photo by: John McCabe

Photo by John McCabe John Marshall High School on Friday captured its first-ever West Virginia state swimming title, as the Lady Monarchs ended as co-champions in Class AAA, tied with Bridgeport (W.Va.) High School. Shown here with the state trophy are, at front, Coach Anthony Evick and Maitlyn Miller. Standing, from left, are Seanna Leyland, Savannah Potts, Adah Aubrey, Ella Finley, Avery Etzel, Zoe Zervos, Sarah Hess and Coach Timmi Snyder. Finley also is holding Miller's All-Tournament plaque for her efforts in the pool over the two-day event.

John Marshall’s girls tied with Bridgeport High School to claim the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission State Swimming championship for AAA schools. This is the first year swimming has been broken into AAA and AA/A divisions.