Marshfield, North Bend Swimmers Advance to State Finals

Marshfield's Carter McGriff posts second fastest time in 100-yard breaststroke.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

Several swimmers from Marshfield and North Bend high schools have advanced to the finals at the Class 4A-3A-2A-1A state swimming championships in Beaverton, Oregon. Marshfield's Carter McGriff posted the second fastest time of the day in the 100-yard breaststroke to qualify for the finals on Saturday.

Why it matters

The state swimming championships are a major event for high school athletes in Oregon, with swimmers from across different classifications competing for titles. Advancing to the finals is a significant achievement that showcases the talent and hard work of these student-athletes.

The details

At the preliminary heats on Friday, swimmers from Marshfield and North Bend high schools performed well, with several qualifying for the finals on Saturday. Marshfield's Carter McGriff had the second fastest time in the 100-yard breaststroke, putting him in a strong position to compete for the state title.

  • The state swimming championships are being held on February 20-22, 2026 in Beaverton, Oregon.
  • The preliminary heats took place on Friday, February 20th.

The players

Carter McGriff

A swimmer from Marshfield High School who posted the second fastest time in the 100-yard breaststroke at the state championships preliminary heats.

Marshfield High School

A high school located in Marshfield, Oregon that had several swimmers advance to the finals at the state swimming championships.

North Bend High School

A high school located in North Bend, Oregon that had several swimmers advance to the finals at the state swimming championships.

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What’s next

The finals of the Class 4A-3A-2A-1A state swimming championships will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Beaverton, Oregon.

The takeaway

The strong performances by swimmers from Marshfield and North Bend high schools at the state championships preliminary heats demonstrate the depth of talent in Oregon's high school swimming programs and the intense competition at the state level.