Cincinnati Enquirer Names 2025-2026 Winter All-City Teams

Highlights include state titles in bowling, swimming, and individual wrestling and swimming championships.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 4:05am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the fluid motion and competition of a high school swimming event, with sharp planes of deep blue, teal, and white conveying the dynamism of the sport.A cubist interpretation of the energy and movement of high school swimming, honoring the state champions recognized in the Enquirer's all-city teams.Cincinnati Today

The Cincinnati Enquirer has announced its all-city high school teams for the 2025-2026 winter sports season, recognizing top performers in bowling, gymnastics, ice hockey, swimming, and wrestling. The list includes state champions, record-breaking individual performances, and team accomplishments across the region.

Why it matters

The all-city teams are a prestigious honor that celebrates the top high school athletes in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, showcasing the depth of talent and competitive spirit across the region's winter sports programs.

The details

The all-city teams feature standout athletes from schools across Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana. Highlights include the St. Xavier Bombers winning the city's first-ever bowling team state title, the Highlands Bluebirds capturing the combined swimming team state championship, and multiple swimmers and wrestlers bringing home individual state championships.

  • The 2025-2026 winter high school sports season took place from November 2025 through March 2026.
  • The all-city teams were announced by the Cincinnati Enquirer on April 20, 2026.

The players

St. Xavier Bombers

The St. Xavier High School bowling team won the city's first-ever state bowling championship.

Highlands Bluebirds

The Highlands High School combined swimming team captured the state title.

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What they’re saying

“It was an incredible winter season filled with standout individual and team performances across the region.”

— Brendan Connelly, Cincinnati Enquirer Sports Reporter

The takeaway

The all-city teams showcase the depth of high school athletic talent in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, with state champions, record-breakers, and other top performers representing the region's competitive spirit and passion for winter sports.