Grand County High School Girls Swim Team Wins 2A State Championship

Sophomore Liz Chase and senior Mia Kimmerle lead the Red Devils to victory

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Grand County High School girls swim team won the 2A state championship at Brigham Young University on February 12, 2026, while the boys team placed fourth. The girls team won without an individual state champion, posting multiple podium finishes and consistent placements across events. Sophomore Liz Chase placed second in the 500-yard freestyle and third in the 200 freestyle, while senior Mia Kimmerle finished third in the 100 freestyle and swam on two top-four relay teams.

Why it matters

The Grand County High School swim team's state championship victory is a significant accomplishment for the small town of Moab, Utah, and showcases the strength and dedication of the school's swim program. The win is a source of pride for the community and highlights the success of the team's coaching and the hard work of the student-athletes.

The details

The girls team won the 2A state title without an individual state champion, but with multiple podium finishes and consistent placements across events. Sophomore Liz Chase placed second in the 500-yard freestyle and third in the 200 freestyle, while senior Mia Kimmerle finished third in the 100 freestyle and swam on two top-four relay teams. The girls 200 medley relay team of Chase, Liesel Hays, Maysie Hall, and Kimmerle placed second, and the 400 freestyle relay team of Kaci Hamilton, Evelyn Lewis, Ava Bertoch, and Paya Maughan finished third.

  • The state championship meet was held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Brigham Young University.
  • The Grand County High School girls swim team will ride on a fire truck down Main Street in Moab to celebrate the championship on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Liz Chase

A sophomore swimmer for the Grand County High School girls swim team who placed second in the 500-yard freestyle and third in the 200 freestyle at the 2A state championship meet.

Mia Kimmerle

A senior swimmer for the Grand County High School girls swim team who finished third in the 100 freestyle and swam on two top-four relay teams at the 2A state championship meet.

Wendy Young

The head coach of the Grand County High School swim team, who described the state championship meet as "exciting" and a "fantastic way to finish our season."

Danny Smith

A senior swimmer for the Grand County High School boys swim team who placed third in the 100 breaststroke and swam on both the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relay teams that finished fourth.

Joley Phillips

A junior swimmer for the Grand County High School who won the unified 50 freestyle event.

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What they’re saying

“This group rallied, trusted, and cheered for each other all season long. Our team was not just guys and gals, freshman & upperclassmen, but a group that came together and worked as one to get it done.”

— Wendy Young, Head Coach (moabtimes.com)

What’s next

The Grand County High School girls swim team will ride on a fire truck down Main Street in Moab on Monday, February 23, 2026 to celebrate their 2A state championship victory.

The takeaway

The Grand County High School girls swim team's state championship victory is a testament to the strength and dedication of the school's swim program, as well as the tight-knit community of Moab, Utah. The team's success, without an individual state champion, highlights the depth and teamwork of the Red Devils, who rallied together to achieve this impressive accomplishment.