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Jackson High School wins OHSAA girls swimming sectional title
Polar Bears edge out rival Hoover by 10 points in close competition
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Jackson High School girls swimming team narrowly defeated rival Hoover High School to win the OHSAA Division I sectional swimming championship at Branin Natatorium in Canton, Ohio. Jackson finished with 328 points, just 10 points ahead of Hoover's 318 points in the closely contested meet.
Why it matters
High school swimming sectional championships are an important stepping stone for teams and athletes to qualify for the state meet. This victory for Jackson over their crosstown rival Hoover is a significant accomplishment that will boost their chances of advancing a strong contingent to the state championships.
The details
The Jackson Polar Bears used consistent, across-the-board performances from their swimmers to edge out the Hoover Vikings for the sectional title. The competition came down to the wire, with Jackson holding a slim 10-point advantage by the end of the meet.
- The OHSAA Division I girls swimming sectional meet took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026 at Branin Natatorium in Canton, Ohio.
The players
Jackson High School
A public high school located in Jackson Township, Ohio that fields a successful girls swimming program.
Hoover High School
A public high school located in North Canton, Ohio and a rival of Jackson High School in girls swimming.
What’s next
The top finishers from this sectional meet will advance to compete in the OHSAA Division I girls swimming state championships, which will take place in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
This close victory for the Jackson girls swimming team over their crosstown rivals from Hoover highlights the competitive nature of high school swimming in the Canton area and sets the stage for an exciting state meet to come.
