Members of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm girls’ swimming-and-diving 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. Unfortunately for the Storm, they placed 33rd overall. However, Ella Benoit finished in 12th place in the breaststroke.

Anna Lucas, an eighth-grader, competes in the state preliminaries in the 500 freestyle.

Sophomore Ella Benoit competes in the 100 breaststroke at State on Nov. 19.

(from left to right) Sabel Omvongot, Anna Lucas and Ella Benoit await their turn in the 200-medley relay during Consolation Finals.

Senior Larissa Kleen leads off the 200-medley relay.