High School

Kaii Winkler Drops 20.6/43.7/1:37.6 Freestyles At FHSAA 1A District Champs

After fracturing his wrist in June, Winkler won the 200 free (1:37.68) and 100 fly (49.40) while also recording 20.6/43.7 free relay lead-offs.

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Rising Arizona Talents Post PBs at 34th Annual Brophy Xavier Swim Invitational

The Brophy boys (427 points) cruised past Mountain View (332.5) while the Xavier girls (299) also beat Mountain View (255) for the Invitational team title.

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Penn State Commit Marcus Papanikolaou Dies in Car Crash

Marcus Papanikolaou died in a car crash this week, less than a year before he was committed to continue his swimming career next fall at Penn State.

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14-Year-Old Luke Zardavets Rips 56.40 100 Breast, No. 10 in NAG Rankings

Luke Zardavets lowered his best 100 breast time to 56.40, jumping from 32nd to 11th in the NAG rankings to start his high school freshman campaign.

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Georgia’s Decision Could Create Southern ‘Domino Effect’ of NIL Rights for High Schoolers

Georgia is reportedly expected to become the 32nd state to allow high school athletes to monetize their NIL on Monday.

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11 Great Team Building Activities (That Aren’t Hazing)

Positive and effective team building activities that include everyone are essential to developing a strong team culture at any level.

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Iowa Legend Chris Cruise Passes Away One Month After Cancer Diagnosis

Cruise guided the Cedar Rapids Washington boys to another state title as a coach in 2008, giving them a total of 27 championships — the most among Iowa boys.

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5x Medalist Leah Hayes Reflects on 2023 World Jr Championships

SwimSwam caught up with Leah Hayes, the versatile high schooler who won 3 gold medals and 5 total at the 2023 World Jr Championships in Netanya, Israel

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What Makes SPIRE Academy A Unique Place To Train For Swimming?

With world-class facilities and staff prepared to help athletes in and out of the pool, it is a one-of-a-kind swimming experience for a high school student.

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Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Girls High School Class of 2025

After winning a silver medal at the World Championships in the 800 free relay, Alex Shackell emerges as our #1 recruit in the girls’ HS class of 2025.

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NISCA Updates High School Power Points Tables for First Time in a Decade

Torri Huske from Yorktown High School holds the National High School Record in both the girls’ 100 free and girls’ 100 fly.

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National Age Group Record Holder Kayla Han Now Training At Carmel

The multi-time U.S. Junior National champion has joined the stacked group of swimmers at Carmel High School and Carmel Swim Club in Indiana.

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Carmel Girls High School Swimming Win USA Today’s Team Of The Year

The Carmel girls won their 37th consecutive Indiana state high school championship, winning by 265 points back in February.

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Shawnee Mission, Kansas Swimmer Dies in 9-Car Crash

Will Ensley, who swam as Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and for the Empire KC Swim Club, died on Wednesday in a 9 car pileup in Overland Park.

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No. 5 MLB Draft Pick Walker Jenkins Credits Athleticism to Swimming

“Swimming got me in the best shape of my life freshman year,” said Walker Jenkins, who was drafted fifth overall by the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

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