Brainerd Warriors Defeat Sartell Sabres in Boys Swimming and Diving

Bennett Day leads Brainerd with four first-place finishes

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The Brainerd Warriors boys swimming and diving team defeated the Sartell Sabres 97-88 in a Central Lakes Conference matchup on Thursday, January 29. The Warriors were led by Bennett Day, who won four individual events, and also got strong performances from Carter Dircks, Brooks Brichacek, and Drew Haglin.

Why it matters

This victory continues Brainerd's strong season in boys swimming and diving, as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason. The Warriors have a talented roster and are proving to be one of the top teams in the conference.

The details

Bennett Day won the 200-yard individual medley, 100-yard freestyle, and was part of the winning 400-yard freestyle relay and 200-yard freestyle relay teams. Carter Dircks won the 100-yard backstroke, while Brooks Brichacek and Drew Haglin were also members of the winning relay teams. Weston Thiesse finished second in diving for the Warriors.

  • The meet took place on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Bennett Day

A standout swimmer for the Brainerd Warriors, winning four individual events in the meet.

Carter Dircks

Won the 100-yard backstroke for the Brainerd Warriors.

Brooks Brichacek

Member of two winning relay teams for the Brainerd Warriors.

Drew Haglin

Member of two winning relay teams for the Brainerd Warriors.

Weston Thiesse

Finished second in diving for the Brainerd Warriors.

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The takeaway

The Brainerd Warriors continue to be one of the top boys swimming and diving teams in the Central Lakes Conference, led by standout performances from swimmers like Bennett Day. This victory over the Sartell Sabres shows the Warriors' depth and talent as they look to make a strong push in the postseason.