Vote for prime 2026 Arizona highschool ladies’ swimmers, divers

• The Arizona Republic has launched its checklist of prime 10 ladies highschool swimmers and divers to observe this season.
• The checklist options a number of returning state champions and a robust class of sophomores who excelled as freshmen.
• An on-line ballot is on the market for readers to vote for the athlete they consider ought to be on the prime of the checklist.

With Arizona highschool girls and boys swimming and diving season starting with twin meets on Thursday, Sept. 3, The Arizona Republic breaks down the highest ladies swimmers and divers to see this 12 months. Vote in our ballot for the athlete you suppose ought to be on the prime of our checklist. The ballot will shut on Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. Print readers can discover the ballot on-line with this story at azcentral.com/sports activities/high-schools.

Top 10 ladies swimmers, divers

1. Delaney Barbee, Boulder Creek, Sr.

She has dedicated to Arizona State. She’s been a extremely embellished swimmer since bursting onto the scene her freshman 12 months. She’s hoping to complete her highschool profession by breaking her personal state report within the 50-yard freestyle of twenty-two.74, which she set her sophomore 12 months.

2. Remington Willard, Desert Mountain, So.

As a freshman at Chaparral, she gained the 50-yard freestyle state title in Division I on the state championships and was fourth within the 100 free. Watch for large enhancements in her second 12 months in highschool as she continues to get stronger.

3. Alexa Largent, Desert Vista, Jr.

She’s received an amazing shot at state titles within the 200 and 500 free.

4. Victoria Core, Flagstaff, Sr.

She was a Division II state champion final 12 months within the 200 IM and 100 freestyle.

5. Yana Stozkovs, McClintock, Sr.

She’ll be pushing Core for a state title within the 200 IM. Versatile swimmer who excels in each the sprints and distances and in each stroke.

6. Naomi Weibel, Canyon del Oro, So.

Another a part of that nice wave of freshman swimmers who got here by means of final 12 months, she’s on the lookout for state titles within the 200 IM and the 100 butterfly.

7. Ainsley Boerckel, Xavier Prep, So.

She gained the Division I state title within the 100 fly final 12 months. Strong and fast within the water, she’s solely gotten quicker.

8. Riley Steinhilber, Arizona College Prep, Sr.

She’s seeking to dominate on the Division I stage in 1-meter diving.

9. Tila Tometich, Corona del Sol, Sr.

She’ll be challening sturdy for Division I state titles within the 100 fly and 100 backstroke.

10. Ryan Webb, Yuma Catholic, Sr.

She gained Division III championships within the 100 fly and 100 again.

Richard Obert has been overlaying highschool sports activities because the Nineteen Eighties for The Arizona Republic. Catch the most effective highschool sports activities protection within the state. Sign up for Azcentral Preps Now. And make sure to subscribe to our daily sports newsletters so you do not miss a factor. To recommend human-interest story concepts and different information, attain Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.com or 602-316-8827. Follow him on X, previously Twitter: @azc_obert