The Sarasota Chrisitan School swim team enters a new season with high hopes, returning a talented young core led by reigning state finalists, Dru and Mae Hershberger.

The Blazers will once again be anchored by the Hershberger sisters, who each made a significant impact at the FHSAA 1A State Championships last season. Mae, now a sophomore, qualified individually in both the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle, while Dru, also a sophomore this season, earned a state berth in the 500-yard freestyle. Both swimmers advanced to the championship finals in the 500 free with Dru finishing in seventh place and Mae finishing in eleventh place giving the Blazers two finalists in the same event. Also looking to progress to the state championships this year are the Fischer sisters, Lyla (10th) and Bella (8th), and Chloe Wozney (10th). All five have a great shot at advancing to regionals this year, with Wozney narrowly missing a trip last year after swimming a PR in the 100 breast stroke. All five swimmers are expected to play key roles throughout the season as the Blazers continue to build upon last season's success.

The Blazers will be tested throughout a challenging regular season schedule that features local dual meets, tri-meets, and invitationals before the postseason begins. To close out the season, the team will look to make a splash in the FHSAA post season starting with the FHSAA District Championships starting the week of October 26th. With proven performers returning, a strong young nucleus, and valuable championship experience gained last year, the Blazers appear well-positioned to make a memorable run through this 2026 season.