West Seattle Swimmers Set Records at Invitational
The West Seattle High School girls swim team posted impressive performances at the 30th annual Mukilteo Invitational.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Swimming
The West Seattle High School girls swim and dive team competed at the 30th annual Mukilteo Invitational held at the King County Aquatic Center. During the event, Eden O'Donnell established a new school record in the 100-yard butterfly.
Why it matters
Individual record-breaking performances and personal bests highlight the team's competitive development as they progress through their season. These milestones provide momentum for the athletes as they prepare for upcoming local meets.
The West Seattle High School team participated in the 30th annual Mukilteo Invitational meet. Athletes including Alina Luff and Matty Ogle achieved personal and season-best times across various freestyle and backstroke events.
The players
Eden O'Donnell
She is a varsity swimmer for West Seattle High School who set a new school record in the 100-yard butterfly.
Alina Luff
She is a swimmer for the West Seattle High School team who achieved lifetime bests in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle.
Matty Ogle
She is a swimmer for the West Seattle High School team who recorded a season-best performance in the 100-yard backstroke.
West Seattle High School
This public secondary school in Seattle maintains a varsity girls swim and dive program.
The details
Athletes represented the school across multiple disciplines, with the 200-yard free-relay team consisting of O'Donnell, Nguyen, Forcum, and Ogle. The squad traveled to Federal Way to compete in the invitational field.
Timeline
The team competed at the Mukilteo Invitational on October 10, 2026.
The team swims against Eastside Catholic on October 16, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Participation in the long-standing Mukilteo Invitational serves as a key mid-season marker for high school teams to gauge their performance against regional rivals. Success at this event often correlates with improved positioning for postseason qualifications and school rankings.
The school record set by Eden O'Donnell and the personal bests from teammates indicate the squad is hitting peak performance levels ahead of their dual meet against Eastside Catholic. Fans can monitor the roster for continued consistency in the 200-yard free-relay lineup as the season progresses.
The takeaway
Achieving personal and school records during high-stakes invitational meets provides athletes with the necessary confidence for the remainder of their competitive season. Consistent participation in established regional events remains the most effective strategy for tracking individual progress throughout the year.
What happens next
The West Seattle High School team is scheduled to compete against Eastside Catholic at 4:00 pm on October 16, 2026, at the Southwest Pool.
Further reading
For more news on local aquatic competitions, visit Seattle Swimming.
Source note: This article includes information reported by West Seattle Blog....
