Swimmers shine in regional finals

Agroup of Wimmera swimmers have progressed to School Sports Victoria state championships after winning events at Greater Western Zone finals in Horsham.

The qualifying swimmers will compete against the state’s best in various age groups at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on April 24.

Lily Eldridge of Warracknabeal Secondary College; Dean Briggs, Matthew Ough, Jaclyn Clode, Montanna Connelly, St Brigid’s College, Horsham; Luca Geue, Holy Trinity Lutheran College, Horsham; and Alexis Collins, Stawell Secondary College; all won secondary school events during the regional titles. Holy Trinity Lutheran College, Horsham College and a Nhill team also won relay events.

Edward Jones, Ellita Scollary, Holy Trinity Lutheran College; Marissa Flavell, Ararat West Primary School; and Jorja Clode, Horsham Primary School; won primary-level events in Horsham.

Wimmera District Swimming Association hosted the Greater Western Zone finals at Horsham Aquatic Centre in an event featuring representatives from 48 schools.