The Newton-Colfax-Mingo-Pella swimming team was well represented at the state swimming and diving meet Saturday, placing 20th in the 31-team field in Marshalltown.

Pella athletes were among those competing for the NCMP team, including Lindsey Blommers, who placed 5th overall in the girl’s 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:05.47. She was also on the 12th place 200 yard medley relay (1:50.83) with fellow Lady Dutch freshman Hannah Nedder, and part of the 18th place 200 yard freestyle relay (1:42.1) with Nedder. Sophomore Natalie Boll participated on the 26th place 400 yard freestyle relay (3:50:57). Nedder participated in the preliminary races of the 100 yard butterfly as well, but did not qualify for the finals.

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