The Bonney Lake Panthers girls swim team celebrated their Senior Night in style during a thrilling meet against the Olympia Bears and South Kitsap Wolves at the Sumner High School pool, which serves as their home venue. The atmosphere was electric, with over 50 excited swimmers from the three schools ready to make a splash in front of the supportive crowd. The highlight of the night was the heartfelt celebration of Bonney Lake’s seven graduating seniors: Maddy Lohse, Maddie Nall, Brooke Saeteurn, Jordyn Hannah, Jiyu Gaxiola, Koda Townsend, and Sakura Boyance.
After the diving portion of the meet, the Panthers honored their seniors in a unique and memorable way. Each senior, though not a diver, was walked to the diving board by their family before taking a final, fun dive into the pool. Whether it was a cannonball or a flip, the celebratory plunges were a fitting sendoff for these beloved athletes.
Here are the top results for Bonney Lake High School swimmers in the meet:
Event 1: Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay
- 4th Place: BLHS A (Mackenzie Bazua, Kat Flohr, Emma Quaine, Sydney Puljan) – 2:23.18
- 6th Place: BLHS B (Maddy Lohse, Sakura Boyance, Brooke Saeteurn, Koda Townsend) – 2:31.39
Event 2: Girls 200 Yard Freestyle
- 6th Place: Mackenzie Bazua (BLHS) – 2:39.31
- 7th Place: Noelle McKenzie (BLHS) – 2:57.11
Event 3: Girls 200 Yard Individual Medley
- 7th Place: Sakura Boyance (BLHS) – 2:54.26
Event 4: Girls 50 Yard Freestyle
- 1st Place: Maddy Lohse (BLHS) – 26.76 (WCD Qualifying Time)
- 6th Place: Sydney Puljan (BLHS) – 30.22
- 10th Place: Jordyn Hannah (BLHS) – 31.99
Event 5: Girls 1-Meter Diving
- 3rd Place: Kyla Twohy (BLHS) – 92.80
Event 6: Girls 100 Yard Butterfly
- 4th Place: Noelle McKenzie (BLHS) – 1:27.93
Event 7: Girls 100 Yard Freestyle
- 4th Place: Emma Quaine (BLHS) – 1:05.20 (PR)
- 6th Place: Sakura Boyance (BLHS) – 1:09.61
- 7th Place: Sydney Puljan (BLHS) – 1:09.68
- 9th Place: Jiyu Gaxiola (BLHS) – 1:12.87
Event 8: Girls 500 Yard Freestyle
- 4th Place: Kat Flohr (BLHS) – 6:54.13
As the season begins to wind down, the Panthers are filled with pride for their seniors, who have given so much to the team. Though bittersweet, Senior Night was a celebration of the bond these athletes share and the legacy they leave behind. Congratulations to all the seniors for their dedication, and best of luck in their future endeavors!
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