ST. PETERS -- Cape Girardeau Central High's girls swimming team had an impressive performance during Friday's preliminaries of the 1999 Missouri State Championships.
The Lady Tigers qualified for the finals in seven events as they attempt to top their previous best-ever state finish of sixth.
"I feel like we had a real good day," said Central coach Dayna Powell. "It's going to be tough (today), but we hope to have another good day."
Mary Beth Owen, Grace Freeman and Jean Maguire each qualified for today's finals in two individual events and two relays.
Owen will be seeded third in both the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle; Freeman will be seeded second in both the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle; and Maguire will be seeded ninth in the 200 freestyle and 15th in the 500 freestyle.
The Lady Tigers qualified both relay teams for the finals, with Jennifer Freeze joining Maguire, Owen and Freeman on the squads. The 400 freestyle group will be seeded first after a time of 1:44.30 while the 200 freestyle squad will be seeded second.
"I feel like we can come back with even better times (in the finals)," Powell said.
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