Jaguar Swimming & Diving Earns State Title Three-Peat!

The Academy of the Holy Names swimming and diving team made history this past weekend, capturing their third consecutive State Championship title with an impressive 279 points. This incredible achievement solidifies the Jaguars as a powerhouse in Florida high school swimming.

Event Highlights

Relay Events:

• 200 Medley Relay – State Champions
  Team: Grace Callahan, Catherine Dieffenthaller, Sonja Petrov, Bella Dieffenthaller
• 200 Free Relay – State Champions
  Team: Sonja Petrov, Catherine Dieffenthaller, Eden Jennings, Bella Dieffenthaller
• 400 Free Relay – 4th Place
  Team: Eden Jennings, Lila Biller, Ella Abele, Grace Callahan

Individual Events:

• 50 Free:
  • Bella Dieffenthaller – State Champion (3rd year in a row!)
• 100 Free:
  • Bella Dieffenthaller – State Champion (3rd year in a row!)
  • Eden Jennings – State Runner-Up
• 200 IM:
  • Catherine Dieffenthaller – 4th Place
  • Grace Callahan – 5th Place
• 100 Fly:
  • Sonja Petrov – 4th Place
• 200 Free:
  • Eden Jennings – 5th Place
• Diving:
  • Sara-Beth Grande – 7th Place
• 100 Breaststroke:
  • Catherine Dieffenthaller – 3rd Place
  • Sonja Petrov – 6th Place
• 100 Backstroke:
  • Grace Callahan – 9th Place
• 500 Free:
  • Lila Biller – Personal Best Time

The Jaguars dominated the competition with strong performances across all events, and Bella Dieffenthaller led the team with two individual State Champion titles for the third consecutive year. This extraordinary effort across the team led to a historic three-peat and showcased the Jaguars' depth and determination.

Congratulations to the athletes and coaches on their well-deserved State Championship! Go Jags! 🐾