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St. Thomas Aquinas Takes Kansas 5-1A HS Girl’s State C’ship Title

St. Thomas Aquinas won the overall team trophy, finishing with 289 points. Kapaun Mt. Carmel was hot on their heels and finished 2nd with 285 points, while Bishop Carroll took 3rd with 201 points.

CHSAA 4A State Prelims: Jack Moranetz Breaks 4A Record in 100 Breast

Jack Moranetz (D’Evelyn) broke the 100 breast record, posting a 55.83 to come in just under the previous mark of 56.00.

CHSAA Boys 5A State Prelims: Elijah Warren Narrowly Misses Record

Regis Jesuit senior Elijah Warren scared the CHSAA 5A state record in the 100 breast with a 54.76.

Taylor Ruck Breaks Down Comm Games, Indy Performances (Video)

Taylor Ruck went head-to-head with reigning world champion Simone Manuel in Indy this weekend and didn’t flinch, taking the lead early and not giving an inch

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Keil, Campbell Lead Thru Prelims of 6A Kansas Girl’s High School State

Future Missouri Tiger Megan Keil scared her own state record in the prelims of the 50 free Friday morning, clocking a 22.83 and taking the top seed in finals by a second-and-a-half.

5 Meet Records Fall at CIF Prelims

There were also 4 other events in which the top finisher came within half a second of the meet record going into Saturday’s finals session.

Shelton Leads 500 Free, 100 Breast Prelims at Kansas 5-1A Girl’s State

Lexie Shelton, who entered the meet as the top seed in both the 500 freestyle and 100 breaststroke, has thus far held her position in both races.

200 Breast Champ Daniel Roy Trains By Himself (Video)

While Kalisz is known for strong closing speed, it was Roy who charged back in 33.54 to overtake the double medley world champion and book the win in 2:09.73

Art Downey Retires After 62 Years Coaching MN High School Swimming

Minnesota high school coaching legend Art Downey has retired after 62 years coaching the Edina High School boys program. Downey is the only head coach in Edina swimming history and his teams won 10 state titles.

Combined CIF Results Show Southern Section Dominant For Girls

Elise Garcia of Crean Lutheran was the fastest swimmer during the CIF section meets in both of her individual events.

Already-Banned Coach Seiple Hit With New Sex Abuse Charges

Sam Seiple, a former high school swim coach in Ohio, is facing new charges that he had a sexual relationship with an underage girl in 1995 and 1996. Seiple is already banned by USA Swimming after pleading guilty to sexual contact with a 16-year-old girl in 2014 and 2015.