MEET THE 2025 ALL-KEYS SWIMMING & DIVING TEAM

It stands to cause that faculties surrounded by water naturally have high-caliber swim groups. Coral Shores and Key West each made that clear this yr, with each packages producing unbelievable outcomes. This season, Monroe County had two district champs: Coral Shores seniors Layne Smith and Aaron Lykins. Both athletes’ performances at regionals gave them the go-ahead nod to states in Ocala. Key West’s younger squads confirmed dramatic enchancment all through the season, and the college’s long-standing report books required an replace when Santiago Gonzalez set a brand new mark within the 200 freestyle occasion.

Swimmer of the Year

Layne Smith

Senior, Coral Shores

Senior Layne Smith had an excellent season with Coral Shores. The distance specialist struck gold at districts, profitable the five hundred freestyle occasion and qualifying for regionals in that plus three different occasions. Smith’s efficiency on the relay groups helped her crew ship further representatives to the meet, and her particular person efficiency at regionals certified her for the 200 and 500 freestyle occasions at states. There, Smith cracked the highest 20, swimming to a Nineteenth-place end within the 500 freestyle race. 

Larkin Dunn

Senior, Coral Shores

In her remaining season with the Hurricanes, Larkin Dunn completed robust, qualifying for regionals in a pair of particular person occasions. Dunn made the reduce within the 50 and 100 freestyle occasions, then swam legs of the crew’s 200 free and 200 medley relays to cap off her senior season.

Sofia Figueredo

Junior, Coral Shores

With yet one more yr of eligibility, all eyes might be on Sofia Figueredo subsequent season. The proficient junior’s robust district performances earned lanes within the 200 IM, the 100 breaststroke and the 200 free and medley relay groups. Figueredo is an extremely versatile swimmer who excels in virtually each occasion.

Parks Dunn

Sophomore, Coral Shores

Though solely a sophomore, Parks Dunn certified for 3 regional occasions this season, together with the daunting 500 free plus the 200 medley and free relay groups. Dunn’s exhausting work and dedication, coupled with already-exceptional occasions, make her one to observe within the coming seasons.

Stella Hodder

Junior, Coral Shores

Junior Stella Hodder’s robust work ethic will not be the one factor that makes her stand out. Hodder is a breaststroke specialist whose occasions are dropping, and that’s simply one of many strokes she excels with. The junior certified for regionals on the Hurricanes’ 400 free relay crew and might be again in 2026 for an additional season of excellence.

Sophia Jackson

Senior, Coral Shores

Coral Shores’ Sophia Jackson had an excellent senior marketing campaign, culminating with a spot on the crew’s 400 free relay. The freestyle specialist added maturity and management to the crew in her remaining season with the ’Canes.

Christina Rice

Freshman, Key West

Freshman Christina Rice was the quickest Conch within the pool in each the 50 and 100 freestyle occasions, incomes a spot at regionals in each in addition to two relays. Rice broke the 1-minute barrier within the 100 free, making for a vivid future for the rising star.

Amelia Korzen

Freshman, Key West

Key West’s Amelia Korzen made waves her freshman yr within the 200 particular person medley and 100 breaststroke occasions. Korzen had the quickest crew occasions in each occasions, incomes lanes at regionals within the 100-yard breaststroke particular person occasion plus three relays.

Taylor Thomason

Freshman, Key West

Another of Key West’s highly-talented freshman class, Taylor Thomason proved her expertise within the 200 IM and 500 freestyle races. The distance specialist made the reduce to regionals within the 200 IM and a relay occasion to cap off a unbelievable first season.

Tessa Hughes

Senior, Key West

Key West’s Tessa Hughes led the Conchs within the freestyle distance occasions, clocking the highest occasions within the 200 and 500 freestyle occasions for her crew. Hughes’ management and team-centric perspective helped information a younger squad within the path of success.

Boys

Athlete of the Year

Aaron Lykins

Senior, Coral Shores

A two-time state qualifier, Lykins completed eleventh total on the FHSAA State Championships and continues to indicate outstanding progress in a short while regardless of taking on aggressive diving lower than two years in the past. A devoted and disciplined athlete, Lykins is understood for his robust work ethic, consideration to element and willingness to place in further time refining his dives. His progress from his first season to this yr displays each his pure capability and his dedication to mastering the game, making him an unbelievable position mannequin to others. His continued success on the state stage has helped elevate this system and set a regular for youthful divers to observe.

Mark Porter

Sophomore, Coral Shores

Though solely a sophomore, Coral Shores’ Mark Porter already has an look at regionals beneath his swim cap. Porter, a person medley specialist, swam legs on the crew’s 200 and 400 freestyle relay groups this season and will definitely be one to observe in 2026 as he picks up velocity and confidence.

Jace Jackson

Senior, Coral Shores

Senior freestyle specialist Jace Jackson completed his season robust. Jackson earned a spot at regionals on the crew’s 200 and 400 freestyle relays. His management and regular presence helped steer the crew towards success.

Mason Osipov

Senior, Coral Shores

A regional qualifier on the Hurricanes’ 200 and 400 free relay groups, Mason Osipov proved to be an enthusiastic, team-oriented competitor. The senior has been a staple over a number of seasons, and his optimistic affect and aggressive spirit might be tough to match subsequent season.

Aidan Zeher

Freshman, Coral Shores

Though only a freshman, Aidan Zeher competes with the maturity of a a lot older athlete, and his exhausting work paid off. Zeher earned the respect of his teammates plus spots on the regional-qualifying 200 and 400 freestyle relay groups. With three seasons to go, Zeher has what it takes to go far within the coming years.

Santiago Gonzalez

Junior, Key West

Santiago Gonzalez was dominant within the 200 freestyle this season, ending undefeated in twin meets and breaking the college report within the occasion. The high Conch in each the 200 and 100 freestyle races, he additionally certified for regionals in each occasions. In addition, Gonzalez contributed to 2 relay groups at regionals, proving he’s each versatile and reliable.

Hugo Blinckmann

Junior, Key West

Key West junior Hugo Blinckmann emerged as a key contributor for the Conchs this season, main the crew within the 50-yard freestyle whereas additionally competing within the 100 breaststroke. A regional qualifier in each particular person occasions, Blinckmann persistently supplied factors for the crew. Blinckmann additionally performed a task on a number of relay groups at regionals, highlighting his velocity and flexibility.

Andres Aguero

Junior, Key West

Junior Andres Aguero paced the Conchs in each the 200 particular person medley and the 100 butterfly, showcasing power throughout a number of strokes. He earned a spot at regionals within the 200 IM and was a part of a relay that superior to the meet. Aquero’s vary and race toughness made him a invaluable asset to the lineup all through the season.

Kieran Smith

Senior, Key West

Jacob Perez

Senior, Key West

Senior Jacob Perez led the Conchs within the 500 freestyle this season and was a powerful contributor in each the 200 IM and relay occasions. He competed at regionals on two relay groups, serving to anchor Key West’s efforts on the subsequent stage. As a senior, Perez’s expertise, work ethic and regular presence made him a key chief each out and in of the pool.