Updated at 6:55 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2007
Punahou girls, boys sweep state swimming
By Michael Tsai
Advertiser Staff Writer
The Buffanblu boys faced stiffer competition as they edged 'Iolani by just two points to take their state title.
Punahou's girls were led by Christel Simms, who broke her own state records (set during the previous day's trials) in the 100-yard and 200-yard freestyle events, and joined teammates Brittany Beauchan, Rachel Cote and Michelle Yoshida in breaking the records for the 200-yard medley and 200-yard freestyle relays.
Cote also broke Steph Lister's 24-year-old state record for the 100-yard backstroke (57.97 seconds) in 57.46.
"This is coach speak, but we couldn't ask for a better performance from these kids," said Punahou head swim coach Jeff Meister. "We told them to reach high, and they did."
