2025-26 Season
Season officially begins October 27
2024 - 2025 Season Summary
By Coach Trimble
The varsity swimming team showed tenacity and adaptability in the 2024-25 season, achieving success through unity and team spirit that fed individual determination. The boys' team claimed its 14th consecutive CISAA conference victory and were the NCISAA Division I runner-up by a mere three points to Ravenscroft School. The CLS boys have now been in the top two at states for the past fifteen years. On the girls’ side, our small-but-mighty squad held their own against some very deep competition, finishing third in the CISAA to the eventual state champions and state runner-up. With only six girls scoring individually, the Hawks managed to finish 4 th in the NCISAA Championship. The teams’ accomplishments were made possible by the collective effort of 46 swimmers. Seventy percent of the team qualified to compete at states. Each member of the team had at least one personal best time during the season, culminating in 50 PRs at the CISAA championship and an additional 41 best times at the NCISAA championship. The Hawks had five individual CISAA champions, two victorious CISAA relays, and claimed three CISAA conference records. At the state level, Norvy Clontz won an individual championship, defending his title in the 200 freestyle for the third year in a row and breaking his own NCISAA meet record in the process. The boy’s 200 medley relay also took first place, and three new Latin school records were set: Norvy Clontz – 200 freestyle, David Sammons – 200 individual medley, and Lila Connor – 100 backstroke. Most importantly, the team competed with honor, heart, and a commitment to one another. We will miss our ten senior swimmers, but look forward to welcoming our rising ninth graders to the varsity squad.
2023 - 2024 Season Summary
By Coach Michael Chadwick
The Charlotte Latin boys’ swimming team had a truly historic season. Not only did they win the CISAA Conference title and the NCISAA State Championships, but they also had what is believed to be the highest scoring finish in State Championship history with 462 points. Ravenscroft finished second with 266 points. Along the way to their 5th straight state title, the boys’ team established four new NCISAA records (200 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay, 200 freestyle – Norvy Clontz, 100 butterfly – Aidan Hill). Those swims also established new Latin school records, along with three other CLS record-setting performances (200 freestyle relay, 500 freestyle – Norvy Clontz, 100 backstroke – Aidan Hill). While Latin will be graduating a powerhouse of a senior class this year, the Latin boys’ team's future looks bright next season with new talent on the horizon.
Boys’ CISAA Championships: 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Boys’ NCISAA Championships: 1975, 1976, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
CISAA All-Conference
2025 - Norvy Clontz, David Sammons, Bryce Spangler, Thomas Greathouse, Harrison Short, Tyler Dugan
2024 - Norvy Clontz, Aidan Hill, James Harper, Zachary Spicer, Wiley Spinner
2023 - Norvy Clontz, Aidan Hill, James Harper, Zachary Spicer, Wiley Spinner
2022 - Levani Tutovani, James Harper, Aidan Hill, Wiley Spinner
2021 - Ethan Bershad, Andy Dorsel, James Harper, Aidan Hill, Tyler Hill, Stephen Kim, Kwame Thornhill, Leo Tutovani
2020 - Andy Dorsel, Jackson Davis, Stephen Kim, Kwame Thornhill, Leo Tutovani, Ethan Bershad
2019 - Dilan Amin, Ethan Bershad, Jackson Davis, Andy Dorsel, Evan Dorsel, Stephen Kim, Connor Neely, Kwame Thornhill
2018 – Ethan Bershad, Jackson Davis, Andy Dorsel, Evan Dorsel, Will Egan, Stephen Kim, Sam Mahoney, Connor Neely
2017 –Tyler D’Allaird, Jackson Davis, Will Egan, Ikenna Eruchalu, Sam Mahoney, Kieran Ragoowansi
2016 – Tyler D’Allaird, Will Egan, Ikenna Eruchalu, James Hardy, Sam Mahoney
2015 – Tyler D’Allaird, Jackson Dickey, Ikenna Eruchalu, James Hardy, Sam Mahoney
2014 – Jackson Dickey, Ikenna Eruchalu, James Hardy, Madison Jaulin
2013 – Michael Chadwick, Jackson Dickey, Chuma Eruchalu, Madison Jaulin, Hayes McCullagh
