Young Sisters swimmers make a splash

Noah and Karly Vial make a big splash in the pool.

The talented Sisters swiimmers race for the Bend Swim Club. They both competed with state qualifying times in Eugene at a four-day meet July 28-31. Noah, age 11, qualified for finals in all six of his events. He placed third in 200- and 400-meter freestyle, fourth in 100-meter freestyle, 50 and 100 breaststroke, and fifth in 200 individual medley.

Karly, age 12, finished seventh in the 50-meter breaststroke. Both participated in first- and second- place relay teams.

Both swimmers also competed at Northwest Age Group Sectional Championships in March which features swimmers from 11 states.