CM, WHS swimmers qualify for district meet

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Nine local swimmers from Clinton-Massie and Wilmington High Schools qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association southwest district meet at Miami University on Friday, February 20. The Clinton-Massie boys and girls teams qualified their 200-yard and 400-yard relay teams, and several individual swimmers also qualified in various events.

Why it matters

Qualifying for the district swim meet is a significant achievement for these student-athletes, as it represents the culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout the season. Advancing to this level of competition showcases their talent and the strength of the swimming programs at these local high schools.

The details

The Clinton-Massie girls qualified their 200-yard and 400-yard relay teams, with Malea Beam, Elise Dennis, Ellie Smith, and Erin Belisle making up the teams. Smith set a school record with a third-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke, Belisle won the 50-yard freestyle and placed sixth in the 100-yard freestyle, and Beam finished third in the 500-yard freestyle and seventh in the 200-yard freestyle. On the boys' side, the Clinton-Massie relay teams also qualified, with Luke Hensley, Mack Hensley, James Toller, and Jack Clark. Clark won his sectional and placed second in the 500-yard and 200-yard freestyle events. Wilmington's Aidan Benitez qualified in the boys' 500-yard freestyle with a fifth-place finish.

• The district meet will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Miami University.