Burroughs Swimmers Shine at Desert Sky League Meet

High school teams compete in second cluster event of the season.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:17am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic energy and overlapping perspectives of a high school swim meet, with fragmented shapes representing swimmers, spectators, and the pool itself.The Burroughs High School swim teams showcased their talent and depth at the second Desert Sky League cluster meet of the season.Apple Valley Today

The Burroughs High School girls' and boys' varsity swim teams hosted the second Desert Sky League (DSL) Cluster Meet on April 1 at Apple Valley High School. They competed against five other schools: Silverado, Granite Hills, Apple Valley, Barstow, and Victor Valley.

Why it matters

The DSL Cluster Meets are important events for high school swim teams to showcase their talent and compete against league rivals. Strong performances at these meets can help teams qualify for postseason competitions.

The details

At the meet, the Burroughs swimmers had a number of impressive results, with several athletes placing highly in their individual events. The team's depth and skill were on display as they went up against the other DSL schools.

  • The DSL Cluster Meet No. 2 took place on April 1, 2026.
  • This was the second of three scheduled cluster meets for the 2026 season.

The players

Burroughs High School

A public high school located in Ridgecrest, California that fields varsity swim teams in the Desert Sky League.

Apple Valley High School

A public high school in Apple Valley, California that hosted the DSL Cluster Meet No. 2.

Silverado High School

A public high school in Victorville, California that competed in the DSL Cluster Meet No. 2.

Granite Hills High School

A public high school in Apple Valley, California that competed in the DSL Cluster Meet No. 2.

Barstow High School

A public high school in Barstow, California that competed in the DSL Cluster Meet No. 2.

Victor Valley High School

A public high school in Victorville, California that competed in the DSL Cluster Meet No. 2.

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What’s next

The third and final DSL Cluster Meet of the season will take place on May 6, 2026, also hosted by Apple Valley High School.

The takeaway

The strong performances by the Burroughs swim teams at the DSL Cluster Meet No. 2 demonstrate the program's depth and competitiveness within the league. These results position the teams well for the final cluster meet and potential postseason qualification.