The Monarch Coyotes girls swim team put themselves right in the center spotlight on Saturday at the Class 4A state championships in Thornton. They did so by winning the 200-yard medley relay, followed by a number of exceptional performances that had them in the mix for a team trophy by night’s end. AT TOP: Monarch’s Aubrey Shambo comes off the blocks in the 200-yard individual medley at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.

AT RIGHT: Monarch’s Sophia Banjo gets ready to do her leg of the 200 medley relay. For full coverage of the meet, visit BoCoPreps.com or check Monday’s edition of the Daily-Camera.