hughes zoomed to a swift victory, grabbing 1st place with an impressive time of 2:10.55. As if that wasn’t enough, a second relay team featuring Harper Peterson, Malia Jacobsen, Lauren Riley, and the hard-working Sofia Pineda secured a commendable 3rd place with a time of 2:27.74.

Racing Through Individual Events

Next up was the 200 Freestyle event, where Malia Jacobsen rose to the occasion, finishing 2nd with a time of 2:44.80. Close behind was Ema Valenzuela-Flores, who took home 3rd place after clocking in at 2:56.14. The 200 Individual Medley also brought in excitement, with Aleah Karolus dominating to take 1st place at 2:32.00, while Kilee Hughes followed suit in 2nd place with a time of 2:50.04.

The 50 Freestyle Showdown

The tension rose during the 50 Freestyle challenge, where Harper Peterson finished strong in 4th place at 30.46, and the determined Sofia Pineda recorded a notable 5th place while dropping a clean 0.56 seconds off her time! Sofia proudly finished at 33.53, demonstrating just how hard she had trained. Ema Valenzuela-Flores followed in 6th place with a time of 35.33.

Breathtaking Butterfly and Freestyle

In the exhilarating 100 Butterfly, Ellie Hughes showed her prowess by speeding to 1st place with a time of 1:08.68. Meanwhile, Lauren Riley held her own in the 100 Freestyle, securing 3rd place with 1:08.69, while Sofia continued her personal-best streak, finishing 4th at 1:15.65, a significant drop of 3.27 seconds!

More Relay Action!

Cali Hernandez’s strong performance didn’t stop there, as she clinched 2nd place in the 500 Freestyle with a time of 6:38.09. The excitement continued with the 200 Freestyle Relay, where Team Kilee Hughes, Malia Jacobsen, Harper Peterson, and Lauren Riley snagged 2nd place with a time of 2:05.76.

Backstroke and Breaststroke Battles

When it came to the 100 Backstroke, Aleah Karolus dazzled the crowd once more, finishing 1st with a time of 1:09.57, while Cali Hernandez added points with a solid 3rd place finish at 1:20.64. Ellie Hughes continued her winning streak, taking 1st place in the 100 Breaststroke at 1:19.21, with Malia Jacobsen grabbing 3rd at 1:30.14.

Wrapping Up with the Final Relay

The excitement of the night culminated in the 400 Freestyle Relay where the powerhouse team of Aleah Karolus, Lauren Riley, Cali Hernandez, and Ellie Hughes swam brilliantly to finish in 1st place with a remarkable time of 4:46.86. Meanwhile, a second team featuring Harper Peterson, Ema Valenzuela-Flores, Kennedee Cromwell, and Kilee Hughes came in a solid 2nd place with a time of 5:03.05.

Looking Ahead

As the Perry High School swim team celebrates their well-deserved victory, fans eagerly await their next splash in the pool, scheduled for Thursday, October 23, in Algona. This meet will be a make-up for a previous competition that was delayed by weather, and there’s no doubt that the Jayettes are ready to dive straight into more success!

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