This past weekend, the Kirkwood boys swim team swam in the MSHSAA Boys State Championship. Prelims were on Nov. 12, 2021, and Finals were held on Nov. 13, 2021. Kirkwood had 15 swimmers on the state team. Overall, Kirkwood placed fifth, with 146 points, and Rockhurst took first place, with 329 points.

“We had all been working super hard these [past] couple of weeks [before] conference so it was cool to see our hard work pay off,” J.D Suarez, junior said. “Our state team was pretty close, and we had been getting excited for the meet with team bonding activities, like decorating team jeans. All the excitement and support from within helped carry us through state and perform at our best.”

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Annie George

J.D Suarez, junior, pulls himself up into the starting position before his 100 Yard Backstroke.