MCC Swim Team Wraps Up Strong Performance at Delta State’s Statesmen Shootout

CLEVELAND, Miss. – The Meridian Community College swim team delivered a solid performance at the Delta State University Statesmen Shootout, held January 31 - February 1 in Cleveland, Mississippi. With several season-best times recorded, the meet served as a crucial step in the team's preparation for the upcoming NJCAA Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Nationals in Buffalo, NY, this March.

Meet Highlights & Results

Several Eagles swimmers posted impressive times, including personal and season-best performances across multiple events.

Chad Campbell

• 100 Free – Prelims: 55.55, Finals: 54.15 (Season Best)

Sydney Cooper

• 50 Free – Prelims: 23.64, Finals: 22.83 
• 200 Free – Prelims: 2:12.68 (Season Best)
• 100 Free – Prelims: 53.85, Finals: 52.94 (Season Best)

Kyla Goldman

• 50 Free – Prelims: 26.78, Finals: 26.76 
• 100 Free – Prelims: 1:00.04, Finals: 57.01 (Season Best)
• 100 Back – Prelims: 1:08.38

Megan Heggie

• 200 Fly – Prelims: 3:12.70, Finals: 3:06.58 (Season Best)
• 100 Breast – Prelims: 1:24.13, Finals: 1:22.85 (Season Best)
• 100 Free – Prelims: 1:06.77, Finals: 1:06.13 (Season Best)
• 200 Breast – Prelims: 3:00.95, Finals: 2:58.49 (Season Best)

Arie Taylor

• 50 Free – Prelims: 40.26 (Season Best)
• 100 Free – Prelims: 1:41.78 (Season Best)

Looking Ahead

With this momentum, the Eagles are now setting their sights on the NJCAA Swimming & Diving Nationals in Buffalo, New York, this March, where they will compete against the nation's best.