Hopkinsville Swimmer Grace Cansler Named Jersey Mike's 'Player of the Game'

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Grace Cansler, a swimmer for Hopkinsville High School, has been named the Jersey Mike's 'Player of the Game' for the week of February 2. Cansler was recognized for her performance at the state swim meet, where she finished fourth in the Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke and set a personal best time of 1:14.12. Cansler will also go down as the final individual event swimmer for Hopkinsville High School, as the school is set to merge with Christian County High School.

Why it matters

The Jersey Mike's 'Player of the Game' award is a prestigious honor given to standout athletes from the five high schools in Christian County, Kentucky. Cansler's recognition highlights her impressive swimming achievements and the impending merger of Hopkinsville High School and Christian County High School, which will mark the end of an era for Hopkinsville's individual swimming program.

The details

Grace Cansler, a swimmer for Hopkinsville High School, was selected as the Jersey Mike's 'Player of the Game' for the week of February 2 based on her performance at the state swim meet. Cansler finished fourth in the Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke with a personal best time of 1:14.12, narrowly missing out on qualifying for the state finals. Cansler's achievement is particularly notable as she will be the final individual event swimmer for Hopkinsville High School, as the school is set to merge with Christian County High School in the near future.

• Grace Cansler competed in the first round of the state swim meet at Bowling Green High School on Saturday, February 2, 2026.

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What’s next

The upcoming merger of Hopkinsville High School and Christian County High School will mark the end of Hopkinsville's individual swimming program, with Cansler being the final individual event swimmer to represent the school.