Swimmers take 5th at state swim meet

The Green River High School Boys Swimming and Diving Team had one of its best showings at a state swim meet last weekend, according to head coach Colleen Seiloff.

The Wolves took fifth, but were in a very tight race with Rock Springs and Kelly Walsh. Green River scored 145 points, Rock Springs 148 and Kelly Walsh 167.333.

“We were in it,” Seiloff said. “It’s the best state we’ve had in a while.”

One Green River swimmer was crowned state champion in two events. Michael Richmond finished on top in the 200 IM and the 100 butterfly. Richmond was also voted the athlete of the meet by the Wyoming Sw...