Izzy Fay, a junior at Niwot, earned the title of Longmont Times-Call swimmer/diver of the year after achieving one of the highest scores in a state swim and diving meet last month. Fay's commitment to weightlifting over the offseason significantly contributed to her improved performance, leading to an 11-dive score of 538.30 at the 4A state meet, a considerable increase from her third-place finish as a sophomore. Her coach, Erin Lionberger, praised Fay's natural talent and literal ascension, indicating that Fay's dives now reach heights of "eight or nine" feet, compared to "four, five feet" in the past.

By the Numbers
  • Fay's 11-dive score at the 4A state meet: 538.30
  • Fay's third-place finish score as a sophomore: 467.80
  • Record score at a state meet in Colorado (4A): 552.40 (Katie Russ, 2015)
State of Play
  • Fay's practice with all divers from SVVSD under district coaches Shawn Gregg and Lionberger.
  • SVVSD team had three divers finish in the top seven in 4A, including Leslie Broz in third place and Savannah Wolf in seventh place.
  • It is believed that Fay's winning score is one of the top scores ever recorded at a state meet in Colorado, per CHSAA.
Bottom Line

Izzy Fay's exceptional diving performance, propelled by her dedication to weightlifting, led to a remarkable improvement in her scores, securing her the title of Longmont Times-Call swimmer/diver of the year.