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Brainerd's Bennett Day wins 2 conference championships
Warriors finish third at Central Lakes Conference meet
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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Bennett Day won the 200-yard individual medley and 100 freestyle events for the Brainerd Warriors at the Central Lakes Conference Swimming and Diving Championships held at Willmar High School. Day also helped the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay teams finish in third place. The Warriors placed third overall as a team behind first-place Alexandria and second-place St. Cloud.
Why it matters
The Central Lakes Conference is a highly competitive swimming and diving league in Minnesota, and Brainerd's strong performance, led by Day's individual titles, shows the team's depth and talent. The Warriors' third-place finish is an impressive result against some of the top programs in the state.
The details
Day swam the 200 individual medley in 2:06.01 and the 100 free in 47.65 to capture the conference titles in those events. Carter Dirkes placed third in the backstroke and eighth in the 100 butterfly to earn all-conference honors. Drew Haglin, Jack Tatge, and Grady Sumption also earned all-conference honorable mentions in various events.
- The Central Lakes Conference Championships were held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Willmar High School.
The players
Bennett Day
A swimmer for the Brainerd Warriors who won the 200-yard individual medley and 100 freestyle events at the Central Lakes Conference Championships.
Carter Dirkes
A swimmer for the Brainerd Warriors who placed third in the backstroke and eighth in the 100 butterfly to earn all-conference honors.
Drew Haglin
A swimmer for the Brainerd Warriors who earned all-conference honorable mention in the 100 butterfly.
Jack Tatge
A swimmer for the Brainerd Warriors who earned all-conference honorable mention.
Grady Sumption
A swimmer for the Brainerd Warriors who earned all-conference honorable mention in the backstroke.
The takeaway
Brainerd's strong performance at the Central Lakes Conference Championships, led by Bennett Day's individual titles, demonstrates the depth and talent of the Warriors' swimming and diving program. Their third-place finish against some of the top teams in the state is an impressive accomplishment that should bode well for the team's future success.
