Take your mark. Go! The swim team had a strong finish at the district meet, Jan. 24-25.

“The first year we had four people go to regionals,” coach Marlene Chavez said. “Last year we sent eight. And this year we’re sending twelve. The team’s improving every year.”

Six swimmers qualified in individual races, including Mackenzie Alspaugh who won the 200 freestyle.

“It feels great to see all my hard work and dedication has finally paid off,” Alspaugh said. “To be district championship makes me feel proud to represent Rouse at our region.”

Five relays also advanced to regionals. The team competes at regionals in San Antonio, Feb. 4-5.

“It’s great to make it to regionals,” sophomore Dylan James said. “I’m just glad all the hard work is finally over.”

DISTRICT RESULTS

Girls 5th Overall

Jyna Leckbee 3rd—50 freestyle, 4th—100 breastroke

Amanda Alspaugh 3rd—200 IM, 2nd 500 freestyle

Mackenzie Alspaugh 3rd—100 fly, 1st—200 freestyle

Relays 2nd—200 medley, 3rd—200 freestyle, 5th—400 freestyle

Boys 8th Overall

Dylan James 6th- 100 breaststroke

Andrew Thomas 6th-200 IM, 100 backstroke

Relays 6th—200 medley, 6th—200 freestyle