DCST attended the 2025 Short Course YMCA National meet in Greensboro, NC April 1st through April 4th. The four boys showcased their hard work after competing at their SIXTH championship meet this season. Facing some of the fastest in the country, they delivered standout performances with multiple time drops over 5 seconds, and another LC National cut for this upcoming summer. Sean Harrelson Qualified for 100 Breaststroke, 200 Breaststroke, 200 Freestyle Relay, 200 Medley Relay Time Trials Swam: 100 Butterfly: 53.53 200 IM: 2:10.77--> 2:03.97 100 Breaststroke: 59.68--> 59.48 Luke...

Ana's Favorite Memories: Ana’s favorite swim memory is attending the Champaign meet and getting to cook out with the team. Ana's College plan: Ana plans on either entering the United States Naval Academy or going to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Fun facts about Ana: She wants to be a pilot for the Navy She plays varsity lacrosse She drives an hour each way to her high-school (in Wheaton) She loves Mexican food For those of you who did not know, Ana applied for the Ryan Held Scholarship by writing an essay...

This past weekend was one for the books... After several long weekends at the pool, DCST sent a group of 13 swimmers to the SSDL National Championship meet in Fishers, IN. Our highest scorer of the meet was Colleen Goff, who competed and earned her spot in finals for the 50 Freestyle, 500 Freestyle and 100 Butterfly. Every swimmer that competed either dropped time in their individual event, qualified for finals, OR both! Josie Slattengren dropped an astonshing 7 and a half more seconds in her 500 freestyle, Matteo Graham...

AND THAT'S A WRAP... All good things must come to an end, and our swimmers finished strong! They seized every opportunity to drop time and challenge their opponents at Finals this weekend. We couldn’t be more proud of the effort our Big Dogs put into cheering one another on, along with the perseverance they displayed over a very long weekend of competitive swim. More importantly, each of them exhibited true sportsmanship and respect. Our team earned a total of 100 medals in just three days. WOOHOOO!!! Congratulations to every member...

This 10&U POWERHOUSE CREW represented DCST at the ISI 10&Under Age Group Championship Meet in Northbrook this past weekend. ISI Age Groups is a very competitive meet - swimmers must swim qualifying times to be invited to compete. We are proud to report that DCST has 6 qualified swimmers participating this year! ���� ISI Age Group Qualifiers in the 11-14 category were Benden Evans for his 50 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle, and Norah Shearer in her 50 Freestyle. It’s an incredible accomplishment to be among some of the fastest swimmers...

What a weekend! Bid Dogs of the meet were Amelia Oland and Kylee Davis. Below are the awards per age group... 8&Under Girls = 1st 10&Under Girls = 2nd 12&Under Girls = 1st 12&Under Boys = 3rd 14&Under Girls = 2nd 14&Under Boys = 3rd 21&Under Girls = 1st 21&Under Boys = 3rd Girls Team = 1st Place Boys Team = 3rd Place DCST was the 2025 District Champion!!! Swimmers who competed and dropped time in all of their events were... Stella Anderson, Matteo Graham, Sean Harrelson, Jack Heckelsberg, Addy...

Sophie's Favorite Memories: The memory that will always stick with her throughout her years on the team was winning the 50 yard Breaststroke at Districts in 2018, and being able to stand at the top of the podium to see her parents looking so excited and proud. Throughout her career she has had countless memories with her peers and coaches loves all of them! Sophie's College plan: She plans on attending Elgin Community College for Nursing and then Transferring to an Undecided University for Anesthesiology. Fun facts about Sophie: She...

Senior Spotlight: Kevin Sullivan Kevin’s Favorite Swimming Memory: My favorite memory of swimming was going to the Champaign meet every year. Kevin’s College Plans: He plans to go to NIU or Creighton University to study physical therapy. Fun Facts About Kevin: He loves traveling and roller coasters. He has a dog named Jessie. He loves to watch football and play poker. He has been swimming since he was 7 years old.

DCST is spreading the LOVE this Valentine’s Day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you to all of our families who donated so generously! Coach Kayleigh was able to drop off a haul of goodies today to benefit the animals of The Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter/Adoption Center. #bigdogshelpingbigdogsandcats ���� #secondannual

Matteo's favorite swimming memory: The whole week of Nationals at Ocala, Florida; mini golfing, Dick's Sporting Goods trips, Deadpool at the theatre, and dropping lots of time on his Time Trial mile! Matteo's College Plans: Committed to Augustana College! He will concentrate on a double major in Applied Math and Computer Science with the end goal of becoming an actuary in the future. He will swim for Augustana as well. Fun Facts about Matteo: He has two dogs: Lola and Chelsie Loves cold weather. Enjoys Las Vegas vacations. Floated down...