The Parkway South InvitationalĀ is one of the more unique events – featuring a dance off halfway through the event. Here are some of the photos for the Post-Dispatch :
Marquette swimmer Katiana Porporis competes in the 200 yard IM at the Parkway South Invitational in Ballwin, Mo., on Jan. 16, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
I really wish I could have avoided the reflection in this photo:
Swimmers warm up part way through the Parkway South Invitational in Ballwin, Mo., on Jan. 16, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Swimmers compete in a dance off during the Parkway South Invitational in Ballwin, Mo., on Jan. 16, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Parkway Central swimmer Shelby Ripp competes in the 500 yard freestyle during the Parkway South Invitational in Ballwin, Mo., on Jan. 16, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Parkway West swimmer Kristen Petersen competes in the 100 yard freestyle during the Parkway South Invitational in Ballwin, Mo., on Jan. 16, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Marquette swimmer Alyssa Lemon competes in the 500 yard freestyle at the Parkway South Invitational in Ballwin, Mo., on Jan. 16, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Parkway West swimmer Gabi Vieira competes in the 100 yard backstroke at the Parkway South Invitational in Ballwin, Mo., on Jan. 16, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com