AQUABOMERS 5^TH IN U.S.
For the 28^th consecutive year, the St. Xavier Swimming and Diving program placed in the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association's (NISCA) Top 10.  The Long Blue Lane finished 5^th overall.  The Bolles School (FL) finished on top.  This season's finish marked the 23^rd time for St. X in the Top 5 since 1999.
 
The rankings are based upon strength and depth of high school teams from across the nation.  Cincinnati St. Xavier has claimed the title twelve times (2020,2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2008, 2007, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999).

 

 
  
Nineteen athletes factored in the scoring:
Tucker Charles [JR] 4 events                          Enzo Nies [SR] 1 event                      
Andrew Clippard [SR] 3 events                      Alex Nixon [SR] 4 events
Tommy Colvin [SO] 1 event                           Nick Petrocelli [SR] 1 event
Sam DeMarco [SR] 3 events                          Andrew Policastro [SR] 1 event
Felix Doepke [SO] 1 event                             Braydon Scott [SR] 4 events              
Will Farrell [FR] 4 events                               Nabil Sinno [SR] 2 events
Owen Gee [SO] 4 events                                Aidan Smith [SR] 4 events
Safet Hatic [JR] 2 events                                Cole Smith [JR] 2 events
Brandon Hylton [SR] 4 events                        Gokul Vamadeva [SR] 2 events
Top 8 Teams
The Bolles School (FL)          6324                St. Xavier (OH)          5919
St. Xavier (KY)                      6110                Penn H.S. (IN)            5834
Hinsdale Central (IL)              6029                Santa Margarita (CA) 5830
Upper Arlington (OH)            5925                Edina (MN)                 5826
 
SwimCloud, a worldwide source for swimming results and rankings, placed St. X 11^th using a "championship" format and 11^th using dual meet calculations.
 

Led by 7 time All-American Chase Grisi [SR] and 5 time All-American Tucker Charles [JR], the AquaBombers placed 6 swimmers on this prestigious list.

 
 
 
Tucker Charles [JR]      200 Medley Relay, 100 Free, 200 Free Relay, 100 Back, 400 Free Relay
Andrew Clippard [SR] 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay
Will Farrell [FR]           200 Medley Relay
Owen Gee [SO]            100 Fly, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay
Chase Grisi [SR]           200 Medley Relay, 200 Free, 50 Free, 100 Fly, 100 Free, 200 Free Relay,
  400 Free Relay
Alex Nixon [SR]           400 Free Relay
 
The relays were dominant – all placing in the top 16.
 

 
NISCA also named its Academic All-Americans.  To qualify, athletes must post a minimum of a 3.75 GPA and completed their senior year.
 
Academic All-Americans
Andrew Clippard                                                        Alex Nixon
Sam DeMarco                                                             Andrew Policastro
Owen Hein                                                                  Aidan Smith
Brandon Hylton                                                          Link Tobery
Enzo Nies
 

 

 

 

 
Having the opportunity to work with so many of our student-athletes this past season was extremely gratifying.  The progress they made was dramatic.  Congrats to all," noted coach Paul "Bean" Steinway.
 
"Coach Jim Brower established a very high standard for the program for the 2026 season.  Our athletes responded in a manner that validated his vision and commitment.  It was an honor to be associated with him and our guys," commented coach Tom Keefe.
 
"Finishing in the Top 10 for 28 consecutive years is a tribute to the swimmers, divers, coaches, the administration and the families who made it possible.  St. Xavier Swimming and Diving has been a unique and challenging endeavor.  The results speak for themselves," reflected coach Jim Brower.