Defining Greatness: Coral Springs Swimmers Make History at FHSAA Disability State Championship

by Matt Rothman November 20, 2025

by Matt Rothman November 20, 2025 3 minutes read

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Defining Greatness: Coral Swims Swimmers Make History at FHSAA Disability State Championship

Cole Youngblood, Kyra Agarwal and Faith Moberg. (Courtesy}

This year’s state swim championship was a success, and for the first time, the FHSAA held a sanctioned State Championship for swimmers with disabilities.

Faith Moberg

Faith Moberg, of Coral Springs Charter, took first place in both the 50 and 100-yard freestyle and says she could not have been more excited to be allowed to represent her school.

“It was so exciting that I wish I could do it again, but since I’m a senior, this is a great way to end my swimming career and start a legacy in the FHSAA disability division for future athletes with disabilities, Moberg said. “This way, they know with hard work and dedication, it is possible to make it all the way to states.”

Moberg has cerebral palsy, hypotonia, and a visual disability. She has been swimming with Special Olympics since 2016 and started with the 25-meter but quickly moved to 50 meters in the freestyle, backstroke, and relay. This past summer, Moberg participated in the 1500-meter freestyle relay at the County and Area Games and has also competed in equestrian, basketball, volleyball, track and field, and tennis, winning over 20 medals. What made this win extra special, Moberg says, was that she was unable to compete in the Special Olympics because the selection was a lottery for a limited number of participants.

“Faith showed us what it means to rise,” Head Coach Sheri Wells-Smith said. “Her journey to State Championship hers senior year isn’t just a milestone — it’s a masterpiece of resilience, courage, and heart. We can all learn from Faith.”

Cole Youngblood

Cole Youngblood swam for J.P. Taravella and finished in first place, setting a new record for disability swimmers in the 50 and 100-freestyle.

Despite his autism, he has been on the team for two years. He’s also a Special Olympics athlete in basketball and cornhole, and a member of Best Buddies. As a swimmer, Youngblood is dedicated, enjoys being an athlete, and continually pushes himself to improve. His coach, Candy Allen, says he is always seen smiling and is positive.

Youngblood’s motto is “swim fast! I like medals and work hard.”

Coaching Cole has been an absolute joy! He is an athlete first, and doesn’t let his disability define him, ” Allen said. “I’m honored to be his coach and to also be a part of this inclusive movement by the FHSAA.”

Kyra Agarwal

Coral Springs High School swimmer Kyra Agarwal, a student-athlete with Down Syndrome, shined with third-place finishes in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events.

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them,” Agarwal said.

Her coach, Morgan Wizst, says being Agarwal’s coach means the world to her.

“She kept telling me she was going to give it her all and drop her time, and she did both,” Wizst said. “I can’t even begin to express how much she has inspired me as a coach and how amazing she is as a swimmer. I can’t wait to see what she achieves in the future. It’s been an honor to be her coach.“

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Matt Rothman

Matt Rothman is a 2018 graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University receiving his bachelor’s degree in journalism and then graduated from the University of Florida as a graduate student. He also works for the Mohave Valley Daily News in Bullhead City, Arizona covering high school sports.