Mid-Penn Girls Swim Championships Conclude Day 1

State College and Hershey lead the medal count after a strong start by host Cumberland Valley

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The first day of the Mid-Penn girls swim championships wrapped up with some impressive performances. Host Cumberland Valley kicked things off with wins in the 200 medley relay and 200 free, but State College and Hershey ended up taking home the most total medals on Day 1.

Why it matters

The Mid-Penn swim championships are a key event for high school swimmers in the region, showcasing the top talent and providing an opportunity for swimmers to qualify for state-level competitions.

The details

Cumberland Valley got off to a hot start by winning the 200 medley relay and 200 free, but State College and Hershey ended up leading the overall medal count on Day 1. The championships feature swimmers from schools across the Mid-Penn conference, which includes districts in central Pennsylvania.

  • The Mid-Penn girls swim championships took place on February 7, 2026.
  • Day 1 of the championships concluded on the evening of February 7, 2026.

The players

Cumberland Valley

The host school for the Mid-Penn girls swim championships, Cumberland Valley started the night strong with victories in the 200 medley relay and 200 free.

State College

State College took home the most total medals on Day 1 of the Mid-Penn girls swim championships.

Hershey

Hershey also finished among the top teams in the medal count on Day 1 of the Mid-Penn girls swim championships.

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What’s next

The Mid-Penn girls swim championships will continue with Day 2 on February 8, 2026, where additional events and final results will be determined.

The takeaway

The strong performances on Day 1 of the Mid-Penn girls swim championships set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the event, as top teams and individual swimmers vie for conference titles and state qualification.