El Campo’s top swimmers are in San Antonio this week for the 4A State Swim and Dive Championships. Preliminary rounds start today at the Josh Davis Natatorium. The Ricebirds will race in several relays, with standout performances expected from Kyndahl Pierce in the 200 and 500 freestyle, and Joey Freeman and Gus Respondek in the backstroke and butterfly. Senior Logan Satterwhite says tough early practices paid off, crediting coach Kelly Garner’s intense workouts for building the team’s strength and stamina heading into state.