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Maryland Heights Today
By the People, for the People
Louisiana/Clopton swimmer wins state championship at St. Peters Rec-Plex
Gracey MacLaughlin's victory in the 200-yard individual medley highlights a busy championship weekend at the local facility.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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A state high school swim meet at the St. Peters Rec-Plex saw Louisiana/Clopton standout Gracey MacLaughlin win the Class 1 title in the 200-yard individual medley and place second in the 100 backstroke. Her performances, along with strong relay swims from Louisiana/Clopton and Hannibal, highlighted a busy championship weekend at the local facility.
Why it matters
The St. Peters Rec-Plex has become a premier destination for high school swimming championships in Missouri, drawing top talent from across the state. MacLaughlin's victory is a testament to the facility's ability to host elite-level competitions and showcase the state's best young swimmers.
The details
MacLaughlin, a standout for the Louisiana/Clopton swim team, won the Class 1 title in the 200-yard individual medley and placed second in the 100 backstroke. Her individual performances, combined with strong relay swims from her team and nearby Hannibal, were the highlights of the busy championship weekend at the St. Peters Rec-Plex.
- The state high school swim meet took place on February 18-20, 2026 at the St. Peters Rec-Plex.
The players
Gracey MacLaughlin
A standout swimmer for the Louisiana/Clopton high school team who won the Class 1 title in the 200-yard individual medley and placed second in the 100 backstroke at the state championships held at the St. Peters Rec-Plex.
Louisiana/Clopton
The high school swim team that Gracey MacLaughlin competes for, which had strong relay performances at the state championships held at the St. Peters Rec-Plex.
Hannibal
A high school swim team that also had strong relay swims at the state championships held at the St. Peters Rec-Plex.
St. Peters Rec-Plex
The local sports facility in St. Peters, Missouri that hosted the state high school swimming championships.
The takeaway
The St. Peters Rec-Plex has cemented its status as a premier destination for high school swimming championships in Missouri, drawing top talent from across the state and showcasing the best young swimmers like Gracey MacLaughlin. The facility's ability to host elite-level competitions is a point of pride for the local community.
