Columbia Falls swimmers third at Cut Bank

The Columbia Falls swim team took third at the Cut Bank meet last weekend, with strong performances from some familiar names on the team. Zayne Friar won his first high-point trophy at the July 21-22 meet. Swimming in the 12-13 year-old bracket, Friar took first place in the 50 freestyle, the 100 freestyle and the 50 butterfly.

Teammate Colton Babcock took first in the 50 breaststroke and the 200 intermediate medley. Connor Cheff also had a great meet, taking first in the 25-meter breaststroke in the 8-and-under age group.

Tyler Langton was first in the 50 freestyle, the 50 backstroke and the 100 freestyle for the 9-10 age bracket.

One the girls side, Leanne Marino took second for the 13-14 year-olds in the 100 butterfly.

The team travels to Conrad this weekend and then hosts the state tournament on Aug. 4-5.