South Florida Aquatic Club

09/22/2026

2026 BROWARD SWIMMING/DIVING HONOR ROLL, Through September 22, 2026

200-yard Medley Relay: 1. NSU University School 1:49.57, 2. Cypress Bay 1:55.90, 3. St. Thomas Aquinas 1:56.10, 4. Western 1:56.92, 5. North Broward Prep 1:58.84, 6. American Heritage Plantation 1:58.89, 7. Westminster Academy 2:01.08, 8. Coral Springs Charter 2:01.91; 2025 TOP TIME: NSU University School 1:46.92. 200-yard Freestyle: 1. Mckenzie Baur, PC 1:54.56, 2. Wendy La Pietra, NSUS 1:56.07, 3. Jayden Paterson, PC 2:00.69, 4....

200-yard Medley Relay: 1. NSU University School 1:49.57, 2. Cypress Bay 1:55.90, 3. St. Thomas Aquinas 1:56.10, 4. Western 1:56.92, 5. North Broward Prep 1:58.84, 6. American Heritage Plantation 1:…

09/22/2026

Meet Coach Sofia 💙

💚 Favorite color: Sage green
💃 Hobby: Dancing
🥗 Favorite food: Ceviche
⏰ What annoys her most at practice: Being late to practice
🐹 Animal she identifies with the most: Hamster

09/18/2026

Lismar Lyon Pays Tribute To Her Father; Wins Three Gold, One Bronze Medal At XIII South American Games

By Sharon RobbSANTA FE, Argentina, September 18, 2026--Lismar Lyon honored her father the best way she knew how--in the pool. The 2028 Venezuelan Olympic hopeful who trains with South Florida Aquatic Club won three gold medals in the 50-and 100-meter butterfly events, 50-meter freestyle and bronze with the 4x100-meter free relay at the recent XIII South American Games. It was the first time she competed since the death of her father....

By Sharon RobbSANTA FE, Argentina, September 18, 2026–Lismar Lyon honored her father the best way she knew how–in the pool. The 2028 Venezuelan Olympic hopeful who trains with South Flo…

09/18/2026

2026 BROWARD SWIMMING/DIVING HONOR ROLL, Through September 15, 2026

GIRLS200-yard Medley Relay: 1. NSU University School 1:49.57, 2. St. Thomas Aquinas 1:56.10, 3. Cypress Bay 1:56.70, 4. Western 1:56.92, 5. North Broward Prep 1:58.84, 6. American Heritage Plantation 2:01.27, 7. Coral Springs Charter 2:01.91; 2025 TOP TIME: NSU University School 1:46.92. 200-yard Freestyle: 1. Mckenzie Baur, PC 1:54.56, 2. Wendy La Pietra, NSUS 1:56.07, 3. Jayden Paterson, PC 2:00.69, 4....

GIRLS200-yard Medley Relay: 1. NSU University School 1:49.57, 2. St. Thomas Aquinas 1:56.10, 3. Cypress Bay 1:56.70, 4. Western 1:56.92, 5. North Broward Prep 1:58.84, 6. American Heritage Plantati…

09/18/2026

Westminster Academy Girls, Boys Sweep Sagemont, FAU High, St. John Paul II

By Sharon RobbFORT LAUDERDALE, September 18, 2026---Westminster Academy won the boys and girls team titles in a four-team meet at the Lions' pool. Led by double winner Claire Porritt, the girls' team defeated St. John Paul II, 102-49; Sagemont 109-10; and FAU High, 81-79. The boys' team, led by double winners Hudson Kimpel and Adrian Gordon, topped St. John Paul II, 98-60; Sagemont, 116-6; and FAU High 106-48....

