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Austin senior Alayna Kennedy is in prime position after the first day of the Minnesota Class A state swimming and diving meet at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center at the University of Minnesota Thursday.

Kennedy, the defending state champ, leads the field with a total score of 318.5 and Austin senior Reese Norton is in 12th place with a score of 245.0.

Josie Bossen of St. Anthony is in second place with a score of 267.95.

Kennedy will chase the gold in Saturday’s finals, which begin at noon.