Skyline swimmers take home Sea-King District title

Skyline won four events at Saturday's Sea-King meet on its way to the district championship.

Skyline won four events at Saturday’s Sea-King meet on its way to the district championship.

The Spartans earned 267 points, finishing ahead of the next closest finisher Newport (199).

Senior Katie Kinnear claimed titles in the 100 backstroke and 100 butterfly, finishing in 57.16 seconds and 54.79, respectively.

The 200 medley relay Kinnear, Sarah Elderkin, Andi Scarcello and Maria Volodkevich were first in 1 minute, 48.81 seconds.

The 400 freestyle relay of Volodkevich, Kinnear, Meghan O’Keefe and Stephanie Munoz won in 3:38.86.

Skyline has 11 individuals and all three relay teams qualified for the 4A Swimming and Diving Championships this weekend in Federal Way. Kinnear is ranked No. 1 in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke, while the 200 medley and 400 free relays are also ranked top in the state.

Issaquah placed fourth as a team at the district meet with 157 points.

The Eagles has two first-place finishers, including Stacy Maier’s victory in the 100 freestyle (53.15 seconds).

The 200 free relay of Maier, Kayla Foremski, Gabrielle Gevers and Kayla Flaten won in 1:41.51.

The Eagles qualified three individuals for state and all three of their relay teams.

Eastlake was seventh of the 11 Sea-King District teams, earning 102 team points.The Wolves qualified three individuals and two relay teams for state.

The 4A state prelims are held Friday and the championships begin at 2:30 p.m., Saturday at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.