Winter Juniors – West Recap: Day 4 Finals
Speedo Winter Junior Championships – West 2025
Dates: December 10–13, 2025
Venue: Lee & Joe Jamil Texas Swimming Center, Austin, Texas
Pool: SCY (25 yards)
Meet Central: https://www.usaswimming.org/event/2025/12/10/default-calendar/speedo-winter-junior-championships
Psych Sheets: https://websiteprodcoresa.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/eventsdocuments/events-posting/2025-speedo-winter-juniors-west-psych-sheet-12-3-25.pdf
Live Results: http://www.txlameetresults.com/ (also on Meet Mobile: “2025 West Speedo Winter Juniors”)
Live Recaps:
Prelims: Day 2 recap: https://swimswam.com/2025-winter-junior-championships-west-day-2-prelims-live-recap/
Prelims: Day 3 recap: https://swimswam.com/2025-winter-junior-championships-west-day-3-prelims-live-recap/
Prelims: Day 4 recap: https://swimswam.com/2025-speedo-winter-junior-championships-west-day-4-prelims-live-recap/
Finals: Day 1 recap: https://swimswam.com/2025-winter-junior-championships-west-day-1-finals-live-recap/
Finals: Day 2 recap: https://swimswam.com/2025-winter-junior-championships-west-day-2-finals-live-recap/
Finals: Day 3 recap: https://swimswam.com/2025-speedo-winter-junior-championships-west-day-3-finals-live-recap/
Day Four Finals Heat Sheet: https://websiteprodcoresa.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/eventsdocuments/events-posting/wjrw-saturday-finals.pdf?sfvrsn=16521932_1
We’ve reached the fourth and final day of the 2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships, featuring the mile, 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, and 200 fly events. The meet’s age-group talents, led by Kayla Han, Sydney Schoeck, Rowan Cox, Gabi Brito, and Jordan Ragland, will aim to close the year with standout performances in tonight’s finals.
Live updates will follow below.
Girls’ 1650 Yard Freestyle — Timed Finals
- Meet Record: 15:26.17 by Katie Grimes (Sandpipers of Nevada) in 2022
- 13–14 NAG: 15:52.84 by Claire Weinstein (2021)
- 15–16 NAG: 15:15.17 by Katie Ledecky (2013)
- 17–18 NAG: 15:13.30 by Katie Ledecky (2014)
Results:
1) Sydney Schoeck (CSP) – 15:52.26
2) Kayla Han (RMDA) – 15:57.93
3) Paige Downey (GM) – 16:06.14
4) Zayda Miehl (CAT) – 16:08.79
5) Morgan Farlow (TFA) – 16:27.45
6) Chloe Teger (GOLD) – 16:30.72
7) Avery Luedke (ACAD) – 16:33.91
8) Riley Christensen (SAND) – 16:34.85
Notes: Morgan Farlow of Texas Ford Aquatics posted the fastest morning heat at 16:27.45 in her first 1650 since 2021, dropping more than three minutes from her previous best. Schoeck and Han traded fast splits early, with Schoeck breaking the 16-minute barrier for the first time and moving into the all-time top-25 in the 17–18 age group. Han’s performance ticked just shy of her lifetime best while marking her second-fastest time this year. Downey, who had previously won the Summer Juniors mile, remains a podium threat.
Boys’ 1650 Yard Freestyle — Timed Finals
- Meet Record: 14:37.71 by Michael Brinegar (Mission Viejo) in 2017
- 13–14 NAG: 14:45.79 by Luka Mijatovic (2023)
- 15–16 NAG: 14:37.63 by Luka Mijatovic (2025)
- 17–18 NAG: 14:29.48 by Luke Ellis (2023)
Results:
1) Gabriel Manteufel (SAND) – 14:40.21
2) Ellis Crisci (TST) – 14:53.10
3) Whitaker Steward (TST) – 14:54.46
4) Evan Gluck (COR) – 14:55.27
5) Grant Lilly (SASA) – 15:01.55
6) Michael Powell (LO) – 15:04.77
7) Roman Dawson (CLOV) – 15:07.16
8) Kai Joyner (RSC) – 15:08.93
Notes: Gabriel Manteufel led from the opening 100 and defended his title, shaving 0.90 seconds off his best to 14:40.21, his first sub-14:40 since 2023. Grant Lilly, after a strong showing in the 500 free, dropped nearly 28 seconds here, signaling a return to form. Ellis Crisci delivered a personal best, improving from 15:12.83 to under 15 minutes, while Evan Gluck joined the sub-15 club with a lifetime-best performance.
