With four swimmers competing at the state meet this Friday and Saturday, we asked their thoughts about the upcoming meet.

What does state mean to you?

 “There’s a lot of pressure, but I’m just really excited to be going back for the third year in a row.” 
-junior Amanda Alspaugh, Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay, Girls 200 Yard IM, Girls 500 Yard Freestyle

 “It means that all of the hard work paid off.”
-senior Jyna Leckbee, Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay, Girls 50 Yard Freestyle, Girls 100 Yard Backstroke

 “Some of the best swimmers in all of Texas and I’ll get to see some of my old friends.”
-freshman Haley Timmons, Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay, Girls 100 Yard Butterfly

 “It’s just pretty exciting and a privilege to go.”
-junior Sarah Calderon, Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay

Are you doing anything before your race for good luck?

“A lot of the swimmers are coming down to watch finals and we’re having a team dinner this week. Their support is really appreciated.”
-junior Amanda Alspaugh, Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay, Girls 200 Yard IM, Girls 500 Yard Freestyle

 “We’re having a little pot luck dinner. With lasagna and stuff like that.”
-senior Jyna Leckbee, Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay, Girls 50 Yard Freestyle, Girls 100 Yard Backstroke

“I tell everyone good luck, then I hop around like crazy to get my heart rate up.”
-freshman Haley Timmons, Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay, Girls 100 Yard Butterfly

“I just blast my music and try to get into the beat.”
-junior Sarah Calderon, Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay