Hornets Dive Into the End of Their Season

Photos by Abigail Medved

By: Abigail Medved

Last week, Pueblo County High School Girls Swim and Dive prepared to compete in their annual league meet. The SCL Swim and Dive Championships were held Jan. 30-31 at the Hornets’ home pool. 

“I am very excited for this meet, I have heard of all the past memories and how much fun everyone has during SCL, so I am so excited to see what will happen this year,” Freshman swimmer Kaydence Raymond shares, “I am hoping to see great sportsmanship throughout the two days and having fun while also being competitive.” 

The meet featured three teams: PCHS, Pueblo South, and Sargent High School, as Pueblo West’s swim team was recently moved to another league. The Hornets have been undefeated in their league championship meet for the past 12 years, and hope to continue the tradition. 

Senior swimmer Tate Lanham said, “I expect County to win by a lot, and I think there is some pressure, but I am confident in our team.” 

In the end, the Hornets won with a score of 506 points, completing the 13th straight undefeated season!

This season has been great for me, and I love our team,” Lanham shares. “I think we have all progressed and succeeded. I am not ready for the end of the season because this is my last high school swim season, and I hate to say bye to everyone.”


The SCL meet marked the end of the Hornets’ season for the majority of the team. However, a few swimmers will be competing at the State Championship Meet.


“I am very ready for state. I have been preparing myself for the hard competition, and I can't wait for it. I am very excited for next season as I hope I will be able to make state in more than an individual event,” Raymond said. 


The state meet will be held on Feb. 12-13, 2026, at the Veteran’s Memorial Aquatic Center. 


Congratulations and good luck, Hornets!