GALT, CA (MPG) - Two rivals. One pool. Unforgettable memories. Galt High School and Liberty Ranch once again combined forces to celebrate their annual senior swim night, turning the friendly cross-town competition into a celebration of camaraderie and lasting teamwork. With both teams practicing at the City of Galt’s pool since neither campus currently has a functioning pool—Galt’s has been condemned for years and Liberty Ranch has none—the bond between Warriors and Hawks runs deeper than just competition.

The Warriors fielded a small but mighty senior class, with Levi McDonald and Ella Ipson recognized alongside coach Shannon Potter. Across the pool deck, Hawk coach Kalah Westlynn had a formidable group of nine seniors to honor: Amanda Thompson, Veronika Shayhen, Bryon Chua, Flynn Rausser, Shelby Redding, Adam Behrmann, Jonas Lindberg, Jackson Lagana and Arianna Avalos. With this wave of upperclassmen moving on, Westlynn will have much rebuilding ahead.

The contest itself showed the strength of both programs. The Liberty Ranch boys surged to a 97-46 win, bolstered by strong relay squads and individual performances, while the Galt girls answered back in dominating fashion, clinching a 91-77 victory thanks in large part to relay sweeps and depth in distance and sprint events.

200 Medley Relay: Galt took first, setting the tone for the meet.

200 Free: 1. Haley Smith (LR), 2. Madi Brixey (LR), 3. Rivera (Galt)

200 IM: 1. Brouwer (Galt), 2. Isabella Westlynn (LR), 3. Jackson (Galt)

50 Free: 1. Madison McDonald (Galt), 2. Schlesinger (Galt), 3. Thomlinson (Galt)

100 Fly: 1. Ainsley Robbins (LR), 2. Thomlinson (Galt), 3. Haley Andrews (LR)

100 Free: 1. Brouwer (Galt), 2. Arianna Avalos (LR), 3. Maple (Galt)

500 Free: 1. Madison McDonald (Galt), 2. Ella Ipson (Galt), 3. Isabella Westlynn (LR)

200 Free Relay: Galt victory

100 Back: 1. Maple (Galt), 2. Jackson (Galt), 3. Shelby Redding (LR)

100 Breast: 1. Ainsley Robbins (LR), 2. Schlesinger (Galt), 3. Haley Andrews (LR)

400 Free Relay: Galt took first

Key Warrior performances came from senior Levi McDonald, who swept the 50 free and 500 free and returned for a win in the 200 free relay. Brouwer was also a double winner individually with victories in the 200 IM and 100 free.

200 Medley Relay: Liberty Ranch opened fast for first

200 Free Relay: Galt answered with a win

400 Free Relay: Liberty Ranch closed strong with the victory

200 Free: 1. Jackson Lagana (LR), 2. Tackett (Galt), 3. Arthur Chua (LR)

200 IM: 1. Adam Behrmann (LR), 2. Alec Ortega (LR)

50 Free: 1. Flynn Rausser (LR), 2. Tackett (Galt), 3. Mejia (Galt)

100 Fly: 1. Alec Ortega (LR), 2. Byron Chua (LR)

100 Free: 1. Jackson Lagana (LR), 2. Beck (Galt), 3. Jonas Lindberg (LR)

500 Free: 1. Mason Bussman (LR), 2. Arthur Chua (LR)

100 Back: 1. Mason Bussman (LR), 2. Levi McDonald (Galt), 3. Julian Alvarado (Galt)

100 Breast: 1. Levi McDonald (Galt), 2. Flynn Rausser (LR), 3. Adam Behrmann (LR)

Highlights for the Hawks included Jackson Lagana, who doubled in the 200 and 100 free, and Mason Bussman, who swept the 500 free and 100 back. Galt’s McDonald prevailed in the 100 breast and placed second in the 100 back.