Written by Jack Manske
The Algona Bulldogs’ girls’ swim team traveled to Mason City and faced off against them on October 8th. They lost 51-114. Ella Welp won two gold medals for the Bulldogs. She swam a 27.02 in the 50 yard freestyle and a 1:15.46 breaststroke. Kiera Frideres swam a 6:32.12 in the 500 yard freestyle. 
The girls’ swim team also traveled to Spencer to face off in a triangular against Spencer and Sioux City West on October 15th. They placed 3rd out of the two other teams. Riley Schechinger swam a 1:15.22 in the 100 yard freestyle and Abby Deardeuff finished at 1:16.85 in the same event.
Next the Bulldogs travel to Carroll to compete in a triangular against Carroll and one other team on Tuesday, October 27th. The Bulldogs continue approaching the end of their season as they finish out the last few meets. Postseason will begin on November 7th with Regionals.