What she did: Nations, the Star’s girls swimmer of the year in 2014, turned in another impressive season by capturing two individual titles and having a hand in a relay championship. The Arizona Wildcats commit repeated as the 100-yard backstroke champion in 56.7 seconds and won the 100 fly in 55.39. Nations also finished off the state meet by anchoring Sabino’s 400 relay team to a win in 3:39.72.
Top performance: Just like at state, Nations had a hand in three titles at the TYR High School Classic at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center. She won the 100 free, the 100 back and anchored the 400 relay team to a win over Catalina Foothills.
What’s next: Nations is signed to swim for the Arizona Wildcats starting next season. She also had offers from NAU, Houston and San Diego State.
Runner-up: Olivia McNally, Green Fields Country Day. The sophomore emerged onto the scene a year ago by winning the Division II 50 free but made an even bigger splash in her second trip to the state meet. McNally repeated as the 50 free champion in 24.65 and won the 100 free in 53.47.
