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Lincoln East emerged victorious at the 2025 Nebraska High School State Swimming Championships held at the Devaney Center, finishing with 334 points. Following closely were Omaha Creighton Prep and Omaha Westside. The championships showcased remarkable individual and team performances, including record-setting times in various events, highlighting the exceptional talent of high school swimmers in Nebraska.

Lincoln East Shines at 2025 Nebraska High School State Swimming Championships

In a thrilling showdown at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, the 2025 Nebraska High School State Swimming Championships wrapped up with Lincoln East emerging victorious after a nail-biting competition on March 1, 2025. With a remarkable total of 334 points, Lincoln East took home the first-place trophy, narrowly beating out Omaha Creighton Prep, which finished in second place with 316.5 points. Not far behind was Omaha Westside, landing third with a solid score of 296 points.

Team Standout Performances

In addition to the top three teams, several others made quite an impression. Millard North wrapped up the event with 188 points, while Fremont scored 140 points. The Papillion-La Vista/Papillion-La Vista South combined team fell to 132 points, but should be proud of their efforts in this competitive atmosphere.

Highlighting Individual Achievements

The championship races showcased not just team strength but also individual brilliance in the pool. Starting with the boys, the 200-yard medley relay was a particular highlight, with Omaha Creighton Prep clocking an impressive time of 1:32.40, which now stands as the No. 10 all-time record. Omaha Westside followed closely at 1:32.58, just edging out Lincoln East, which finished at 1:32.73.

For the individual races, Jack Boerner from Westside made a splash in the boys 200-yard freestyle, swimming a blistering 1:41.16 to secure first place. Jadeon Carter from Lincoln East was hot on his heels, taking second with a time of 1:41.45. Another standout performance came from Ryan Mendlick from Omaha Creighton Prep, who clinched the boys 200 individual medley with a time of 1:50.46, earning a spot as the No. 6 all-time record.

Mason Zadina from Millard South also made headlines, taking home the boys 50-yard freestyle gold with a time of 20.36, which ranks at No. 5 all-time. Mendlick proved he was a force to be reckoned with, winning the 100 freestyle as well with a time of 45.28. Not to be outdone, Carter made his mark in the 500 freestyle, claiming first with an impressive time of 4:36.66.

Girls on Fire

Shifting gears to the girls’ division, Omaha Marian was on a roll, winning the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1:44.09, which also ranks as No. 5 in the all-time list. Meredith Peyton showcased her talents by winning the girls 200 freestyle in 1:51.41, landing at No. 10 all-time. To add to the excitement, Peyton also set a new state record in the girls 100 butterfly, finishing with a stunning time of 54.27.

As the competition progressed, Easton Glandt from Omaha Marian triumphed in the girls’ 200 individual medley with a time of 2:03.24, while Leah Inman from Millard North won the girls 50 freestyle in 23.32, making her the No. 7 all-time swimmer in that event. Alaira Hadford from Omaha Marian made waves as well, winning the girls 500 freestyle with a time of 5:01.33, ranking at No. 5 in history.

Finally, Omaha Marian secured a convincing win in the girls’ 400 freestyle relay with a time of 3:32.88, while Lincoln East’s girls team made their mark too, winning the 200 freestyle relay at 1:36.72.

A Spectacular Weekend of Swimming

Overall, the state championships were filled with personal bests, exhilarating races, and a spirited competitive atmosphere, showcasing the immense talent of Nebraska’s high school swimmers. While Lincoln East and Omaha Marian took home the top honors, all athletes should be proud of their performances!

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