Pine Creek's swim and dive team seeks a second consecutive state championship title at the upcoming CHSAA swim and dive championships in Thornton, following their historic first title win in 2023. Junior Madison Mintenko, standout from last year, enters the 2024 meet as a favorite in multiple events, holding the top-seeded time in 4A for the 200 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 500 freestyle, and 100 backstroke. Senior Isabella Burton and senior Kamdyn Swanson also bring strong performances, with high rankings in various events. Cheyenne Mountain, the runner-up in last year's 4A meet, aims to maintain their position with junior Samantha Synsvoll leading their challenge in several events as the No. 1 seed. The 4A, 5A, and 3A swimming competitions are set to begin later in the week, following the start of the competition with 4A diving on Tuesday and 5A scheduled for Wednesday morning. 3A diving is scheduled for Saturday morning.

By the Numbers
  • Pine Creek won their first state championship for the swim and dive program in 2023
  • Madison Mintenko holds the top-seeded time in 4A for the 200 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 500 freestyle, and 100 backstroke
  • Senior Isabella Burton and senior Kamdyn Swanson bring strong performances, with high rankings in various events
  • Cheyenne Mountain placed second as a team in last year’s 4A meet with 346.5 team points
State of Play
  • CHSAA will hold the swim and dive championships in Thornton from Tuesday to Saturday
  • The 4A, 5A, and 3A swimming competitions will begin on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons, respectively
  • Competition begins Tuesday afternoon with 4A diving, and 5A scheduled for Wednesday morning. 3A diving is scheduled for Saturday morning