In a district literally surrounded by water, it is curious that just two of the Keys’ three public high schools have competitive swimming on their athletic schedules. Despite the lack of teams, the Keys have no lack of success in the pool. This season, Key West worked hard to gain speed and experience with a relatively young team, and though no athletes made the trip to states, numerous swimmers claimed personal bests and inched closer to school records as the season progressed. Coral Shores packed their vans for states with a slew of Lady ’Canes swimmers plus one male diver. Of the state qualifiers, just one was a senior, ensuring an exciting upcoming year in the water.
Female Swimmer of the Year
Abbie Sargent
Senior, Coral Shores
Abbie Sargent served as the team captain for Coral Shores in her final season with the Hurricanes. Described as dedicated and hard-working, Sargent put everything she had into the season, and it paid off with phenomenal success. Sargent qualified for states in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke as an individual athlete. She proved to be busy at the state meet, as she was also a finalist on the team’s 200 medley and 200 freestyle relay teams. Her leadership and commitment will be enormous losses for the ’Canes, but the guidance and support Sargent cultivated will pay off for years to come.
Layne Smith
Junior, Coral Shores
Junior Layne Smith never shies away from the hard work and dedication it takes to be a competitive swimmer, and it shows in her accomplishments. This past season, Smith was part of Coral Shores’ state-finalist 200 medley and 200 freestyle relay teams as well as earning a lane in the individual 200 and 500 freestyle events. Smith is described as a model for her teammates, whom she will certainly continue to lead toward success in her upcoming senior season.
Sofia Figueredo
Sophomore, Coral Shores
The youngest member of Coral Shores’ state-qualifying 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays, sophomore Sofia Figueredo has some big flippers to fill in her junior season. Figueredo’s dauntless work in the pool has been steadily setting her up to become a leader on both her team and the boards in the next two years.
Allegra Fucarracio
Junior, Coral Shores
Junior Allegra Fucarracio’s positive attitude and team-first mentality set her apart on the Lady ’Canes’ highly-successful girls team. Fucarracio was a state finalist with the team’s 200 medley and 200 freestyle relay teams and her willingness to put in extra work when it is needed will serve well during her senior campaign.
Larkin Dunn
Junior, Coral Shores
Junior Larkin Dunn used perseverance and hard work to help propel Coral Shores’ 400 free relay team all the way to regionals in 2024. Her positive attitude and dedication to the sport should take her even further in her senior campaign.
Sophia Jackson
Junior, Coral Shores
Hurricane swimmer Sophia Jackson is part of a very talented group of juniors who will no doubt take the pool by storm next season. Setting her apart was her tremendous display of sportsmanship this season, as well as a willingness to put in the extra hours to improve. The junior qualified for regionals swimming a leg of the ’Canes’ 400 free relay team.
Parks Dunn
Freshman, Coral Shores
Just a freshman, Parks Dunn is ready to make a splash with the Lady ’Canes next season. In her first year with the Hurricanes, Dunn made the cut to regionals with the team’s 400 freestyle relay. Dunn improved all season long setting the tone for a bright future with Coral Shores swimming.
Aly Camargo
Sophomore, Key West
Key West’s Aly Camargo led the team in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle events, and her time in the 100 was fast enough to reserve a lane at regionals. Camargo also swam legs of Key West’s 200 medley and 200 free relay teams, making her a very busy athlete at regionals. The sky is the limit for her next two seasons with the Conchs.
Hadley Bardoni
Sophomore, Key West
A distance enthusiast, sophomore Hadley Bardoni led the Lady Conchs in the 200 and 500 freestyle events this season. The sophomore qualified for regionals in the 500 yard freestyle event as an individual and shared lanes with her team in the regional-qualifying 200 free and 200 medley teams.
Reeghan Davis
Senior, Key West
A sprint specialist, Key West’s Reeghan Davis excelled this season competing in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle events. The senior qualified for regionals as an individual in the 100 free as well as the 200 and 400 yard freestyle relay teams. Her leadership and dedication were crucial to the team’s success this season.
Male Athlete of the Year
Aaron Lykins
Junior, Coral Shores
Hurricane diver Aaron Lykins was the solo male representative for the Keys in Ocala this season at the FHSAA State Championships. With little more than a few months’ competitive diving experience under his belt, Lykins took his talents all the way to the state finals, where he placed 13th. His natural abilities coupled with a strong work ethic make him a serious contender to be on the podium next season.
Anton ‘Tony’ Khioni
Sophomore, Coral Shores
Tony Khioni is one of the Hurricanes’ most dedicated swimmers, transforming his commitment to the sport and his team into a solid season. The sophomore, praised heavily for his infectious positive attitude, qualified for regionals with the 400 relay team, a testament to his teamwork.
Anthony Jeffrey
Senior, Coral Shores
Hurricane senior Anthony Jeffrey served as team captain and was heavy on the team spirit, motivating others to do their best. His enthusiasm and positivity was credited as a large part of the ’Canes’ success in the pool this season. Jeffrey made it all the way to regionals on the 400 freestyle relay team.
Santiago Gonzalez
Sophomore, Key West
With two more years of prep swimming ahead of him, Key West’s Santiago Gonzalez has a very bright future with the Conchs’ swimming program. Gonzalez led Key West in the 100 and 200 yard freestyle events and qualified for regionals as a sophomore in the individual 200 free as well as a pair of team events, the 200 and 400 freestyle relays.
Hugo Blinckmann
Sophomore, Key West
Hugo Blinckman was the fastest man in the pool for the Conchs this season, leading the team in scoring for the 50 freestyle event as well as the 100 breaststroke. Blinckmann made the cut for regionals in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays and has a bright future with Key West’s swimming program.
Jacob Perez
Junior, Key West
Key West’s Jacob Perez went the distance this season, leading the Conchs in the grueling 500 freestyle event. Perez qualified for regionals as a member of the 200 and 400 yard relay teams and a solid work ethic sets him up for a standout senior season in 2025.
Evan Osipov
Senior, Coral Shores
A four-year team member for the Hurricanes, Evan Osipov proved himself to be a stellar teammate, holding down legs of the successful Coral Shores relay teams in his time with the ’Canes. In his senior campaign, Osipov qualified for regionals in the 400 free relay team.
Mason Osipov
Junior, Coral Shores
A distance specialist, Coral Shores’ Mason Osipov showed strong work ethic this season, and it took him all the way to regionals, where he swam a leg of the team’s 400 yard freestyle relay. Osipov returns next season for his senior campaign with the ’Canes with great expectations.
