Sartell Sabre girls’ swimming-and-diving team members competed at the state level last weekend, Nov. 18-20. All events took place at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center on the Minneapolis campus. The Sabres had a fantastic finish, ending up in fourth place as a team. A number of swimmers placed along with all three relay teams and diver Claire Boschee.

Anna Ellis is congratulated on anchoring the 400-free relay to a fourth-place finish at state. Congratulating her are (from left to right) Kristin Martens, Marena Kouba and Paige Pawlenty.

Senior Paige Pawlenty took eighth place at state in the 100 Butterfly.

Junior Claire Boshee completes a back dive and finishes fifth at the state meet.

Junior Marena Kouba competes in the 200-individual medley taking eighth place.

Sophomore Anna Ellis finishes second in the 200-individual medley at State, competing here in the breaststroke.