Tri-county area swimmers qualify for district meet

10 schools from Richland, Crawford, and Ashland Counties earn 168 spots at upcoming district swim competition.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

High school swimmers from 10 schools across three Ohio counties have qualified for the upcoming district swim meet, earning a total of 168 qualification spots after strong performances at sectional competitions last weekend.

Why it matters

The large number of qualifiers from the tri-county area highlights the strength of the local swimming programs and the competitive nature of the district meet, which serves as a stepping stone to the state championships.

The details

The 168 qualification spots were earned by swimmers from schools in Richland, Crawford, and Ashland Counties. This impressive showing across multiple schools and counties demonstrates the depth of talent in the local swimming community and the rigorous training and preparation these athletes have undertaken.

  • The district swim meet will take place in Bowling Green, Ohio.
  • The sectional competitions that determined the district qualifiers were held last weekend.

The players

Bowling Green

The host city for the upcoming district swim meet, where the tri-county area swimmers will compete.

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What’s next

The district swim meet will be the next major competition for the qualified swimmers, where they will aim to advance to the state championships.

The takeaway

The strong showing by the tri-county area swimmers at the sectional competitions underscores the depth of talent in the local swimming community and the dedication of these athletes, who will now have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the upcoming district meet.