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Senior Caleb Lauterbach launches himself off the block at the state swim meet. On Feb. 6, 2026, multiple swimmers made state at the regional meet in New Caney, Texas, securing their places in the next championship.

Swimming to state

Story by Max Gaylor, Staff Writer March 11, 2026

Swimmers worked tirelessly in preparation for the Regional meet, placing their full focus on executing workouts to improve form and cut down times. Each athlete performs with precision as they diligently...

Senior Max Likins jumps off for the 200 Free at the UIL Swim State Finals, Feb. 22, 2025.

Swimming to State

Story by Parker Allison, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

As cheers crowd the building, swimmers' minds race with the idea of being a state champion; however, they are surrounded by the fear of failure. These intense situations build incredible athletes and the...

Owen Young, Logan Diggs, John David Cass, Eli Likins, Evan Likins and Nathan Morris pose for a picture at the 2021 UIL state swim meet. Swimmers traveled to San Antonio to compete against swimmers from all over Texas.

Senior’s last swim

Story by Caden Rainwater, sports editor March 8, 2021

The pandemic is so well known that it doesn’t need to be named and has taken its toll. It’s clear in everything we do, everywhere we look. Unfortunately, that includes the lives of high school seniors,...

Senior Kaitlyn Rogers hugs her relay teammates as she finishes her last race as a Texas High Tigershark. The state meet was held February 15-16 in Austin, TX.

Make a splash

Story by Caden Rainwater, sports writer February 16, 2020

A question directed to the swim team, that would send serotonin to the brain and quickly trigger laughter for most, is the question, ‘What do y’all do during your off-season?’ Well this is ironic,...

Lauren Potter prepares to throw a dive at the Regional competition.

It’s not all flips and giggles

Story by Lauren Potter, design editor February 24, 2016

As a sport at Texas High, I feel like diving is underrated. It’s more known as a blowoff class that you get into for your PE credit than the intensity it entails. There is so much that goes into...

Diving into Texas

Diving into Texas

Story by Kristin McCasland, online co-editor-in-chief October 14, 2015

She adjusts her goggles as she surveys the unfamiliar faces around her. A new city, a new pool, a new practice. Her new teammates all look the same with their hair tucked away in their caps. They crowd...

Coach Eric Vogan explains a drill to swimmers during after school practice.

Season to go swimmingly under new head coach

Story by Katie Dusek, staff writer September 28, 2015

"Go! Go! Faster!” coach Eric Vogan screams as the smell of chlorine surrounds him. With a clipboard in one hand and a stopwatch in the other, he yells at the swimmers, “Push it!” wanting nothing...

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New season, new captains

Story by Celeste Anderson, staff writer September 16, 2015

Things are changing for the swim team this competition season. Among the newest transitions is the election of the new captains: seniors Tyler Snell, Conor Diggs, Kristin McCasland and junior Katie Dusek. “Every...

Coach Carl Auel demonstrates freestyle for the team. Auel announced his resignation on Aug. 21. File Photo

Head swim coach leaves Tigersharks

Story by Kristin McCasland, online co-editor in chief August 24, 2015

Twelve swim seasons have come and gone at Texas High School for veteran swim coach Carl Auel. Throughout his career, Auel has led the Tigersharks to win many district and regional titles as well as producing...

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