State swim finals are being held on Feb. 14 (boys) and 16 (girls) at the University of Maine at Orono.

This year, five Seahawks have qualified to participate: freshmen Evy Case and Emma Pearce; and seniors Karl Alamo, Brenna Alley and Nicole LaBrecque.

The team will also be bringing a couple of swimmers along as alternates or for relay teams. These have not been finalized, but will probably be freshman Lincoln Hamblett and junior Genevieve Taylor.

“We had a very good season, the kids have done very well,” co-coach Linda Strout said.

Alley has qualified in the 200 yard freestyle, 200 yard IM, and 100 yard backstroke. She qualified last year in several events but was unable to attend.

“I'm really excited I can go this year,” Alley said.

Case qualified in the 200 yard freestyle, 200 yard IM, 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard butterfly and 100 yard backstroke. She has been swimming with the YMCA Dolphins team for eight years.

“I'm looking forward to it,” Case said.

LaBrecque qualified in the most events of all, with six. The only events she didn't qualify for were the 100 yard breaststroke and 500 yard freestyle. She, like Alley, was unable to attend states last year, though she did qualify.

“I went my sophomore year with the Wiscasset team,” LaBrecque said. “I'm glad we can go this year and that we have enough for a relay team.”

Pearce qualified in the 200 yard freestyle and 200 yard IM races, and was the only Seahawk to qualify for the 500 yard freestyle relay. She, like Case, has been swimming with the Dolphins for eight years.

“I hope I do well,” Pearce said.

Karl Alamo qualified in the 200 yard IM, 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard butterfly and 100 yard backstroke. However, he will be unable to attend the meet.

“I am so proud of those girls,” coach Don Strout said. “Nicole's gonna do a great job, so is Brenna. Emma and Evy are both freshmen and they get to go, it's going to be an exciting time. For Brenna and Nicole especially, being seniors it’s their last chance at scoring points for the school.”