Redmond alum Harper qualifies for NCAA Championships

Former Mustang swimmer Heather Harper, who won the 2009 and 2011 4A state breaststroke titles, performed well at the Mountain West Swimming and Diving Championships last weekend, helping the Boise State Broncos to a thrilling 747-742 team victory over San Diego State.

Former Mustang swimmer Heather Harper, who won the 2009 and 2011 4A state breaststroke titles, performed well at the Mountain West Swimming and Diving Championships last weekend, helping the Boise State Broncos to a thrilling 747-742 team victory over San Diego State.

Harper, swimming the 200-yard breaststroke, placed fifth in 2 minutes, 17.11 seconds, with teammate Chelsea Miller right behind in sixth (2:17.13).

With her performance, Harper is now a provisional qualifier for the NCAA Championships in the breaststroke event.