With a time of 4:34.24, sophomore Ryan Baker became the state champion in the 500 Freestyle.
Baker beat his competitors by over two seconds to take gold. Baker also placed sixth in the 200 Individual Medley (IM) with a time of 1:55.42. 
Baker’s times in both the 500 Freestyle and 200 IM break current Howell team records and qualify Baker to swim at Junior Nationals for USA Swimming.