Cooper Lucas

2025 College Swimming Previews: Influx of Talent Buoys #7 Texas Men as the Bowman Era Begins

The Longhorns add a new coaching staff and an influx of talent to an already-strong core. Can they get back in the NCAA title hunt this season?

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Ranking the 2024 Men’s Recruiting Classes: #1-4

#2 Cooper Lucas is one of a strong group of first-years arriving in Austin along with a deep transfer class for the Texas Longhorns.

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2024-25 NCAA Digest: A Season Opening Mailbag – Who Will Win Men’s DI NCAAs?

We’re back for another season with our weekly NCAA recap, and we’re kicking things off with a mailbag where we answer your questions!

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How Will Texas Fare In The SEC? Analyzing Simulated 2024 Results

Texas used to be able to cruise to conference titles with ease in the Big 12, but that won’t be the case anymore as they are now official members of the SEC.

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Re-Rank: Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Boys High School Class of 2024

Despite getting hurt last summer, this year’s number one recruit Kaii Winkler has only gotten better as a high school senior.

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USA Swimming Names Mary Korey, Jason Walter Head Coaches for 2024 Junior Pan Pacs

Mary Korey and Jason Walter both served as assistant coaches at the 2023 World Junior Championships last September in Netanya, Israel.

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2024 Olympic Trials Preview: Deja Vu in 400 IM – Foster, Kalisz Frontrunners Once Again

Carson Foster will look to make his first Olympic team after finishing a heart breaking 3rd in 2021. Standing in his way however is reigning gold medalist Chase Kalisz.

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Erin Gemmell Remains 5th in US with 200 FR Season Best of 1:57.51 at Longhorn Elite Invite

Erin Gemmell put up a season best of 1:57.51 in the 200 free in Austin to remain 5th in the US this season. Shaine Casas also went 51.48 to win the 100 fly.

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What Will The Chain Reaction Be From Bowman’s Bombshell?

There are endless moving parts in the aftermath of Bob Bowman’s decision to head to the University of Texas after nine years at Arizona State.

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Maximus Williamson, Keller High Break 4 National High School Records at Texas 6A State Meet

Four National High School Records for Maximus Williamson helped lead Keller High School to a second-straight Texas 6A (big schools) state championship.

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2024 Texas UIL State Championship Preview: Williamson Headlines 6A Boys

Maximus Williamson aims to lead Keller High School to a second consecutive 6A boys UIL state title next week after sweeping the 100 back and 200 IM last year.

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2024 Pro Swim Series – Knoxville: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Olympic medalist Claire Curzan is slated to swim the 200 backstroke and 100 butterfly today at the Knoxville Pro Swim Series.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Jason Walter

Walter led the Lakeside Aquatic Club to a remarkable performance at Winter Juniors – West in December, with the team securing the boys’ and combined titles.

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2023 Swammy Awards: High School Teams of the Year – Carmel (IN) Girls and Keller (TX) Boys

Alex Shackell led the Carmel girls swimming team to their 37th Indiana state title in a row earlier this year — a national record in any sport.

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Lakeside Wins Boys, Co-ed Meets; Small Crow Canyon Crew Wins Girls Title At Winter Jrs West

Cooper Lucas, Maximus Williamson, and the Lakeside Aquatic Club boys overcame a relay DQ to win a pair of team titles at this weekend’s Winter Juniors – West meet.

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