San Angelo Central's Reel Earns Top-5 Finishes at State Swimming Meet

Elsa Reel caps high school career with impressive performances at UIL Swimming & Diving Class 6A State Meet

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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San Angelo Central senior Elsa Reel finished her high school swimming career with a pair of top-4 finishes at the UIL Swimming & Diving Class 6A State Meet in Austin. Reel placed fourth in both the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 breaststroke, setting new school records in the process.

Why it matters

Reel's strong performances at the state meet cap off an impressive high school career, cementing her legacy as one of the best swimmers in San Angelo Central history. Her success highlights the strength of the school's swimming program and the athletic talent coming out of the San Angelo area.

The details

Reel took fourth place in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:02.32, just 1.12 seconds away from a bronze medal. She then followed that up with another fourth-place finish in the 100 breaststroke, setting a new school record with a time of 1:02.5 - just 0.03 seconds away from a bronze medal. Reel also broke the school record in the 200 individual medley on Friday with a time of 2:02.3.

  • Reel competed at the UIL Swimming & Diving Class 6A State Meet on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Reel broke the school record in the 200 individual medley on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Elsa Reel

A senior swimmer at San Angelo Central High School who finished her high school career with a pair of top-4 finishes at the UIL Swimming & Diving Class 6A State Meet.

Livi Roberts

The swimmer from Rockwall who won the 200-yard individual medley at the state meet.

Ella McWhorter

The swimmer from Keller who won the 100 breaststroke at the state meet.

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The takeaway

Elsa Reel's success at the UIL Swimming & Diving Class 6A State Meet demonstrates the high level of talent coming out of San Angelo Central's swimming program. Her top-4 finishes in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke, along with her school record performances, solidify her place as one of the best swimmers in school history.