The Emporia High boys swim and dive team begins their season Thursday. The Spartans will be competing against swimmers and divers from Derby, Parsons, Coffeyville, Wichita Collegiate, Wichita Independent, Wichita Trinity and Independence.
The Spartans return two state qualifiers from last years team. Diver Reed Slayden placed 4th at state and Steve Clausen qualified in the 500 free. Coach Jamie Dawson says there has been a lot of competition in practice.
Coach Dawson says this first meet is a pace setter.
The meet begins at 4pm in the Emporia High pool.