2012 – Michael Chadwick, Chuma Eruchalu, William Gardner, Hayes McCullagh, William McKinney
2011 – William Gardner, Noland Griffith, Collin Higgins, Hayes McCullagh, William McKinney
2010 – Michael Chadwick, Obi Eruchalu, William Gardner, Preston Griffith, Collin Higgins
2009 – Collin Higgins
2008 – Obi Eruchalu, Marshall Farrell, Preston Griffith, Charlie Higgens, Collins Higgins, Jack Landseidel
NCISAA All-State
2025 - Norvy Clontz, David Sammons, Bryce Spangler, Thomas Greathouse
2024 - Norvy Clontz, Aidan Hill, James Harper, Zachary Spicer, Wiley Spinner
2023 - Norvy Clontz, Aidan Hill, James Harper, Zachary Spicer, Wiley Spinner
2022 - Norvy Clontz, Levani Tutovani, James Harper, Aidan Hill, Wiley Spinner
2021 - Ethan Bershad, Andy Dorsel, Aidan Hill, Steohen Kim, Kwame Thornhill, Leo Tutovani
2020 - Andy Dorsel, Jackson Davis, Stephen Kim, Kwame Thornhill, Leo Tutovani, Ethan Bershad
2019 - Jackson Davis, Andy Dorsel, Evan Dorsel, Stephen Kim, Kwame Thornhill
2018 – Jackson Davis, Will Egan, Stephen Kim, Sam Mahoney
2017 –Tyler D’Allaird, Jackson Davis, Will Egan, Ikenna Eruchalu, Sam Mahoney
2016 – Tyler D’Allaird, Will Egan, Ikenna Eruchalu, James Hardy, Sam Mahoney
2015 – Tyler D’Allaird, Jackson Dickey, Ikenna Eruchalu, James Hardy
2014 – Tyler D’Allaird, Jackson Dickey, Ikenna Eruchalu, James Hardy, Madison Jaulin
2013 – Michael Chadwick, Jackson Dickey, James Hardy, Madison Jaulin, Hayes McCullagh
2012 – Michael Chadwick, William Gardner, Hayes McCullagh, William McKinney
2011 – Michael Chadwick, William Gardner, Collin Higgins, Hayes McCullagh
2010 – Obi Eruchalu, William Gardner, Preston Griffith, Collin Higgins
2009 – Collin Higgins
2008 – Obi Eruchalu, Marshall Farrell, Preston Griffith, Charlie Higgens, Collins Higgins, Roddey Player
All-American
2025 - Norvy Clontz (200 Free, 500 Free), David Sammons (200 IM, 100 Fly)
2024 - Norvy Clontz (200 Free, 500 Free, 200 IM)
2024 - Aidan Hill (100 Butterfly, 100 Backstroke)
2024 - Zachary Spicer, Norvy Clontz, Aidan Hill, James Harper (200 Medley Relay)
2024 - Norvy Clontz, James Harper, Wiley Spinner, Aidan Hill (400 Free Relay)
2023 - Norvy Clontz (200 Free, 500 Free)
2023 - Aidan Hill (100 Butterfly)
2023 - Zachary Spicer (100 Backstroke)
2023 - Wiley Spinner (200 Free)
2023 - Zachary Spicer, Norvy Clontz, Aidan Hill, Wiley Spinner (200 Medley Relay)
2023 - Wiley Spinner, James Harper, Zachary Spicer, Norvy Clontz (400 Free Relay)
2022 - Norvy Clontz (500 Free)
2021 - Andy Dorsel (200 IM)
2021 - Stephen Kim (100 Breaststroke)
Collegiate Commitments
2025 - Bryce Spangler, Denison University
2025 - Norvy Clontz, University of California, Berkeley
2024 - George Glassner, Washington & Lee University
2024 - Zachary Spicer, Emory University
2024 - Aidan Hill, University of Tennessee
2024 - Wiley Spinner, Northwestern University
2022 - Levani Tutovani, Queens University
2021 - Stephen Kim, Georgetown University
2021 - Andy Dorsel, Bucknell University
2020 - Jackson Davis, University of South Carolina
2018 – Sam Mahoney, Washington University in St. Louis
2017 – Ikenna Eruchalu, University of Pennsylvania
2016 – James Hardy, Washington University in St. Louis
2014 – Chapman Hughes, Columbia University
2014 – Madison Jaulin, Gettysburg
2013 – Michael Chadwick, Missouri
2013 – Ashley Dyke, Texas Christian University
2013 – Hayes McCullagh, Naval Academy
2011 – Collin Higgins, Virginia Tech
2008 – Charlie Higgins, Virginia Tech
2008 – Marshall Farrell, Ohio State
HISTORY:
2022 - 2023 Season Summary
My first season as the Head Coach of the Hawks swim team was an honor and a joy. Having been coached by Patty Waldron, I was excited to build on the incredible program that she carried the past 15 years. During the regular season, our boys' team proved their strength early on and remained undefeated. Our girls team had a fantastic run having only lost one meet to Country Day. At the CISAA conference championship, our boys achieved their 12th consecutive CISAA title and our girls walked away with a 2nd place finish. Both teams proved their determination and grit and we knew that we needed to bring our best to states. Click here to read about the CISAA Swimming Championship.
