Swim dominates at districts, state comes next

Myan Bui

Opinions Editor

Posted Feb. 23, 2026

The girls and boys swim teams were named the Mount Hood Conference district champions at home on Feb. 13 and 14. 

Senior Austin Pham, senior Raymond Le, freshmen Topher Ashmore, and junior Nathan Vuong won the 200 freestyle relay in 1:32:00. 

Junior Ariya Abdullah won the preliminary 50 freestyle in 24:01. Vuong won the preliminary 50 freestyle in 22:32. Junior Elliot Huelshoff won the preliminary 100 butterfly in 55:78 and placed second overall in the preliminary 200 freestyle in 1:52:65. Senior Nathan Nguyen placed second overall in the preliminary 200 individual medley in 2:05:36. 

Saturday’s final results were unavailable at time of printing. 

“Swimming isn’t just a sport, it’s also a journey of life,” said Le. 

“I really enjoy swimming because of the competitive meets,” said sophomore Tierney King, “and being able to hang out with my friends at meets.” 

“I’ve been swimming for David Douglas for four years and this is the best team that I’ve seen overall,” said senior Troy Van Rys. “I think we’re going to dominate districts and send a lot of kids to state. Go Scots.”