Midland High's Hannah Krueger wins 100 freestyle state title

Krueger sets school and personal records in her final high school race

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Midland High senior and Texas A&M signee Hannah Krueger won the girls 100-yard freestyle state title at the UIL Class 6A Swimming and Diving State Meet, setting a school record and personal best time of 49.70 seconds. Krueger easily outdistanced the second-place finisher and became the first Midland High girls swimmer to win a state championship since 2011.

Why it matters

Krueger's victory caps an outstanding high school swim career and marks the first Midland High girls state champion since 2011. Her performance highlights the strength of the Midland ISD swim program and the dedication of its athletes.

The details

Krueger won the 100 freestyle state title by over half a second, touching the wall in 49.70 seconds. She set both a school record and a personal best time in the event. Krueger was the top seed heading into the final and had the fastest preliminary time as well, but remained cautious about her chances. In the final, she got out to a strong start and never looked back, pulling away from the field.

  • Krueger won the girls 100-yard freestyle state title on February 21, 2026 at the UIL Class 6A Swimming and Diving State Championships in Austin.
  • Krueger set a school record and personal best time of 49.70 seconds in the 100 freestyle final.

The players

Hannah Krueger

A senior at Midland High School and a Texas A&M signee, Krueger won the girls 100-yard freestyle state title in her final high school race.

Winnie Liu

A Rice commit from Fort Bend Dulles High School, Liu finished second in the 100 freestyle with a time of 50.41 seconds.

Natalie Schneider

A swimmer from Keller High School who tied for third place in the 100 freestyle with a time of 50.74 seconds.

Brooke Miller

A swimmer from The Woodlands High School who tied for third place in the 100 freestyle with a time of 50.74 seconds.

Steve Flato

The Midland ISD swim coach, who praised Krueger's determination and hard work leading up to her state championship performance.

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What they’re saying

“Oh my gosh, it's amazing. It's the best feeling ever. I'm so happy and so excited to be in the position that I am in to end my high school career off with the best time and a win. It's really exciting and a fun thing to do.”

— Hannah Krueger (mrt.com)

“She deserved it. She was out 23.5 (seconds) and left everybody behind on the first 50 (yards). You could tell she was just antsy to get it going and didn't want to be behind at all. I think she was due for it. She paid all of her dues, working. It was good to see that, she's a champion that has worked for it. She has definitely worked for it. Those are special moments anytime when you see one of your athletes win a gold medal.”

— Steve Flato, Midland ISD swim coach (mrt.com)

“It felt really good from the start. I kind of had a good lead from the start and going into my first turn, I just crushed the wall so that was so good. I felt really good. I definitely felt fast and I was hoping to go at least that, so that was really exciting.”

— Hannah Krueger (mrt.com)

What’s next

Krueger will continue her swimming career at Texas A&M University after graduating from Midland High School.

The takeaway

Krueger's state championship victory is a testament to her hard work and dedication over her four-year high school career. Her success inspires the next generation of Midland High swimmers and highlights the strength of the school's swim program.