BNL’s Gabhart finishes 23rd in state butterfly

BNL’s Emma Gabhart finished 23rd in the 100-yard butterfly race at the IHSAA state finals.

INDIANAPOLIS – Bedford North Lawrence senior Emma Gabhart capped her high school career during the IHSAA state championship preliminary races at IUPUI on Friday night.

Gabhart finished 23rd in the 100-yard butterfly event in 58.80. The top eight in the field of 32 advanced to the state championship race on Saturday, while places 9-16 qualified for the state consolation.

Carmel’s Alexandra Shack set a state record in the race, clocking 51.16 to break her own mark of 51.71 (set last year).