PIERRE, S.D. – Pierre Swim Team was busy this past weekend, churning water across the state. Five swimmers represented PST at the Deadwood Invitational, and 18 swimmers headed east to the Aberdeen Winter High Point meet. At Deadwood, Ava Lavinger in the 9-10 girls division had an impressive meet, placing1st in the 50 free, 200 free, 50 back, 50 breaststroke and 200 IM, also achieving SD State Qualifying times in the 50 back, 100 back and 200 IM for the top finish of any of the Pierre swimmers. In Aberdeen, Ella Ward Zeller swam strong in the girls 15-16 division with all events qualifying for state, as well as multiple National A, AA & AAA times. Ella also placed 3rd in the High Points. The next meet for the Pierre swimmers will be in Bismarck, North Dakota on the weekend of January 17th -19th. The following weekend, the swimmers will be split across the state for the Spearfish Pentathlon and Sioux Falls January Invite.
Press Release for Deadwood 2020 and Aberdeen January 2020
