Burns Sisters Compete at IGHSAU State Swim Meet
Sisters Ashlyn and Finlee Burns of Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School swam in several events at the 2026 IGHSAU State Swimming Meet in Iowa.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Swimming
Ashlyn Burns and Finlee Burns competed at the 2026 IGHSAU State Swimming Meet, with the pair swimming in the 200 Yard Medley Relay that placed 10th. Ashlyn Burns took third in the 100 Yard Breaststroke and fourth in the 100 Yard Butterfly, while Finlee Burns advanced to the finals in one event.
Why it matters
The results show how a pair of sisters from Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School performed on the state's largest high school swimming stage. The meet is a showcase for Iowa's high school swimming talent and for the school's partnership with the Waukee School District.
Ashlyn Burns posted official times of 1:04.79 for third in the 100 Yard Breaststroke, 57.67 seconds for fourth in the 100 Yard Butterfly, and 25.03 seconds for 14th in the 50 Yard Freestyle. Finlee Burns finished eighth in the 50 Yard Freestyle in 24.85 seconds, and the 200 Yard Medley Relay placed 10th.
The players
Ashlyn Burns
Ashlyn Burns is a freshman swimmer at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School who placed third in the 100 Yard Breaststroke at the state meet.
Finlee Burns
Finlee Burns is a senior swimmer at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School who advanced to the finals in one event at the state meet.
Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School
Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School is a public high school in Iowa that partners with the Waukee School District for swimming and diving.
The details
Finlee Burns, a senior at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School, nearly missed qualifying for the 100 Yard Butterfly on Thursday before competing at the state meet. Ashlyn Burns, a freshman at the school, swam several individual events, and the sisters competed in multiple events across the two-day meet.
Timeline
Thursday, November 12, 2026: Finlee Burns nearly missed qualifying for the 100 Yard Butterfly.
Friday, November 13, 2026: Races and relay placings were held at the 2026 IGHSAU State Swimming Meet.
Season Trajectory
The IGHSAU State Swimming Meet is the culminating championship of Iowa's high school swimming season, and the Burns sisters' placings show how younger and senior swimmers from the same program contribute to a team's standing. Ashlyn Burns is expected to continue competing in 2027, extending her presence in the state's competitive swimming field.
Ashlyn Burns's third-place finish in the 100 Yard Breaststroke and fourth-place finish in the 100 Yard Butterfly are the most concrete results for fans tracking Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School's state performance. Finlee Burns's eighth-place finish in the 50 Yard Freestyle is her top individual result from the meet.
The takeaway
The sisters' results at the state meet illustrate how a freshman and a senior from the same program can each earn top finishes in different events. Readers following Iowa high school swimming can track these swimmers' progress as they compete in future seasons.
What happens next
Finlee Burns is set to graduate in spring 2027, and Ashlyn Burns is expected to continue competing during her sophomore year in 2027.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Raccoon Valley Radio - The One to Count On.
