BYRON, Ill. (WTVO/WWQRF) — It was a big day for our local swimmers as they tried to punch their ticket to state at the Byron boys sectional. The top finisher from each event advances to the state meet next weekend in Westmont.
Auburn junior James Murray had a day. He won both the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle, so he will compete in both of those events at state.
Hononegah had another strong showing. Senior Owen West finished first in the 100 backstroke.
The Harlem Huskies were counting on sophomore Boden Shields in the 100 breaststroke to give them a state qualifier. He edged out Hononegah’s Vito Skominas for the win.
The last event of the day was the 400 freestyle relay and it was a fun one. A rivalry matchup ensued between Boylan and Hononegah. It came down to the wire, but the Titans touched first.
DeKalb was the team champion. The Barbs won 6 of the 12 events. Hononegah finished in second place. Below is the full list of results from the Byron sectional swim meet.
TEAM SCORES:
1. DeKalb (279.5)
2. Hononegah (247)
3. Boylan (176)
4. Auburn (125)
5. Harlem (106)
6. Belvidere North (104.5)
7. Freeport (97)
8. Byron (96)
9. Guilford (44)
10. East (36)
11. Jefferson (14)