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Henderson Girls Swim Team Finishes as Region Runner-up
Five swimmers advance to KHSAA State Swimming First Round
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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The Henderson County girls swim team finished as Region I runner-up on Monday, qualifying five swimmers for the KHSAA State Swimming First Round on Saturday in Bowling Green. Lyana Coots, Avery Thomson, Sariah Coots, Piper Thompson, and Irah Plummer all earned spots in the state competition.
Why it matters
The strong performance by the Henderson County girls swim team at the regional competition demonstrates the depth and talent of the program, which has consistently been one of the top teams in the region. Qualifying five swimmers for the state meet is a significant achievement and shows the team's potential to make a strong showing at the state level.
The details
Lyana Coots finished as the region runner-up in the 100-yard butterfly and placed third in the 100-yard backstroke. Avery Thomson was the region runner-up in the 100-yard freestyle and placed fourth in the 50-yard freestyle. Sariah Coots placed third in the 100-yard breaststroke and fourth in the 200-yard IM. Piper Thompson placed sixth in the 50-yard freestyle and 10th in the 100-yard breaststroke. Irah Plummer placed eighth in the 100-yard freestyle and 20th in the 50-yard freestyle. The team's 400-yard freestyle relay team won the region title, while the 200-yard relay team placed third and the 200-yard freestyle relay team placed sixth.
- The regional competition took place on Monday, February 6, 2026.
- The KHSAA State Swimming First Round will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2026.
The players
Lyana Coots
A swimmer for the Henderson County girls swim team who finished as the region runner-up in the 100-yard butterfly and placed third in the 100-yard backstroke.
Avery Thomson
A swimmer for the Henderson County girls swim team who was the region runner-up in the 100-yard freestyle and placed fourth in the 50-yard freestyle.
Sariah Coots
A swimmer for the Henderson County girls swim team who placed third in the 100-yard breaststroke and fourth in the 200-yard IM.
Piper Thompson
A swimmer for the Henderson County girls swim team who placed sixth in the 50-yard freestyle and 10th in the 100-yard breaststroke.
Irah Plummer
A swimmer for the Henderson County girls swim team who placed eighth in the 100-yard freestyle and 20th in the 50-yard freestyle.
What they’re saying
“Henderson County will have five entries in the KHSAA State Swimming First Round on Saturday in Bowling after finishing as Region I runner-up on Monday.”
— Scott Brown, Author (yoursportsedge.com)
What’s next
The Henderson County girls swim team will compete in the KHSAA State Swimming First Round on Saturday, February 11, 2026 in Bowling Green.
The takeaway
The strong performance by the Henderson County girls swim team at the regional competition demonstrates the depth and talent of the program, which has consistently been one of the top teams in the region. Qualifying five swimmers for the state meet is a significant achievement and shows the team's potential to make a strong showing at the state level.
