On January 10, 2025, the Hamilton Southeastern girls swim and dive team placed third at the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Natatorium for the Hamilton Crossroads Conference (HCC) Championships. The Royals had notable individual finishers such as Kiley Zoeller finishing first in the 50 yard freestyle and 100 yard freestyle, Kendall Dieckman placing third in the 500 yard freestyle, Naomi Haines placing second in the 100 yard backstroke and third in the 100 yard butterfly, and Mia Henderson tying for third in the 100 yard freestyle. For diving, The Royals had Zoe Rehm finish fifth.
The Royals also had huge success in the relays. In relay races, the points are double which puts great importance on winning relay races. The team of Kiley Zoeller, Ellason Miller, Kendall Dieckman, and Mia Henderson finished first in the 400 yard freestyle. Zoeller and Miller also placed first in the 200 medley relay with Dieckman and Haines.
Zionville took first at IUPUI following with Fishers taking second and with HSE finishing not too far behind the Tigers. The Royals fell to Fishers by only 19.5 points. The fourth place Westfield Shamrocks were far behind the Royals with Hamilton Southeastern having a 116.5 point gap.
With only three meets left before the IHSAA state tournament, The Royals are looking to have a strong finish to the season. Up next, they have a home meet against the North Central Panthers followed by an away meet at Zionsville against the Eagles. Finally, the Royals end with the Home Reserve Championships before they have their sectionals at Fishers.
The Royals are predicted to roll through sectionals and regionals to go back to IUPUI for the state championships where they are hoping to place top 5. Make sure to go and cheer on your Royals swim and dive teams as they make their journey to state.