Chatham boys, girls win state swim titles again

The Chatham girls won their third straight Public B title, and the boys took home their fifth.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Chatham High School boys and girls swim teams both won their respective NJSIAA Public B state championships, continuing their dynasty. The girls team held off Shawnee 93-77 to earn their third straight title, while the boys cruised past Moorestown 102-58 for their fifth consecutive championship.

Why it matters

Chatham's swim teams have established themselves as powerhouses in New Jersey, with the boys team winning five straight state titles and the girls team winning three in a row. This continued success highlights the strength of the school's swimming program and its ability to develop top-tier talent year after year.

The details

The Chatham boys team won every event except backstroke, where Moorestown's Bobby Duffield and Ryan McMillan finished 1-2. Chatham seniors Brett Davis and Jack Kulp went 1-2 in the 200 freestyle, while juniors William von Doussa and Andrew O'Day did the same in the individual medley to help the Cougars build an early lead. The Chatham girls had a tougher time, as Shawnee freshman Samantha Gatesman won the 50 freestyle in a school record time and Shawnee's Ellie Walsh and Alaina Allbaugh-Heinz went 1-2 in the 500 freestyle. But Chatham was able to hold on for the 93-77 victory.

  • The Chatham boys and girls swim teams won their respective NJSIAA Public B state championships on February 25, 2026.
  • The Chatham boys team has now won five consecutive state titles, while the girls team has won three straight.

The players

Chatham High School

A public high school located in Chatham, New Jersey, known for its successful swim program that has won multiple state championships.

Shawnee High School

A public high school located in Medford, New Jersey, whose girls swim team made its first appearance in an NJSIAA state final.

Moorestown High School

A public high school located in Moorestown, New Jersey, whose boys swim team finished as the runner-up in the NJSIAA Public B state championship.

Madeline Crawford

A senior on the Chatham girls swim team who broke the school record in the 100-yard freestyle and the 50-yard freestyle split in the 400 free relay.

Brett Davis

A senior on the Chatham boys swim team who won the 200 freestyle and 100 freestyle events, and was part of two first-place relay teams.

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What they’re saying

“This is what the state final is supposed to be: competition and adrenaline.”

— Madeline Crawford (burlingtoncountytimes.com)

“To be able to see it all come together my senior year, it's an amazing feeling.”

— Brett Davis, Senior, Chatham High School (burlingtoncountytimes.com)

“This is kind of crazy just to be here. We had to fight our way here.”

— Camryn Tilger, Senior, Shawnee High School (burlingtoncountytimes.com)

What’s next

The Chatham boys and girls swim teams will look to continue their dynasty next season, as they aim to defend their state titles once again.

The takeaway

Chatham's swim program has established itself as one of the best in New Jersey, with the boys team winning five straight state championships and the girls team winning three in a row. This sustained excellence is a testament to the school's commitment to developing top-tier swimming talent and maintaining a winning culture.