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Whataburger Team of the Week: The Woodlands Girls Swim battles to UIL state title No. 12
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. 
The stars of 2025-26 The Woodlands Baseball
FORTRESS ON THE HILL: Is No. 5 The Woodlands poised for a vintage run?
No. 5 -- The Woodlands Highlanders (6A)
Consistency has become a calling card in The Woodlands, where winning seasons, postseason appearances, and college-bound talent are more expectation than exception. That standard remains intact as the Highlanders enter Year 26 under longtime head coach Ron Eastman, whose 727 career victories reflect both longevity and sustained excellence. Last season's 29–5 showing carried The Woodlands into the Area Round of the playoffs, and much of that core returns.

The centerpiece is Jack Smejkal, a Texas commit who impacts the game on both sides of the ball. A first-team all-district selection as a pitcher and shortstop, Smejkal anchors a group that blends polish with versatility. Catcher Chase Bradley (Angelina College) provides leadership behind the plate, while first-team all-district outfielder Cash McWhorter sets the tone in the lineup.
Cash Clayton and third baseman Elias Diaz offer reliability across the field. One of the most intriguing pieces is Cruz Romo, the younger brother of former first-round pick Drew Romo. A physical presence at the plate, Romo brings flexibility defensively, handling first base or sliding into the outfield as needed.
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