TWHS quietly surged to the top of the podium at the Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin this past weekend. When competition concluded, the Highlanders amassed 212.5 points to capture the UIL Class 6A state championship, reclaiming their 2024 crown and securing the 12th title in the program’s decorated history.
All things considered, “quietly” best captures how The Woodlands clinched the title. Individually, head coach Jeremy Wade’s squad produced just one top-three finisher, as Brooklyn Grant placed second in the 1-meter diving event.
Still, the Highlanders remained firmly in contention throughout, with numerous athletes securing top-10 finishes across the meet. Ultimately, it was the relays that proved decisive, as runner-up performances in the 200-yard medley and 200-yard freestyle relays, as well as a 4th-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle, created the separation needed to lift them atop the team standings.
In terms of talent, TWHS was propelled by a balanced mix of experience and emerging impact, led by seniors Brooke Miller and Kamila Akhmetova, juniors Lily Wiles and Vicky Olivares, sophomore Chloe Heinsohn, and standout freshmen Claire Meermann and Kaia Finanger.
Suffice it to say, audiences were reminded precisely why The Woodlands is often seen as the standard.