Morse High’s Olivia Harper is the defending Class B state champion in the 100-yard butterfly and the state record holder in the 100-yard backstroke. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

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Ali Bragg, Cape Elizabeth sophomore: Bragg was runner-up in the Class B 100-yard breast stroke (1 minute, 09.07 seconds) as well as in the 500 freestyle (5:19.79) for the three-time defending state champs.

Madi Bunnell-Parker, Cheverus freshman: A talented athlete who excels in basketball and softball, Bunnell-Parker already is threatening school records in the breast stroke and butterfly.

Mae Causey, Falmouth senior: At the Class A state meet, Causey placed third in the 100 butterfly (1:00.63), fourth in the 50 freestyle (25.81) and anchored two relays. 

Haily Harper, Morse senior: Harper is the defending Class B state champion in the 200 individual medley (2:10.31) as well as in the 100 breast stroke (1:07.11). 

Olivia Harper, Morse senior: Harper is the defending Class B state champion in the 100 butterfly (54.98) and the state record holder in the 100 backstroke (54.22). She plans to continue her career at the University of Tennessee. 

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Aurelia Leonard, Biddeford sophomore: Leonard was the Class A runner-up in the 100 freestyle (55.84) and fifth in the 100 backstroke. 

Caroline Mahoney, Cape Elizabeth senior: Mahoney is the defending Class B state champ in the 50 free (23.58) and 100 backstroke (55.12). She also helped set all three relay state records.  

Jaehee Park, Greely junior: Park was the Class B runner-up in the 100 butterfly (1:00.62). She also placed third in the 200 freestyle (1:57.06). 

Lilly Smith, Falmouth senior: Smith is the defending Class A state champion in diving, scoring 370.20 points to outdistance a field of 15. 

Ella Yentsch, Kennebunk senior: In the Class A state meet, Yentsch placed third in the 200 free (2:01.33) and third in the 500 free (5:29.08). She also anchored two relays. 

Deering’s Owen McLaughlin is the defending Class A state champion in the 200-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer

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Nicco Bartone, Brunswick senior: Bartone was the Class A runner-up in the 100-yard breast stroke (1 minute, 01.77 seconds). He also placed fourth in the 50 free (22.38). 

Anibal Berry-Gaviria, Mt. Ararat sophomore: Berry-Gaviria is the defending Class A state champion in diving, tallying 352.35 points. He also won the Palmer Invitational with a season-high score of 403.75.

Brady Fluet, Greely junior: After two years exclusively as a club swimmer, Fluet joins the Rangers and is an immediate threat in multiple events. He swam 2:05 in the 200 individual medley in his opening meet.

Quinton Hastings, Cheverus senior: Hastings was the Class A runner-up in the 50 and 100 freestyle. He also swam on the winning medley and 200 free relays to help the Stags win a seventh straight state title. 

Keegan McKenney, Cape Elizabeth sophomore: McKenney is the defending Class B state champion in the 500 freestyle (4:50.86). He also placed third in the 200 individual medley (2:00.97). 

Owen McLaughlin, Deering senior: McLaughlin is the defending Class A state champion in the 200 freestyle (1:43.01) and the 100 butterfly (51.65). He plans to continue his career at the University of Pittsburgh. 

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Gavin McLeod, Scarborough junior: McLeod is the defending Class A state champion in the 500 freestyle (4:45.51). He also placed third in the 200 free. 

Brim Peabody, Cheverus junior: Peabody was the Class A runner-up in the 200 and 500 freestyle. He also won the 2.4-mile Peaks to Portland swim in July.

Ethan Smith, Cape Elizabeth sophomore: Smith is the defending Class B state champion in the 100 butterfly (52.26). He also placed fourth in the 50 free (22.54) and led off the winning 200 free relay. 

Evan Willertz, Morse junior: Willertz was the Class B runner-up in the 100 backstroke (55.20). He also placed third in the 100 butterfly (54.40). 

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