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Solon's Caldwell claims second straight OHSAA Division I boys diving title
Trevor Madigan of Perrysburg finishes as runner-up, while divers from Aurora and Shaker Heights also compete.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Mitch Caldwell of Solon High School won his second consecutive OHSAA Division I boys diving state championship on Tuesday at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, Ohio. Caldwell finished with a total score of 588.65 after leading the semifinal round with a 400.90 score. Trevor Madigan of Perrysburg was the runner-up with 552.45 points. Other Northeast Ohio divers included Gavin Hensley of Aurora, who placed 10th, and Laurence Sison of Shaker Heights, who finished 13th.
Why it matters
Solon High School has now won six consecutive individual state diving titles, continuing its remarkable run of dominance in the event. The OHSAA Division I boys diving championships showcase the top high school talent in the state and provide an opportunity for Northeast Ohio divers to compete at the highest level.
The details
Mitch Caldwell of Solon High School defended his OHSAA Division I boys diving state title, finishing first with a total score of 588.65 points. Caldwell led after the semifinal round with a 400.90 score before holding off runner-up Trevor Madigan of Perrysburg, who had 552.45 points. Other Northeast Ohio divers included Gavin Hensley of Aurora, who placed 10th with 424.60 points, and Laurence Sison of Shaker Heights, who finished 13th with 398.70 points.
- The OHSAA Division I boys state diving championships were held on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
The players
Mitch Caldwell
A diver for Solon High School who won his second consecutive OHSAA Division I boys diving state championship.
Trevor Madigan
A diver for Perrysburg High School who finished as the runner-up in the OHSAA Division I boys diving state championships.
Gavin Hensley
A diver for Aurora High School who placed 10th in the OHSAA Division I boys diving state championships.
Laurence Sison
A diver for Shaker Heights High School who finished 13th in the OHSAA Division I boys diving state championships.
Dominic Roberto
A former diver for Solon High School who won four consecutive OHSAA Division I boys diving state championships before Caldwell's current run.
Jackson Salisbury
A former diver for Solon High School who finished as the runner-up in the OHSAA Division I boys diving state championships the year before Roberto's first championship.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
Solon High School's boys diving program has established itself as a powerhouse in Ohio, winning six consecutive individual state titles. The OHSAA Division I boys diving championships showcase the top talent in the state, with divers from Northeast Ohio, including Aurora and Shaker Heights, competing at the highest level.
