For the first time in school history, Hammond boys captured the SCISA Class 4A swimming state championship, edging Porter-Gaud by four points with a total of 161. Key contributions came from Heath Schuch, Alex Magargle, and Yukai Hu in individual events, while the Skyhawks also secured the 200 individual medley relay title. On the girls’ side, Hammond’s Stella Schuch claimed victories in the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke, helping the team to a fourth-place finish, while standout swimmers from Ben Lippen, Cardinal Newman, and Porter-Gaud also earned podium finishes.