Diving into Competition: YMCA Lone Star Swim Meet celebrates athleticism and the spirit of teamwork

Dallas/Ft Worth (August 5, 2025) – On July 17^th YMCA swim teams throughout the state of Texas converged on Bruce Eubanks Natatorium in Frisco in what was an exhilarating showcase of athletic talent. The spirited athletic competition brought swimmers, some as young as 6 years of age, each diving in with passion and determination to push their limits. However, beyond the pursuit of personal bests and team awards, the competition fosters fun, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

With robust cheering from the crowd, enthusiastic and supportive volunteers, and team spirit clearly evident, the event saw tight competition amongst the large and small team divisions.

With just 300 points separating the 1^st and 2^nd place large division teams, YMCA Swim Alliance (Austin) came out just ahead of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Coppell Family YMCA followed in 3^rd place with North Dallas YMCA and Rapids Swimming (Lake Highlands/Richardson) showing well in the top five.

Large Team Division Top Five:

1. YMCA Swim Alliance (Austin) – 5541points
2. J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall – 5285 points
3. Coppell Family YMCA
4. North Dallas YMCA
5. Rapids Swimming (Lake Highlands & Richardson YMCA)

In the small division, the Benbrook Barracudas from Benbrook Community Center YMCA took the lead celebrating several records, eventually taking 1^st place over a strong Southeast Sharks team from Park South YMCA, who also won the Team Spirit Award!

Small Team Division Top Five:

1. Benbrook Community Center YMCA – 2220.5 points
2. Southeast Sharks (Park South YMCA) – 1778 points
3. Corsicana YMCA Tiger Sharks
4. Duncan Dragon Swim Team
5. The Woodlands Tsunamis

With every stroke these athletes embody values of perseverance, hard work, and respect for their fellow competitors making the Lone Star Swim Meet a celebration of not only athletic excellence but also a powerful example of community spirit.

Sound exciting? It is! The excitement and camaraderie of being on a swim team is only surpassed by the satisfaction of striving to achieve your personal best each time you dive in. Interested in being a part of it? Tryouts are coming soon as YMCA locations in the DFW area – all are welcome so register your interest online https://ymcadallas.org/programs/swimming/swim-team

You can see all Lone Star Swim Meet individual results online at https://www.gomotionapp.com/ntslsc/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/results-lone-star-2025_077645.pdf

Story by Blue Ribbon News. Photos by Michael Vargos.

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