The Hawks brought a large team of 45 swimmers to the NCISAA state championships. The meet was electric from start to finish. We opened and closed the meet with both our boys' and girls' teams winning the 200 medley and 400 free relays in record performances. Our boys' team won their 4th consecutive state title and our girls' team won 3rd place, only 2 points behind a very strong Country Day team. As a former swimmer for the Hawks and first year coach, it was something special to see our athletes come together as a team and support each other on each and every race. Read about the NCISAA Swimming Championships for boys here and for girls here.
2021 - 2022 Season Summary
During the dual meet season our boys were undefeated and were the hands-on favorite to win the conference championship. On the girls' side, we had lost regular season meets to both Cannon and Country Day by 2 points. We knew we were in the hunt, but Providence Day was the heavy favorite due to their depth. Throughout the meet, the Hawks were focused, positive, and supportive of one another. The boys' team took care of business and captured an 11th consecutive CISAA title, while the girls' team battled its way to an incredible one-point victory. (Read more about the swimming sweep of CISAA titles here.)
At the NCISAA State Championship, the Hawks were represented by 22 boys and 13 girls. Swimmers must achieve a qualifying time in each individual event in order to compete at states. Once again, the boys' team was favored, but we knew it would be a battle with Cary Academy and there would be no room for errors. On the girls' side, Cary Academy was the heavy favorite, but there was a four-team hunt for second and the Hawks were determined to compete. In a prelims and finals format, the Hawks perfectly executed the team plan of putting in fast swims in the morning to optimally position us for scoring in the finals. In a bit of a fairy tale ending for my final season at the helm of the Hawks, the boys' team captured its third consecutive state title and the girls' team won a very impressive runner-up trophy. It was definitely a season to remember! (Read more about the swimming team's state championship success here.)
2020 - 2021 Season Summary
Varsity swimming approached this season with the attitude that each practice, every meet, and any opportunity to be together was a gift. We are so fortunate to have a pool on our campus and a great partnership with SwimMAC - many teams in the state struggled to find a place to train and could not hold meets. The Hawks hosted Cannon, Providence Day, and Country Day in separate dual meets, held two intrasquad meets, then traveled to Huntersville for the CISAA Swimming Championships (where the girls were 2nd and the guys were 1st) and Greensboro for the NCISAA Swimming Championships. It was odd for the girls and boys to compete separately in the championship meet, but the girls' team set the stage in the morning with incredible energy, some lights-out swims and a 4th place finish in spite of having only 9 competitors. The boys' team kept the momentum going, opening their session with a winning relay that was the first of three NCISAA record-breaking swims, and ultimately claiming their 17th NCISAA title. The culmination of the season was an online celebration that included a special tribute to Coach Collins, a.k.a. Doc, as he prepares to retire after 50 years of teaching and Latin, and 32 years of coaching the swimmers. It was a challenging, but incredibly special year. Go Hawks!
