The Christian County High School (CCHS) and Hopkinsville High School (HHS) swim teams competed fiercely against Bowling Green High School (BGHS) in a tri-meet held on December 5, 2024. While BGHS dominated the overall scores, local swimmers from Christian County and Hopkinsville delivered notable performances, achieving several top-three finishes.
Hopkinsville High School Swimmers Lead the Way
Hopkinsville’s standout performer, Grace Cansler, had an impressive meet, clinching 1st place in the Women’s 50-Yard Freestyle with a time of 28.61 seconds. She also showcased her versatility by taking another 1st place in the Women’s 100-Yard Breaststroke (1:19.39). Teammate Saralynn Major swam a strong race in the Women’s 100-Yard Freestyle, securing 2nd place (1:07.45). The endurance of Kaley Bangart was evident as she finished 2nd in the Women’s 500-Yard Freestyle with a time of 6:56.57.
HHS also saw success in the relay events, with the Women’s 200-Yard Freestyle Relay team earning 2nd place (2:14.42). These performances highlight the determination and skill of the Hopkinsville swimmers.
Christian County High School Swimmers Show Resilience
Christian County swimmers also made their mark in the competition. Macy McGinnis delivered a strong performance, finishing 3rd in the Women’s 200-Yard Freestyle (3:06.57). In the Men’s 100-Yard Breaststroke, Shemar Barker swam to a 2nd place finish with a time of 1:38.82. Kolton Parker demonstrated skill in the Men’s 100-Yard Backstroke, earning 3rd place (1:31.44).
The Women’s 200-Yard Freestyle Relay team from CCHS also secured a 3rd place finish with a time of 2:22.46, showcasing the team’s coordination and strength in relay events.
Building Momentum for the Season
Although BGHS took the top overall spots, both Christian County and Hopkinsville swimmers displayed growth and resilience. These performances not only highlight individual accomplishments but also set a strong foundation for the rest of the season. With multiple top-three finishes, the swimmers are motivated to build on their successes and continue representing their schools with pride.
The meet served as a valuable experience for local swimmers, offering a chance to compete at a high level and improve their skills as they prepare for future challenges in the pool.
Rankings by Race
Women 200-Yard Freestyle
- 2nd: Kaley Bangart (HHS) – 2:35.61
- 3rd: Kaydon Coats (HHS) – 2:44.88
- 5th: Macy McGinnis (CCHS) – 3:06.57
- 6th: Kaydence Harrison (CCHS) – 3:18.08
Men 200-Yard Freestyle
- 4th: Shemar Barker (CCHS) – 2:51.20
- 6th: Sam Peck (CCHS) – 3:21.59
Women 50-Yard Freestyle
- 1st: Grace Cansler (HHS) – 28.61
- 5th: Evelyn Bangart (HHS) – 33.58
- 6th: Sarah Kate Gilliam (CCHS) – 33.97
Women 100-Yard Freestyle
- 2nd: Saralynn Major (HHS) – 1:07.45
- 4th: Kaydon Coats (HHS) – 1:14.12
- 5th: Addison Peck (CCHS) – 1:14.80
- 7th: Gracelyn Clark (CCHS) – 1:23.42
- 10th: Kaydence Harrison (CCHS) – 1:27.23
Men 100-Yard Freestyle
- 6th: Lance Zigelhofer (HHS) – 1:28.36
Women 500-Yard Freestyle
- 2nd: Kaley Bangart (HHS) – 6:56.57
- 4th: Evelyn Bangart (HHS) – 7:33.57
Women 100-Yard Backstroke
- 3rd: Addison Peck (CCHS) – 1:33.36
- 4th: Gracelyn Clark (CCHS) – 1:43.97
Men 100-Yard Backstroke
- 3rd: Kolton Parker (CCHS) – 1:31.44
Women 100-Yard Breaststroke
- 1st: Grace Cansler (HHS) – 1:19.39
- 2nd: Saralynn Major (HHS) – 1:38.10
- 4th: Macy McGinnis (CCHS) – 1:46.39
- 5th: Sarah Kate Gilliam (CCHS) – 2:01.58
Men 100-Yard Breaststroke
- 2nd: Shemar Barker (CCHS) – 1:38.82
Women 200-Yard Freestyle Relay
- 2nd: Hopkinsville High School Team – 2:14.42
- 3rd: Christian County High School Team – 2:22.46
Men 200-Yard Freestyle Relay
- 4th: Christian County High School Team – 2:32.83
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