RHS Girls Win Districts, 1st Time in 10 Years - By Rylee Morris
After winning the MCC Championships, the Richland Girls Swim and Dive team immediately knew they were top contenders for the 4A Swim and Dive District title. 10 years ago, in 2014, the Richland Girls won 4A Districts and 4A State titles, but since then, Richland has yet to claim another one. It was an intense weekend, encompassing all ranges of emotions. As head coach Nicole Weinman said to the girls heading into the meet, “You just have to reach your hand out and take what’s yours. We can only win if you guys work together and believe you can win.” Thursday in Moses Lake, diving commenced. With the Whitman College Pool lacking a dive tank, divers traveled to Moses Lake High School for their competition. Richland divers Alice Williams and Manhattan Averett, were the top competitors heading into the meet, being seeded first and second. If the divers pulled off a one-two finish, they would collectively earn 37 points. However, Chiawana diver Ashlin Blair, put up a fight and ult
