Powell’s swimmers were given one last chance to reach qualifying standards for the state meet in Gillette last Tuesday in Cody, but no Panther girls reached those marks at the Terry Bartlett Last Chance invitational.

The smaller meet featured Powell alongside Cody and Worland, with a few Panthers within several seconds of qualifying.

Coming the closest was Kumora Snell, who finished the 50 free in 33.13 — about five seconds from qualifying.

Snell was also six seconds away in the 100 back, finishing in 1:19.84.

Anika Anderson was eight seconds away in the 200 IM, finishing in 2:51.28 while Samantha Young was similarly eight seconds behind in the 100 fly with a 1:23.01.

Despite not adding any qualifiers, the Panthers in attendance showed improvement and time drops to end the season.

“Our athletes had four personal best performances,” coach Bob Smartt said.

Those included Leah Sockey dropping six seconds in her 100 back (1:39.59), Snell in her 50 free, while Young dropped time in the 100 breast (1:40.5) and 100 fly.

STATE KICKS OFF FRIDAY

The season is winding down to a close this weekend, with the Panthers heading on the road to Gillette to take part in the 3A State Championships.

Powell takes 64 qualifying marks among 16 athletes, and will be seeking its fourth straight podium finish after placing third the last three years.

Green River is expected to be one of the favorites alongside Lander, with those two teams winning every state title since 2016.

Powell is expected to be in the mix for a podium finish alongside Douglas and Cody.

The meet kicks off Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. with diving prelims and semifinals before swimming preliminaries.

Saturday’s competition will start at 10 a.m. with swimming and diving finals.

TERRY BARTLETT LAST CHANCE

200 IM — 3. Anika Anderson 2:51.28

50 free — 8. Kumora Snell 33.13, 9. Michelle Hedges 41.8, 10. Leah Sockey 43.65

100 fly — 2. Samantha Young 1:23.01, 3. Anika Anderson 1:29.16, 4. Brooke Brown 1:35.11

500 free — 5. Michelle Hedges 9:14.19

100 back — 3. Kumora Snell 1:19.84, 5. Brooke Brown 1:31.84, 6. Leah Sockey 1:39.59

100 breast — 7. Samantha Young 1:40.5

400 free relay — 3. Brooke Brown, Michelle Hedges, Leah Sockey and Samantha Young 5:44.9

STATE QUALIFIERS

*Swimmers can participate in a maximum of two individual events along with two relays at the state meet*

Kik Hayano — 50 free (26.72), 100 free (57.89), 200 free (2:10.88), 500 free (6:09.23), 100 back (1:08.69), 100 breast (1:20.45), 100 fly (1:04.7), 200 IM (2:25.3)

Addy Powell — 50 free (27.69), 100 free (1:04.31), 500 free (6:27.23), 100 back (1:05.41), 100 fly (1:09.22), 200 IM (2:42.1)

Paige Thomas — 50 free (28.35), 100 free (1:04.82), 200 free (2:23.73), 500 free (6:23.64), 100 back (1:13.13), 100 breast (1:19.88), 100 fly (1:11.06), 200 IM (2:31.6)

Kaitlin Diver — 50 free (28.38), 100 free (1:01.4), 200 free (2:09.08), 500 free (5:42.25), 100 back (1:11.55), 100 breast (1:21.33), 100 fly (1:08.23), 200 IM (2:28.67)

Aramonie Brinkerhoff — 1-meter diving (11 dives): 313.1

Patricia Christensen — 100 free (1:03.03), 200 free (2:15.38), 500 free (6:20.28), 100 back (1:04.01), 100 fly (1:13.18), 200 IM (2:28.64)

Baylee Brence — 100 free (1:03.35), 200 free (2:13), 500 free (5:57.26), 100 back (1:12.94), 200 IM (2:42.03)

Croix Tryon — 100 free (1:03.44), 100 breast (1:19.12), 100 fly (1:10.19)

Aubree Fisher — 100 free (1:04.25), 100 breast (1:13.94)

Charlee Brence — 100 free (1:04.38), 200 free (2:18.39), 500 free (6:03.78), 100 fly (1:06.79), 200 IM (2:38.88)

Tori Black — 1-meter diving (11 dives): 308.4

Kathryn Brence — 100 free (1:04.78), 200 free (2:18.13), 500 free (6:21.06), 100 breast (1:13.37)

Emma Sapp — 200 free (2:21.31), 500 free (6:26.34), 100 back (1:12.46)

Kate Miller — 100 back (1:09.02), 200 IM (2:43.25)

Emma Brence — 1-meter diving (11 dives): 255.1

Cassidy Reimer — 100 back (1:12.16)

TOP RELAY TIMES

200 free relay — Kik Hayano, Paige Thomas, Baylee Brence and Kaitlin Diver 1:49.55

200 medley relay — Patricia Christensen, Aubree Fisher, Paige Thomas and Addy Powell 2:00.56

400 free relay — Kik Hayano, Kaitlin Diver, Patricia Christensen and Addy Powell 4:00.35