Girls’ 200 Yard Backstroke — Finals
- Meet Record: 1:48.32 by Bella Sims (Sandpipers of Nevada) in 2022
- 13–14 NAG: 1:50.95 by Charlotte Crush (2023)
- 15–16 NAG: 1:48.30 by Regan Smith (2018)
- 17–18 NAG: 1:47.16 by Regan Smith (2019)
Results:
1) Hayden Gibson (HAWG) – 1:53.70
2) Maggie Dickinson (SSTY) – 1:53.81
3) Sydney Schoeck (CSP) – 1:54.86
4) Rowyn Wilber (CLOV) – 1:55.38
5) Maddie Thornton (BEND) – 1:55.65
6) Lexi Cook (CSP) – 1:56.46
7) Macey Degroot (SHRK) – 1:57.54
8) Alyssa Albertyn (SEA) – 1:58.58
Boys’ 200 Yard Backstroke — Finals
- Meet Record: 1:39.62 by Daniel Diehl (CUY) in 2022
- 13–14 NAG: 1:43.15 by Michael Andrew (2014)
- 15–16 NAG: 1:40.58 by Baylor Stanton (2024)
- 17–18 NAG: 1:37.35 by Ryan Murphy (2014)
Results:
Note: Final results not listed here. Check official results for placements and times.
Girls’ 100 Yard Freestyle — Finals
- Meet Record: 46.29 by Abbey Weitzeil (Canyons) in 2014
- 13–14 NAG: 47.67 by Claire Curzan (2019)
- 15–16 NAG: 46.69 by Rylee Erisman (2024)
- 17–18 NAG: 46.09 by Simone Manuel (2015)
Results:
Note: Final placements not provided in this summary.
Boys’ 100 Yard Freestyle — Finals
- Meet Record: 41.23 by Ryan Hoffer (Scottsdale Aquatics) in 2015
- 13–14 NAG: 43.51 by Thomas Heilman (2021)
- 15–16 NAG: 41.96 by Kaii Winkler (2023)
- 17–18 NAG: 41.23 by Ryan Hoffer (2015)
Results:
Note: Final placements not provided in this summary.
Girls’ 200 Yard Breaststroke — Finals
- Meet Record: 2:06.02 by Alex Walsh (Nashville Aquatic Club) in 2018
- 13–14 NAG: 2:09.40 by Karina Plaza (2025)
- 15–16 NAG: 2:06.45 by Alex Walsh (2018)
- 17–18 NAG: 2:04.32 by Lydia Jacoby (2023)
Results:
Note: Final placements not provided here.
Boys’ 200 Yard Breaststroke — Finals
- Meet Record: 1:52.12 by Josh Matheny (Team Pittsburgh) in 2019
- 13–14 NAG: 1:55.52 by Reece Whitley (2014)
- 15–16 NAG: 1:52.37 by Reece Whitley (2016)
- 17–18 NAG: 1:51.38 by Josh Matheny (2020)
Results:
Note: Final placements not provided here.
Girls’ 200 Yard Butterfly — Finals
- Meet Record: 1:50.15 by Alex Shackell (Carmel Swim Club) in 2023
- 13–14 NAG: 1:54.33 by Audrey Derivaux (2024)
- 15–16 NAG: 1:51.24 by Regan Smith (2018)
- 17–18 NAG: 1:50.15 by Alex Shackell (2023)
Results:
Note: Final placements not provided here.
Boys’ 200 Yard Butterfly — Finals
- Meet Record: 1:38.95 by Thomas Heilman (Cavalier Aquatics) in 2024
- 13–14 NAG: 1:42.77 by Thomas Heilman (2021)
- 15–16 NAG: 1:40.73 by Thomas Heilman (2023)
- 17–18 NAG: 1:38.95 by Thomas Heilman (2024)
Results:
Note: Final placements not provided here.
Team Standings
- Men: (not specified)
- Women: (not specified)
- Combined: (not specified)
In This Story
- Abbey Weitzeil
- Alex Shackell
- Alex Walsh
- Bella Sims
- Claire Curzan
- Claire Weinstein
- Daniel Diehl
- Josh Matheny
- Katie Grimes
- Katie Ledecky
- Lydia Jacoby
- Michael Andrew
- Michael Brinegar
- Reece Whitley
- Regan Smith
- Ryan Hoffer
- Ryan Murphy
- Simone Manuel
- Thomas Heilman
If you’re following the final day, which performances surprised you the most, and which swimmer do you think will have the strongest momentum heading into the long course season? Share your thoughts below and tell us if you agree with the bold takes in this recap.
