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New North Texas Swimming Records North Texas swimmers made history this July, breaking 17 LSC Records at championship meets across the country. From young age-group athletes to powerhouse relays at Junior Nationals, our athletes continue to raise the bar for excellence in the pool. Individual Highlights Erica Wang (Lakeside Aquatic Club) – 10 & Under Girls 50 Free LCM (30.29), breaking a 25-year-old record Easton Hollis (RACE) – 10 & Under Boys 100 Fly LCM (1:09.06) Danny Garcia Villar (TFA) – 13–14 Boys 50 Back LCM (28.45) Carter...
As we head into Championship Season, several North Texas athletes have been making waves and setting the tone with new LSC records across a variety of events and age groups. Congratulations to all of our record-breakers! Open & 17–18 Jacob Armour – Texas Ford Aquatics 2025 Toyota National Championships 200 Breast – 2:11.93 (6/4/2025) 13–14 Boys Samuel Melendez Chaves – North Texas Nadadores 2025 ST ASC Firecracker 50 Back – 32.09 (6/15/2025) Marcus Amores – Rockwall Aquatic Center of Excellence 2025 NT Texas Senior Circuit LC Meet...
North Texas Swimming is proud to celebrate a new wave of record-setting performances by our athletes at premier meets in California and Texas. At the 2025 CA MVN Fran Crippen Memorial Swim Meet of Champions, Jehzel Krasht (TFA) posted a time of 35.27 in the 13-14 Girls 50 Breaststroke, marking the first official LSC record in the event since tracking began in September 2024. At the 2025 NT TRAC Best of Both Worlds, City of Plano Swimmers (COPS) delivered standout performances in mixed relays: The 11-12 Mixed 200 Free Relay...
At the 2025 WT Short Course TAGS Championship Zaryna Warlay(MTRO) - 11-12 50 Free record with a time of 23.61. The previous record was 23.71 held by Kennedi Southern (LAC since 2022) 11-12 50 Back record with a time of 26.83. The previous record was 27.02 set by Camille Murray (MTRO) in 2019 Jordan Xanthos (TFA) 11-12 100 Breast record with a time of 1:05.02. The previous record was 1:05.38 set by Bailey Kaiser (LAC) in 2018 Zayne Wieland (LAC) 13-14 50 Back record with a time of 25.46. The...
At the 2025 ST OB UIL 6A State Meet, Maximus Williamson (LAC) broke SIX NTSI records. In the 50 free, Maximus posted a time of 19.08 lowering his own 17-18 record of 19.29 set in December and the Open record of 19.16 posted by Matt King (TFA) in 2023! In the 100 free, Maximus finished in 41.54 breaking his own 17-18 record of 41.99 set in 2023 and the Open record of 41.71 set by Matt King (TFA) in 2023! In the 200 free, Maximus broke the National High School...
At Junior Nationals: Jack Armour (TFA) set a new 17-18 100 Breast record. His time of 51.86 broke the record of 52.51 set by Travis Gulledge (TFA) in 2023. The LAC 17-18 Boys 400 Free Relay of Maxwell Stanislaus, Luke Garrett, Aubrey Jaya and Maximus Williamson swam a time of 2:54.12 shattering the previous record of 2:59.07 set by the LAC team of Rice, Paulk, Garrett and Jaya earlier this year. Kennedi Southern (LAC) brke her own 13-14 100 free record with a new time of 48.87. Ella McWhorter (LAC)...
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW NTSI RECORD BREAKERS! At the 2024 NT Frisco North TISCA Invitational Daniel Kim (UN) (13-14) - set a new 50 back record with a time of 25.97 At the 2024 RACE Turkey Classic Elisabeth Chiu (RACE) (13-14) - finished the 50 fly in 26.84 setting a new 13-14 record! At the 2024 COR Classic Zaryna Wardlay (MTRO) (11-12) - finished the 100 free in 52.15 breaking the record of 52.29 held by Natalie Schneider (LAC) since 2021! At the 2024 NT MAC Holiday Invite Kalena Au...
North Texas Clubs Shine in 2024-25 USA Swimming Club Excellence Program The 2024-25 USA Swimming Club Excellence Program has recognized five North Texas teams for their outstanding performances, all based on 18-and-under athlete achievements. This prestigious program honors clubs that demonstrate superior athlete development and a commitment to producing national and international-caliber swimmers. Leading the way for North Texas are two Gold Medal Clubs: Lakeside Aquatic Club: Ranked 7th in total points nationwide, continuing its tradition of excellence. Texas Ford Aquatics: Achieved Gold Medal Club status for the first time,...
North Texas Swimmers Make Waves on USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Roster This year, 61 swimmers from North Texas Swimming were named to the USA Swimming Scholastic All-America roster, placing eighth among Local Swimming Committees (LSC's) in the country in terms of honorees. This achievement highlights the dedication and balance these athletes maintain between rigorous training and academic excellence. Top Performers by Team Lakeside Aquatic Club led North Texas with 24 athletes named to the Scholastic All-America roster, earning them the fourth-highest team total in the nation—trailing only SwimMAC, Bolles, and...
Isabella Chao has been awarded the Dan McAllen Scholarship, winning over a competitive field of applicants in our largest application pool to date. Congratulations, Isabella! Best wishes for a successful long course season and a bright future in both swimming and academics. More about Isabella: "My name is Isabella, and I am honored to receive the Dan McAllen Scholarship. I've dedicated five years to swimming, training for the last four with LAC under Coach Andrew Marsh. I compete in the 200 Butterfly and am proud to swim on the National...