TEMPLE, TX — The Temple ISD Hardin Swim Center was electric on Thursday, January 22, as the Temple Wildcat swim team hosted the District 12-6A Championships. In a display of pure grit and efficiency, the Wildcat boys defied the odds—competing with a lean roster of just seven swimmers—to claim the title of Boys District Runner-Up.
The day was a masterclass in coaching and performance, highlighted by Coach Spano being named the Boys Coach of the Meet.
Championship Gold
Temple dominated the top of the podium, securing five District Champion titles. The relay teams set the tone early, with the quartet of Jacob Corbin, John Culp, Jered Wozniak, and Champ Mayo taking gold in the 200 Medley Relay. That same core (with Arty Reichert joining Culp, Wozniak, and Mayo) capped off the meet by winning the 400 Free Relay.
Individual District Champions:
Jered Wozniak: 50 Freestyle
Champ Mayo: 100 Freestyle
John Culp: 100 Breaststroke
Regional Bound
The Wildcats aren't done yet. Seven swimmers have officially punched their tickets to the Regional Meet at the Rockwall ISD Aquatic Center on February 6.
Leading the charge into Regionals are John Culp (who also took 2nd in the 100 Butterfly), Arty Reichert (4th in the 500 Freestyle), and Mystynna Jones, who advanced with a strong 6th-place finish in the 100 Backstroke. The Boys 200 Free Relay team (Champ Mayo, Jase Mayo, Jacob Corbin, Jered Wozniak) also advanced after a hard-fought 2nd-place finish.
District Honors & Achievements
The Wildcats cleaned up on postseason honors, tallying a massive haul of accolades based on their stellar performances:
First Team All-District Honors:
Jacob Corbin: 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay
John Culp: 200 Medley Relay, 100 Butterfly, 100 Breaststroke, 400 Free Relay
Champ Mayo: 200 Medley Relay, 100 Freestyle, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay
Jase Mayo: 200 Free Relay
Arty Reichert: 400 Free Relay
Jered Wozniak: 200 Medley Relay, 50 Freestyle, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay
Second Team All-District Honors:
Mystynna Jones: 100 Backstroke
Arty Reichert: 500 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke
Honorable Mention All-District:
Zooey Bruns: 200 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke
Mystynna Jones: 100 Butterfly
Beyond the medals, the meet was a "best-of" reel for many athletes. Elias Hightower and Zooey Bruns each notched two lifetime best times, while Nyah’na Dunham delivered two standout performances to bolster the team's depth.
Click the link for complete results.
Saluting Our Seniors
The heart of this team lies in its senior leadership. As they prepare for the Regional stage, we recognize:
John Culp: Planning to attend Hope College in Michigan.
Jered Wozniak: Planning to attend The University of Texas at Austin.
Champ Mayo: Currently weighing several opportunities to continue his football career at the collegiate level.
Congratulations to all our swimmers on a historic performance at home. Good luck at Regionals!
