Little Rock junior Kyra Apodaca will compete at the NCAA Zone Diving Championships, marking the first time in seven years that a Little Rock diver has advanced to the postseason. The competition, a crucial qualifier for the NCAA Championships, will take place in Houston, Texas, with Apodaca competing on the 1-meter board at 11:45 a.m. The event presents an opportunity for the university to gain recognition, with coach Chris Pape expressing excitement about the chance to showcase the talent of a Little Rock diver at a high-profile national event. Apodaca's qualification for the championships came after she earned the Missouri Valley Conference Diver of the Week accolade in November, and she is looking to continue her success from the MVC Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Apodaca won the B final of the 1-meter board and finished sixth overall on the 3-meter board at the MVC Championships last month.
  • First Little Rock diver to earn team points at a conference championships since 2020.
State of Play
  • Apodaca is set to compete at the NCAA Zone Diving Championships on the 1-meter board in Houston, Texas.
  • This marks the first postseason appearance for a Little Rock diver in seven years.
  • The event serves as a significant opportunity for the university to showcase its diving talent and gain national recognition.
Bottom Line

Kyra Apodaca's participation in the NCAA Zone Diving Championships represents a momentous occasion for Little Rock, providing the university with a valuable opportunity to shine on a national stage and garner attention for its diving program.