The Dowling Catholic girls swimming and diving team solidified its status as a state powerhouse by clinching its third consecutive title.
The Maroons tallied 294 points to secure the victory at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, according to Yahoo Sports.
This achievement marks the program’s fourth state championship since 2019.
Coach Paul Eure credited the team’s ongoing success to a shared sense of purpose among the athletes.
“It just seems each year the group from the year before just gets a vision and they encourage the new swimmers to be part of that vision,” Eure said to the Des Moines Register.
He noted that the team prioritizes collective effort over individual competition.
“There’s no animosity towards each other about taking each other’s spot,” the coach explained, as reported by the Des Moines Register.
Kimber Corwin played a pivotal role in the victory by winning the 200-yard individual medley for the second straight year and capturing the 100-yard butterfly.
The Dowling Catholic 400-yard freestyle relay team also successfully defended its title.
Reflecting on the season, Corwin expressed her gratitude for the team’s journey.
“I’m so thankful for this team and all the girls,” Corwin remarked, according to the Des Moines Register.
Cedar Falls finished in second place with 204 points, while Bettendorf and Waukee Northwest tied for third with 181 points each.
Bettendorf set a new state record in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:33.14, surpassing the previous record set in 2018.
Additionally, Ames swimmer Ellie McCorkle was recognized as the Athlete of the Year after winning the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle events.
The competition highlighted depth across the state, with various athletes securing individual titles in diving, breaststroke, and backstroke events.
The event concluded with the Maroons further narrowing the gap in total state titles held by historic programs like Cedar Falls, Ames, and Bettendorf.