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Fort Campbell Falcons Finish Fifth at Regional Swim Meet
Branson Bussy and relay team qualify for state first round
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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The Fort Campbell Falcons swim team finished in fifth place at the Region I Swim Meet hosted by Hopkinsville High School on Monday. Several individual swimmers had strong performances, including Branson Bussy placing fourth in the 200-yard IM and 100-yard breaststroke. The Falcons' 400-yard freestyle relay team qualified for the state first round on Saturday in Bowling Green.
Why it matters
The regional swim meet is a key stepping stone for high school swimmers to advance to the state championships. Fort Campbell’s fifth-place finish shows the team’s continued progress, with several swimmers and relay teams earning spots in the next round of competition.
The details
At the Region I Swim Meet, Branson Bussy had a standout performance, placing fourth in both the 200-yard IM (2:29.76) and 100-yard breaststroke (1:12.96). Other top finishers for the Falcons included Harrison Ling (5th in 200-yard freestyle, 8th in 100-yard backstroke), Andrew McWherter (8th in 100-yard butterfly), and Liam Kolsch (8th in 100-yard freestyle, 9th in 50-yard freestyle). The Falcons’ 400-yard freestyle relay team of Kolsch, Ling, McWherter, and Bussy finished second and qualified for the state first round.
- The Region I Swim Meet was hosted by Hopkinsville High School on Monday, February 4, 2026.
- The state first round swim meet will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2026 in Bowling Green.
The players
Branson Bussy
A Fort Campbell swimmer who placed fourth in the 200-yard IM and 100-yard breaststroke at the regional meet.
Harrison Ling
A Fort Campbell swimmer who placed fifth in the 200-yard freestyle and eighth in the 100-yard backstroke.
Andrew McWherter
A Fort Campbell swimmer who placed eighth in the 100-yard butterfly.
Liam Kolsch
A Fort Campbell swimmer who placed eighth in the 100-yard freestyle and ninth in the 50-yard freestyle.
Fort Campbell Falcons
The high school swim team from Fort Campbell, Kentucky that finished fifth at the Region I Swim Meet.
What’s next
The Falcons' 400-yard freestyle relay team that qualified for the state first round will compete on Saturday, February 8, 2026 in Bowling Green.
The takeaway
The Fort Campbell Falcons swim team’s fifth-place finish at the regional meet demonstrates the program’s continued growth, with several individual swimmers and relay teams advancing to the next round of competition. This performance sets the stage for the Falcons to potentially make a strong showing at the upcoming state championships.
