State Championship Preview: Swimming
Defending State Champs TFS ready to take on the field
The GIAA State Championships are set for Monday, February 9 at Georgia Tech for Swimming. The varsity meet is set to begin at 10 AM, and the conclusion of the meet should be around 3 PM. OFFICIAL 'BEFORE YOU GO' GUIDE for fans, parents, etc.
Championship Meet · Monday, February 9 @ Georgia Tech
- Varsity - Starts at 10 AM, Ends around 3 PM
- MS - Starts at 10:15 AM, Ends around 2:10 PM
TICKETS - $15 Adults/$10 Students · STREAMING (GIAA TV)
LOCATION - Georgia Tech Natatorium
Campus Recreation Center
750 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332
Parking Deck opens at 7 AM / Gates Open at 7:30 AM
DIRECTIONS
Per the GIAA, the only accepted passes are digital GIAA passes. Faculty, staff, students, parents, etc. are required to purchase a ticket for entry. GIAA, The Howard School, and the employees of Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center have no control over GT parking options and fees. There is no pre-paid parking option for this meet.
Tallulah Falls Preview
The Lady Indians, as well as the Indians, are the defending State Champions. The MS boys can claim the same going in.
Last year, the Lady Indians lapped the field and came away with gold in several individual and relay events as well as hoisting the overall trophy. Those who finished in the top-5 that return this year include Lucia Roser de Hoyos (State Champ 100 Free, 2nd in 200 Free), Carsyn Griffis (3rd in 500 Free, 4th in 200 Free), Mattie Patterson (3rd in 100 Fly, 4th in 100 Breast, 4th in 200 IM), and Selah Wiltshire (2nd in 100 Free, 3rd in 50 Free). Nearly all of the relay events are expected to be among the state's top finishers.
The Indians also held the team trophy at the end last year, and had a pair of relay golds in the 200 Medley and 200 Free Relays. Back this time to lead the efforts include Caden Polley (3rd in 200 IM, 4th in 100 Breast). Several TFS swimmers should wind up on the podium for the boys after standout seasons thorughout 2025-26.
Overall, the teams will be considered favorites once again coming in on both the girls and boys sides.