The Bonney Lake Panthers have their biggest swim team in years, with nearly 40 athletes in the water, and are looking forward to a strong season, coach Jay Paulson said.

The Panthers competed against Timberline Dec. 10 and several earned district berths.

Jordan Crockett earned a time in the 50-yard freestyle of 24.55 seconds, qualifying for districts. He also qualified for districts along with teammates Kevin Morgan, Cale Snider and Cody Steiert in the 200 medley relay.

Steiert placed first in the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:12.99 and Crockett was first in the 100 freestyle with a time of 57.35.

On Dec. 4, the Panthers competed against Clover Park.

The 200 medley relay team of John Gangl, Crockett, Steiert and Eben Sarver earned a district qualification with a time of 2:01.30.

Steiert also took first in the individual 200 freestyle with a time of 2:15.40, while Crockett placed first in the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.76.

In the 200 individual medley, Nathan Karboski placed first in 2:45.49.

Scott Milburn earned first place in the 100 butterfly with 1:12.14, while John Killough took first place in the 100 freestyle with a time of 1:04.

Steiert placed first in the 500 freestyle, earning a time of 6:14.62.

In the 100 breaststroke, Zach Pettit placed first with a time of 1:26.12.