Great Bend, KS – April 7, 2026 – Dodge City High School’s girls swim team showed grit and determination at the Great Bend Girls Invite, competing against several strong regional programs. While facing tough competition from teams like Hutchinson, Great Bend, and Buhler, Dodge City swimmers recorded solid performances and personal bests across multiple events.
Relay Performances
Dodge City fielded multiple relay teams in the 200 Yard Medley and 200 Yard Freestyle relays:
- 200 Yard Medley Relay – Dodge City’s A team placed 7th with a 2:42.40, led by Lilianna Bradfield anchoring the freestyle leg. .
- 200 Yard Freestyle Relay – The A team finished 8th at 2:28.34, with contributions from Ivy Harman, Sally Gutierrez Cueto, Chloe Rutschman, and Valeria Arias.
Individual Standouts
Dodge City swimmers put forth several notable performances:
Lilianna Bradfield – 2nd in the 500-yard freestyle (7:07.30) and 5th in the 200-yard freestyle (2:37.71) Valeria Arias – 7th in the 500-yard freestyle (8:38.03) Ivy Harman – Contributed to the 200-yard medley and freestyle relays Chloe Rutschman – Key relay swimmer, competed in the 100-yard freestyle (1:28.84) Azul Sanchez – 9th in the 100-yard freestyle (1:20.72)
Key Takeaways
While Dodge City did not capture any event wins, the meet provided an excellent opportunity for the team to gain experience against top competition and fine-tune skills ahead of the championship season. With standout performances from Bradfield and solid relay contributions from multiple swimmers, the program continues to build depth and teamwork.
The Dodge City girls swim team left Great Bend encouraged by their effort, motivated to improve splits, and ready to take on the rest of the season.
