Standout performances from Palo Verde and Coronado highlight the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys swimming and diving team.
Palo Verde’s boys swimming team won its 11th straight team title by two points at the 5A state meet in Reno. The Coronado girls won their fourth straight title.
The Palo Verde boys and Coronado girls won the 5A Southern Region team titles Friday and have their sights set on adding to their state title streaks.
Many of the state’s top high school swimmers competed at a meet Saturday morning at the Pavilion Center Pool. Here are photos and results from the event.
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The Palo Verde boys swimming and diving team won the Class 5A state championship Saturday for its 10th straight title. Coronado won its third straight 5A girls title.
The Coronado and Palo Verde boys and girls are expected to battle for the Class 5A state swimming and diving championships.
Led by senior Tyler Edlefsen, Palo Verde scored 91 points to hold off second-place Coronado, which scored 84, and won the Class 4A state title.
The Cougars finished with 452 points to claim the title. Green Valley finished second with 444 points, and Bishop Gorman finished third with 284 points.
The top times, as reported by coaches, for Saturday’s action are here:
State championships: None
State runner-up finishes: 2017, 2016
Individual state champions: Timothy Newton (2018, diving) Timothy Newton (2017, diving), Timothy Newton (2016, diving); Parker Evans (2016, 50 freestyle); Parker Evans (2015, 50 freestyle); Brayden Greenwald (2014, diving); Jake Chir (2014, 200 freestyle); T.C. Greenwald (2013, diving); Brayden Greenwald (2012, diving); Jacob Luna (2012, 100 butterfly); Jacob Luna (2012, 200 IM); Jacob Luna (2011, 100 butterfly); Martin Vanis (50 freestyle); Martin Vanis (100 butterfly); Martin Vanis (2007, 200 freestyle); Martin Vanis (2007, 100 freestyle); Sean Smith (2006, 200 IM, 500 freestyle); Jeff Byrd (2006, 100 butterfly)
Region championships: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2006
Region runner-up finishes: 2018, 2013, 2007, 2005
2018 postseason: Finished third (83 points) at the Class 4A state meet.
Finished second (483 points), 11 points behind champion Green Valley.
Last 10 seasons
2018: Third in 4A state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2017: Second in 4A state meet, Sunrise Region champion
2016: Second in Division I state meet, Sunrise Region champion
2015: Fourth in Division I state meet, Sunrise Region champion
2014: Third in Division I state meet, Sunrise Region champion
2013: Third in Division I state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2012: Third in 4A state meet, third in Sunrise Region meet
2011: Third in 4A state meet, third in Sunrise Region meet
2010: Fifth in 4A state meet, third in Sunrise Region meet
2009: Tied 15th in 4A state meet, third in Sunrise Region meet