Louisiana State Champion Kendall Jollands Verbals to Arizona for 2027

Louisiana State Champion Kendall Jollands Verbals to Arizona for 2027

NEW COMMIT: The University of Arizona has added to its 2028 recruiting class, having just lately obtained a verbal dedication from Kendall Jollands of Metairie, La. Jollands is a Junior National qualifier who excels in butterfly and freestyle.

She will be a part of Alexandra Sartie Barrutia and Dylon Flikkema in Tucson as a member of the Wildcats’ Class of 2031.

Regarding her dedication, she stated:

“I am SO excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue both my academic and athletic careers at the University of Arizona! A huge thank you to my family, friends, and coaches for their endless support and encouragement along the way. Thank you to the Arizona coaching staff for this incredible opportunity! BEAR DOWN!!”

Jollands trains year-round with Crescent City Swim Club and most just lately positioned twenty eighth within the 200m free at Junior Nationals after profitable the 200m fly and 200m IM at Louisiana Long Course Seniors. She had 5 top-3 finishes at Louisiana Short Course Seniors in February earlier than occurring to take second within the 200 fly and fourth within the 100 fly at Justin Speedo Sectionals in March.

Her finest occasions embody:

• 100 fly – 54.16
• 200 fly – 1:59.51
• 200 free – 1:52.49

Currently a senior at Saint Mary’s Dominican High School, Jollands gained the 200 free and took second within the 100 fly on the 2025 Louisiana DI State Championships, serving to her 4×100 free relay win and her 4×50 medley relay take second. She is a two-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American.

The Wildcats completed second on the 2026 Big 12 Conference Championships. Jollands’ finest time is already quick sufficient to have made the A-final within the 200 fly and the B-final within the 100 fly finally season’s convention meet.

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