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Jackson dominated All-League swim honors | HeraldNet.com

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Jackson High School has emerged as a dominant force in the Wesco All-League girls swimming and diving teams, with an impressive 19 out of 21 first-team selections following a strong third-place finish at the Class 4A state meet. Senior Olivia Hoyla and junior Julia Song led the way with four first-team awards each, while junior Elissa Anderson secured three first-team honors and one second-team recognition. The team's achievements were further highlighted by coach Drew Whorley's recognition as the Wesco 4A coach of the year. Additionally, coaching honors in the Wesco 3A North and South divisions were awarded to Rita Peterson of Stanwood and Michael Lesaca of Edmonds-Woodway, respectively. This article underscores the talent and dedication present in local high school sports, particularly in swimming and diving, and sets a high standard for future competitions.

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