May 21, 2023

🏊 Hays High's Schmidt places fourth at state

Posted May 21, 2023 10:49 AM

Hays Post

Courtesy HHS Athletics
Courtesy HHS Athletics

TOPEKA - Hays High sophomore Izabel Schmidt placed fourth in both the 50 and 100 Yard Freestyle at the 5-1A State Swimming and Diving Championships over the weekend in Topeka. The top four finish also places her on the All-State swim team.

In the 50 Yard Freestyle, Schmidt had a preliminary time of 24.51 then finished with a time of 24.35 in the finals race. Hillsboro’s Lauryn Voght won the race with a time of 23.92.

Schmidt qualified for the finals in the 100 Yard Freestyle with a time of 53.47. She than swam 53.21 in the finals race. Presley Baber of Blue Valley Southwest won with a time of 52.31.