The Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association 2A, 3A and 4A Swimming and Diving Championships were held at the Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center on Nov. 12-13.

The Liberty Patriots of Renton repeated as the 2A state champions, finishing ahead of Squalicum by a score of 310-283. They finished in the top three in eight out of 12 events, including wins by Ellie Hohensinner in the 500-yard freestyle event and their 400-yard freestyle relay team.

Another repeat took place in the 3A championships when the Lakeside Lions of Seattle edged out Mercer Island by a score of 297-266. Lakeside picked up wins in the 200 and 400-yard relays to go along with Amber Chong’s victory in the 1-meter diving event. They had eight top three finishers in the 12 events.

The Skyline Spartans of Sammamish took home the 4A state championship, their second in five years. They topped second place Newport of Bellevue by a score of 293-257. The Spartans picked up wins in the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relay events. They had a top-three finisher in seven of the 12 events.

Decatur’s Meghann McLaughlin was the lone representative from the Federal Way school district to compete. She competed in the 200 and 500-yard freestyle events. McLaughlin finished eighth in the 500-yard freestyle event. Her efforts were enough for Decatur to tie Mountain View and Union for 32nd place.