Swimming and Diving | 9/15/2026 9:01:00 PM

CLINTON -- The Clinton Arrows Swim Team hosted its second home meet of the 2026 season on Saturday, September 12, at the Clinton YMCA, welcoming Madison Central, Germantown, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Ridgeland in a competitive invitational.

CAST finished fourth in the women's standings and third in the men's standings.

Allesandra Witsberger was CAST's lone new MHSAA Class III North State qualifier, punching her ticket in the 100-yard freestyle.

The men's team delivered several podium finishes. Hayes Montgomery claimed a podium finish in the 100-yard freestyle, while Reed Watts put in a podium performance in the 100-yard backstroke. The men's 200-yard freestyle relay team and the 400-yard freestyle relay team also earned podium finishes.

CAST also honored its eight seniors, pausing the meet to recognize the athletes whose leadership has shaped the program for years. Those seniors were Leah Johnson, Arwen Blomgren, Kate Gilliam, Pace Rundlett, Abbie Rushing, Aleyna Taylor, Terry Xu, and Montgomery.

The group was recognized for its leadership, work ethic, and sportsmanship, along with the impact each senior has made on the program and its younger swimmers throughout their careers.

Gina Taylor, mother of senior Aleyna Taylor, reflected on her daugher's journey with CAST.

"Since joining the swim team in 7th grade, Aleyna has grown not only as an athlete, but also as a person. She has pushed herself to learn a new sport cherished being coached by Mrs. Marcy, and grown to love the friendships, teamwork, and memories made along the way. I'm grateful for the opportunity to watch her cheer on her teammates and be part of a team that has meant so much to her throughout her middle and high school years."

UP NEXT

CAST returns to action at the Last Chance Meet on Saturday, September 26, at GRIT in Flowood.