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Trojan Swimming and Diving Team Reflects on 2nd-Place CAAC Blue Finish
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The season looked different than previous ones due to the pandemic. How did the team make it to their second place finish? What did it mean to them?
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The season looked different than previous ones due to the pandemic. How did the team make it to their second place finish? What did it mean to them?
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