Frank keys second-place finish for FSHS swimming

Free State’s Nolan Frank takes a breath during the Free State Invitational on Thursday

Free State’s Nolan Frank takes a breath during the Free State Invitational on Thursday Photo by Richard Gwin.

In nearly every aspect, Free State High swimmer Nolan Frank's affiliation with Washburn Rural counterpart Grant Rogers has all the makings of a textbook high school swimming rivalry.

Both are masters of the backstroke, both have state swimming medals in their closets and both figure to battle for supremacy in the 100-yard backstroke at this winter's state finals.

The only thing that seems to be lacking, in fact, is a healthy dose of mutual distaste.

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Free State High School held an Invitational Swim meet on Thursday January 13, 2010. Connor Munk worked for a second place finish in the 200-yard Freestyle.