Baylor Sweeps Titles At Tennessee Swim Coaches State Meet

The Baylor girls defended their title, while the boys' team won the championship this year.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Baylor School girls' and boys' swim teams both won state titles at the Tennessee Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (TISCA) Swimming and Diving State Championships in Nashville. The Baylor girls repeated as champions, finishing 89 points ahead of runner-up Ensworth, while the boys' team improved on a runner-up finish from last year by winning the title this year, finishing well ahead of defending champion McCallie.

Why it matters

Baylor's sweep of the boys' and girls' state titles showcases the strength of the school's swim program and its ability to consistently produce championship-caliber teams. The victories also highlight the competitive nature of high school swimming in Tennessee, where several schools have established themselves as powerhouses in the sport.

The details

On the girls' side, Baylor won just one event - the 400 free relay - but had strong showings across multiple events. Houston's Roos and Eva Rottink were individual standouts, with Roos winning the 50 and 100 frees, and Eva taking the 100 fly and 100 back. On the boys' side, Baylor was led by junior Hayden Vicknair, a Tennessee commit, who won the 200 free and 100 fly individually and was part of two winning relay teams. McCallie's Collin Holgerson, also a Tennessee commit, repeated as champion in the 200 IM and won the 100 back.

  • The TISCA Swimming and Diving State Championships were held on February 7, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The players

Baylor School

A private preparatory school in Chattanooga, Tennessee that fields successful swim teams that have won multiple state championships.

Roos Rottink

A senior swimmer at Houston High School who is committed to the University of Virginia. She won the 50 free and 100 free individual events.

Eva Rottink

A senior swimmer at Houston High School who is committed to Indiana University. She won the 100 fly and 100 back individual events.

Hayden Vicknair

A junior swimmer at Baylor School who is committed to the University of Tennessee. He won the 200 free and 100 fly individual events and was part of two winning relay teams for Baylor.

Collin Holgerson

A junior swimmer at McCallie School who is committed to the University of Tennessee. He repeated as champion in the 200 IM and also won the 100 back.

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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

Baylor's dominance in both the boys' and girls' competitions underscores the school's reputation as a swimming powerhouse in Tennessee, with talented student-athletes like Vicknair and Holgerson leading the way. The meet also showcased the depth of high school swimming talent across the state, with several other schools and individuals putting in impressive performances.