27 youth swimmers qualify for state meet

The Bedell Barracudas swim team recently participated in the sectional meet in Fort Dodge. 27 swimmers ranging in age from 6 to 16 qualified to compete in YMCA State Swim Meet held in Marshalltown March 6-7. This is the fifth season for the team and head coach Anne Roberts. Also coaching this year are Liz Payne and Megan Little. Pictured above (front from left): Elijah Nelson, Sarah Hussong, Abby Heimlicher, Nancylynn Maris, Ella Wofford, Ella Skinner, Cameron Dau, Hayley Roberts, Abby Goodenow, Nick Sandison, Jennifer Will, Parker Beck, Krista Larson and Caitlyn Roberts, (middle row): Erin Dau, Emily Alger, Annie Wofford, Jacob Heimlicher and Kyler Vugteveen, (back row): Garret Vugteveen, Sophie Endly, Ally Morriem, Emily Lehner, Madison Sieperda, Jacob Gjerde and Jennifer Will. Not pictured is Taylor Sieperda.
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