Coral Springs Charter Swim Wins Five Regional Titles; Sends Multiple Swimmers to States

by Matt Rothman November 11, 2026

by Matt Rothman November 11, 2026 2 minutes read

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Samantha Mock wins regional championship in diving. {Matt Rothman}

The Coral Springs Charter swim team had a strong showing at the Regional Championship on Wednesday, with the girls finishing second overall and the boys placing fifth.

Brian Hamilton won the Regional Championship in the 50-yard freestyle in 21.35 seconds and finished second in the 100 freestyle in 47.81. John Albornoz added two Regional Championships, winning the 200 individual medley in 1:53.63 and the 100 breaststroke in 57.76 to qualify for State.

In diving, Samantha Mock also captured a Regional Championship in 1-meter with 358.45 points, while Addie Gardner won the 500 freestyle in 5:17.92.

Several other swimmers qualified for States, including Elanie Guy, who placed third in the 200 individual medley and fourth in the 100 butterfly. Jameela Rashad finished fourth in the 50 freestyle and tied for fourth in the 100 freestyle, while Anthony Palumbo placed fifth in the 100 backstroke.

Mariana Montes also advanced after finishing sixth in the 100 backstroke and ninth in the 200 freestyle. Christopher Chaison qualified following a 10th-place finish in the 100 freestyle, while Gardner also earned a spot in the 200 freestyle.

The Panthers also had success in relay competition, highlighted by the boys’ 200 medley relay team of Palumbo, Albornoz, Hamilton, and Chaison, which won the Regional Championship in 1:37.13.

The girls and boys 400 freestyle relay teams both finished third, while the girls 200 freestyle relay placed fourth. The girls 200 medley relay also qualified for States following a seventh-place finish, as they will get set for States on November 14.

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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.