Photos: Centralia, W.F. West and Rochester Swimmers Qualify for State Event at Local Swim Meet

Rochester senior Kiran McElfresh smiles and receives an embrace as she is honored alongside W.F. West senior Aliza Jackson during the last home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon in Centralia.

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Suki and Chirhiro Bringman, of the Centralia High School swim team, smile for a photo poolside during the last home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon in Centralia.

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Swimmers prepare to dive off blocks during the last home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon at Thorbeckes in Centralia.

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Suki Bringman of Centralia breathes between strokes during the last home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon at Thorbeckes in Centralia.

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Centralia senior Chihiro Bringman breathes between strokes during the last home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon at Thorbeckes in Centralia.

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Paul Masiello smiles while coaching during the last home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon in Centralia.

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Water splashes as W.F. West senior Aliza Jackson takes a breath during the last home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon in Centralia.

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Rochester freshman Miley Danielson breathes between strokes during the last home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon in Centralia.

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Rochester swim team members from left, Natalie Southard, Miley Danielson, Kiran McElfresh, Julie Danielson and Kaysee Smith smile for a photo during the last home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon in Centralia.

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Posted Monday, October 17, 2022 4:05 pm

By The Chronicle staff

Competing as part of the Centralia-W.F. West-Rochester combined team, Chihiro Bringman of Centralia qualified for her fifth state event Thursday against Aberdeen at Thorbeckes Pool in Centralia in the 500-meter freestyle.

Bringman had already qualified for the state meet at King County Aquatics Center in the 50-meter freestyle, the 100-meter freestyle, the 200-meter freestyle, and the 100-meter butterfly to date.

“This has been an amazing year for Chihiro and she is sure to improve on these times as the season progresses,” coach Paul Masiello said.

The combined squad will next participate against Eatonville next Thursday before a district meet Nov. 4 and 5 at Shelton High School.

In addition to Chihiro Bringman, Suki Bringman (Centralia), Kiran McElfresh (Rochester), Grace Morgan (Rochester), and Kaysee Smith (Rochester) have also qualified for the state meet.

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