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Lady Bullpups Swimmers Cap Season with Strong State Showing

Pickerell leads McPherson with eighth-place finish in 500 freestyle at Topeka championships

Treg Fawl

28 May 2025 • 2 min read

Bullpups Compete at State Swimming in Topeka. Picture Credit @McPhersonSwim on X

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TOPEKA, Kan. — The McPherson High School Lady Bullpups swimming team concluded their season with a solid performance at the Class 5-1A State Swimming Championships in Topeka, led by standout swimmer Bree Pickerell's eighth-place finish in the 500 freestyle. Pickerell also earned a 13th-place showing in the 200-yard individual medley, while teammate Ady Wiens finished 14th in the same event, demonstrating the depth and talent that carried the Bullpups throughout their successful campaign.

The Lady Bullpups showcased their relay strength with two top-16 finishes, as the quartet of Pickerell, Wiens, Claire Schmidt, and Gracy Hubbard placed 16th in the 200-yard medley relay and 14th in the 200-yard freestyle relay. The consistent performances across multiple events highlighted the team's balanced approach and competitive spirit against the state's best swimmers. The state meet appearance served as a fitting conclusion to a season that saw the Bullpups establish themselves as one of the area's premier swimming programs, with all four relay members contributing to McPherson's impressive showing on the state's biggest stage.