By Sharon RobbFORT LAUDERDALE, September 18, 2026—Westminster Academy won the boys and girls team titles in a four-team meet at the Lions’ pool. Led by double winner Claire Porritt, the…

09/17/2026

Douglas, Fort Lauderdale Girls, Boys Sweep; SoFlo’s Alex Diaz, Laila Harran Win

By Sharon RobbCORAL SPRINGS, September 17, 2026--Fort Lauderdale High and Douglas girls and boys teams swept a five-team meet Wednesday at Coral Springs Aquatic Complex. Fort Lauderdale girls defeated Monarch, 86-37; Northeast 87-7; and West Broward 78-41. Douglas topped Monarch 113-28; Northeast, 116-6; and West Broward, 108-35. It was the season-debut for Fort Lauderdale. The meet also marked the debut of new Fort Lauderdale High School head coach Matt Marvin....

By Sharon RobbCORAL SPRINGS, September 17, 2026–Fort Lauderdale High and Douglas girls and boys teams swept a five-team meet Wednesday at Coral Springs Aquatic Complex. Fort Lauderdale girls …

09/17/2026

American Heritage Plantation Girls, Calvary Christian Fort Lauderdale Boys Sweep; SoFlo’s Liliana Novak, Paige Fleming Win

By Sharon RobbPLANTATION, September 17, 2026---American Heritage Plantation girls and Calvary Christian Fort Lauderdale boys swept the team titles in a tri-meet at the Patriots' pool. The Patriots girls' team defeated Calvary Christian Fort Lauderdale, 67-37, and American Heritage Delray Beach, 68-22. Calvary Christian Fort Lauderdale boys topped American Heritage Plantation, 66-36, and American Heritage Delray Beach, 86-14. American Heritage Plantation girls were led by double winners Liliana Novak and Paige Fleming of South Florida Aquatic Club....

By Sharon RobbPLANTATION, September 17, 2026—American Heritage Plantation girls and Calvary Christian Fort Lauderdale boys swept the team titles in a tri-meet at the Patriots’ pool. The…

09/17/2026

Cypress Bay Sweeps St. Thomas Aquinas; SoFlo’s Eva Ortiz, Ella Johnston, Ethan Hall, Noah Mejias, Catalina Akpabio Win

By Sharon RobbPLANTATION, September 17, 2026--Cypress Bay remained undefeated after sweeping St. Thomas Aquinas in a BCAA matchup at Plantation Aquatic Center. The Lightning boys' team dominated by winning all nine individual and three relay events to defeat the Raiders, 124-52. The girls' team was just as impressive defeating the Raiders, 119-59, after winning six individual events and two relays....

By Sharon RobbPLANTATION, September 17, 2026–Cypress Bay remained undefeated after sweeping St. Thomas Aquinas in a BCAA matchup at Plantation Aquatic Center. The Lightning boys’ team d…

09/16/2026

Pembroke Pines Charter, South Plantation Split In BCAA Dual Meet; SoFlo’s Brancati, Colmenares, Ferrer Win

By Sharon RobbPEMBROKE PINES, September 15, 2026---Pembroke Pines Charter girls and South Plantation boys won in their BCAA matchup Tuesday at Academic Village Pool. Pembroke Pines Charter girls swept all three relays and won seven individual events to defeat South Plantation, 94-29. South Plantation boys clinched its 71-66 victory over Pembroke Pines Charter on the final relay of the meet....

09/16/2026

Palm League Championships Recap 📽️

St. Andrew’s swept the boys’ and girls’ team titles Monday at the Palm League Championships at the Nova Southeastern University Aquatic Center.

The girls’ team finished 1st with 581 points, followed by NSU University School (390) and Pine Crest (317). In the boys’ competition, St. Andrew’s also took 1st with 356.5 points, followed by NSU University School (325) and Benjamin (324.5).

South Florida Aquatic Club had a strong showing representing NSU University School:

• Juan Vallmitjana, University of Virginia-bound, swept the distance freestyle events, winning the 200 freestyle in 1:38.99 and the 500 freestyle in 4:20.43, a season-best time.

• Maria Perez won the 200 IM in 2:09.07 and placed 2nd in the 100 backstroke in 57.24.

• Perez also led off the winning 200 medley relay, which finished in 1:49.57, alongside fellow SoFLo swimmer Naiyla Di Sarno, Ornelia Giuliano, and Wendy La Pietra.

Congratulations to all our athletes on a great meet and strong performances leading into the upcoming District, Regional, and State Championships👏🏻