The Smith-Cotton Lady Tigers may have finished only seventh in their 10-team swimming meet Saturday, but they still achieved their goal.
The Lady Tigers earned points in 10 of 12 events but finished well behind Smith-Cotton Joe Arbisi Tiger Invitational champion Hannibal.
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