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Bainbridge girls swim team wins its district title by nearly 400 points

The team swims next at the state championships in Federal Way on Nov. 13 and 14.

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The Bainbridge girls swim team won the 2026 West Central District 3 2A Championship.[1] The meet ran Nov. 6 and 7 at the Shore Aquatic Center in Port Angeles.[2] Bainbridge scored 495 team points, nearly 400 more than the second-place team.[3] Krista Pal coaches the team.[4] Next comes the 2026 Girls State Swimming and Diving Championships, set for Nov. 13 and 14.[5] The meet is at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.[6]
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  1. Bainbridge girls swim team won the 2026 West Central District 3 2A Championship. · bainbridgereview.com
  2. The district swim meet ran Nov 6-7 2026 at Shore Aquatic Center Port Angeles. · bainbridgereview.com
  3. Bainbridge scored 495 team points, nearly 400 ahead of second place. · bainbridgereview.com
  4. Krista Pal is the Bainbridge girls swim team head coach. · bainbridgereview.com
  5. 2026 Girls State Swimming & Diving is scheduled for Nov 13 to 14 2026. · wiaa.com
  6. The event will be held at King County Aquatic Center, Federal Way, WA. · wiaa.com
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A warm sunset note falls on the King County Aquatic Center's indoor pool, where girls from the Bainbridge swim team practice, their faces set in determination, amidst the soft glow of underwater lights, and the muted tones of wet stone and tile, as they prepare for the state championships.
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