March 12, 2026

Written by Leisha Masi and Dylan Parry

The Martin Luther King High School swim team traveled to Corona High School for their first away meet of the season, and it was a dominant showing across the board as all four teams—JV and Varsity for both boys and girls—secured victories. This meet proved to be a unique challenge because the Wolves found themselves competing primarily against the clock and their own teammates. To keep the energy high and the competition sharp, the coaching staff balanced the relays to race against one another, a move that successfully forced the athletes to push harder and resulted in several personal bests.

The afternoon was defined by a series of sweeps and consistent first-place finishes, even as many swimmers were placed in “off” events they don’t typically race. This versatility is a promising sign for the team’s depth as they move deeper into the season.

The team also recognized “Swimmers of the Meet” Eva Kumar for her encouragement, Paige MacDonald for her resilience through a challenging week, and Kendall Samosky for her positive work ethic. Among the standout performers was Cameron Bobb, whose excellence in his events has him on the cusp of moving up to the Varsity squad.

Beyond the stats, the meet highlighted a shift in the team’s culture. While the season started with some challenges, the coaches are seeing those hurdles diminish as the athletes begin to realize that they perform better when they truly show up for one another. The physical fitness from early-season training is starting to kick in, and the results are showing up on the scoreboard.

With this win, the girls move to an undefeated 2-0 season record, while the boys improve to 1-1, with both teams sitting at 1-0 in league play.