Local swimmers made a strong showing at the Brazosport Invitational recently, led by Palacios and Bay City athletes. The Palacios girls finished fifth overall, while Bay City placed ninth. On the boys’ side, Bay City earned seventh place. Bay City freshman Lily Wurtz delivered a standout performance, winning the 200-yard freestyle and adding a third-place finish in the butterfly. Several Palacios swimmers also posted solid top-10 finishes, highlighting growing depth and young talent for both programs.