PIERRE, S.D. – The Pierre Swim Team hosted the Pierre Invitational this past weekend at the Pierre Aquatic Center and Oahe Family YMCA. Eight teams from across the state participated with a total of 177 athletes. PST had the largest representation with 91 swimmers racing. In the 7-8 boys division Finley Ellwein got three South Dakota State Qualifying times as well as two first place finishes in the 25 yard backstroke and 100 yard freestyle. The boys swimming in the 9-10 age group also had great success. Jagger Gardner had a strong showing with 7 South Dakota State Qualifying times, and two first place finishes. Competing with the 11-12 year old girls, Jaycee Bauer had a great meet with 5 SD State Qualifying times. in the 13-14 year old boys. Mason Dell had state qualifying times and top three finishes in all seven of his events, highlighted by three first place finishes. And in the the 17-19 year old swimmers. Morgan Jones had four top five finishes, her best race earning her a first place in the 100 yard backstroke. Those were some of the highlights. To view all of the top finishes for the PST Swimmer click on the link.
Press Release – Pierre Invitational 2019
