Loren Sether Claims Two Records in North Dakota High School State Championships

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By Taylor Brien, Swimming World College Intern

BISMARCK—Century’s Loren Sether claimed two records in North Dakota’s high school state championships.

The meet began with a sizzling showdown in the 200 medley relay between Century and West Fargo. Century’s Quentin Hogue (25.84) and Kyler J. Alme (26.22) grabbed the lead quickly splitting faster in the back and breaststroke legs than West Fargo’s Carson Keller (26.25) and Stephen Hulbert (26.92). Despite Jacob Nygaard (24.12) and Jarrett Lardy (22.49) of West Fargo splitting faster than Sam Artz (24.45) and Travis Vatnsdal (22.96) in the fly and free legs Century was able to hold onto their lead to finish with a 1:39.47. West Fargo finished second with a 1:39.78.

Century’s success continued in the 200 IM when Loren Sether succeeded in breaking his 2014 state record of 1:54.58. Seth first broke the record during preliminaries with a swift 1:53.36 before finishing five seconds before the competition in finals with a 1:53.81.

Minot’s Justin Kovich claimed first in the 50 free with a time of 21.58. Century’s Logan Stucki finished second with 21.93. Williston’s James Gordon claimed third in 21.96.

Brady Coughlin of Fargo North set a new record in the 1-meter diving beating the competition with an astonishing 509.80 points. Coughlin’s score replaces Devin Aune’s 2010 record of 484.00.

Connor Bjellum of Fargo South grabbed first in the 100 fly with a quick 51.93. West Fargo’s Carson Keller was second with 53.14 while Andrew Hollingswort of Fargo South rounded out the top three with a 53.89.

The meet ended with Century’s 400 free relay team of Logan Stucki (49.49), Sam Artez (48.70), Taylor Hedge (48.27) and Loren Sether (46.55) setting a new state record with a 3:13.01. This succeeds the Fargo South’s record of 3:13.05 from 2009.

2015 North Dakota Boys High School State Championships, Live Results – Results

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