The Oregon high school swimming championships took place Friday and Saturday at Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center in Beaverton.
Here’s a look back at some of the best stories and memorable moments.
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BOYS
There must be something in the water in Albany.
In the fall, the West Albany boys water polo team won the 5A state championship, with state MVP Conner Dickerson scoring four goals in an 11-8 victory over Hood River Valley in the final.
Saturday, the senior capped his career in the pool by defending his OSAA Class 5A state titles in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle at the Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center in Beaverton and swimming on two championship relays to lead the Bulldogs to the program’s first team title.
“It really means a lot for me to get both swimming and water polo this year,” Dickerson said. “It says that we are like a very big family. We do stuff individually, but we all support each other and bring each other up to the highest level that we can.”
Dickerson hoped to break the school records in both of his events but came up short, winning the 50 free in 21.51 seconds and the 100 free in 47.14.