BY JIM MISUNAS jmisunas@gbtribune.com Great Bend’s swimmers failed to win an event, but the Panthers’ depth proved critical at the final home meet for eight seniors. The Panthers earned quality points in every event (431) to edge McPherson (394), Manhattan (389.5) and Newton (373) in a four-way race. A friendly home crowd at the Barton Cougar pool Friday roared its approval whenever the Panthers earned points.