MANISTIQUE — The Manistique boys opened their swimming diving season on a positive note, earning a 65-58 victory over the Marquette Sentinels

Manistique’s girls held their own in a 93-57 loss.

“I was very happy,” Emeralds’ coach Parker Birr said. “We had only two weeks to prepare for this meet. We have a relatively young team. Some of them are learning the basics.

“Our feeder program (Manistique Sharks) is in its third year. “This is the first time we’ve had some experience in diving. Although, the varsity meets are much more competitive because the kids are swimming longer distances. We’re definitely building some depth.”

Manistique senior Andrea LaDaga won the boys’ 100-yard freestyle race in 1:16.44 and anchored the winning 200 medley relay.

Emeralds’ senior Spencer Miotke added a

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