Carmel’s Boys Swimming Team Wins 11th Consecutive State Championship

Carmel High School boys swimming team celebrating their victory at the state championship.

News Summary The boys swimming team from Carmel High School has achieved their 11th consecutive IHSAA State Championship on March 1, 2023. With a record-breaking score of 412.5 points, the Greyhounds dominated the competition and secured their 25th state title in history. Sophomore William Allen led with impressive personal records, while senior Andrew Shackell shone […]

Lincoln East Wins 2025 Nebraska High School State Swimming Championships

Swimmers competing in the Nebraska High School Swimming Championships

News Summary 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 […]

Lincoln East Boys and Omaha Marian Girls Win State Titles

Young athletes competing in the Nebraska High School Swimming Championships

News Summary The 2025 Nebraska High School State Swimming and Diving Championships saw thrilling performances at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. The Lincoln East boys swim team claimed their first title since 1988, outpacing Omaha Creighton Prep and Omaha Westside. Highlights included record-breaking swims from both boys and girls teams, with Omaha Marian girls […]

Swimmers in Kansas Dive In to Make Dreams Come True

Community swimmers participating in the Swim to a Wish event in Kansas

News Summary The 13th Annual ‘Swim to a Wish’ event in Kansas raises funds for local children battling critical illnesses. Inspired by personal tragedy, coach Kelly Kennedy unites teams to make a difference. The community supports through swimming and exciting raffles, creating wishes for those in need. Swimmers in Kansas Dive In to Make Dreams […]

Hinsdale Central Boys Swim Team Sets New National Record

Hinsdale Central Boys Swim Team celebrating their record-breaking achievement

News Summary The Hinsdale Central High School boys swim team has achieved a historic milestone by breaking the National High School Record in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:26.75. This outstanding performance was showcased at the Illinois High School State Championship prelims, surpassing the previous record held by Carmel High School. The […]

Hinsdale High School Boys Swim Team Sets New Record

Hinsdale High School boys swim team during a relay race

News Summary The Hinsdale Central High School boys swimming team has set a new national record in the 200-meter medley relay at the IHSA state finals. With a record-breaking time of 1:26.75, they surpassed the previous record held by a team from Carmel, Indiana. The remarkable performance of team members Luke Vatev, Josh Bey, Henry […]

Niantic and Chatham Swimmers Fall Short at State Championships

Swimmers competing at the state swimming championships

News Summary In a competitive showdown at the IHSA boys state swimming finals, local athletes Andrew Bellemare and Jackson Vinzant fell short of qualifying for the finals. Despite impressive sectional performances, both swimmers faced tough competition at the state level. Bellemare ended the preliminaries in 29th place for the 200-yard freestyle, while Vinzant placed 33rd. […]

Reese Charney Wins Gold at PIAA District IV Swimming Championships

Swimmers competing in the Jersey Shore swimming championships

News Summary Reese Charney emerged victorious at the PIAA District IV Class AA Swimming Championships, securing a gold medal in the Girls 100 Yard Backstroke with a personal best of 59.25 seconds. This win marks her second gold during the championships, as she also clinched victory in the Girls 50 Freestyle. Charney’s achievements include qualifying […]

Bentonville High School Girls’ Swim Team Wins State Title

Bentonville High School girls' swim team celebrating their state title victory

News Summary Bentonville High School’s girls’ swim team has achieved an impressive milestone by winning their sixth consecutive Class 6A state title at the state swim and dive championships. This victory celebrates their dedication and consistency in the face of competition. With the championship secured, the swimmers are looking ahead to continue their legacy and […]

Swim Team Encounter with Border Patrol Raises Concerns

High school swim team on a charter bus during a border patrol stop

News Summary The Las Cruces high school swim team faced a surprising moment during their trip to a swim meet in Albuquerque when U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents conducted a stop. Despite the tense situation, all team members were verified as legally present in the country, allowing them to continue their journey. The incident […]