HOBART, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots won their second consecutive KCAC Conference Championship on Saturday evening at the Hobart High School Aquatic Center. 

Saturday's showing brought the Pilots to 767.5  points, sweeping the meet while posting more than 100 points over the competition. Runner-Up Aquinas College finished with 635 points. 

Jaylyn Harrison set a new conference record in the 100 Free (51.23), securing the gold just ahead of teammate Aixa Recchioni who finished runner-up (52.12). 

Elizabeth Williams won the 1650 Free by a margin of over three seconds (17:58.25). In the 200 Back, Avery Woods posted a 2:07.74 time to take home the silver. 

Teagan Risher posted an impressive runner-up finish in the 200 Breaststroke, with a time of 2:24.71. 

Freshman Addison Jones made an impact on the 400 Free Relay, as she took first alongside Aixa Recchioni, Jaylyn Harrison, and Ella Wardle (3:30.70). 

In the diving category, Sarah Graves won both the 1M (176.90) and 3M Dives (180.40). 

Finally, Champion of Character Isabela Nuet won the 50 Free Time Trial with a time of 26.18. 

Head Coach Chadd Maurer shared, "Words cannot even express how proud I am of the these incredible women on this team. Winning the 2026 KCAC Women's Swimming and Diving Conference Championship is a reflection of the women's commitment to excellence and each other." He continued, "I am beyond blessed to coach this incredible group of women and I am excited to see what the future holds in the upcoming years for the Lady Pilots."

The Bethel Pilots will now set their sights on the NAIA National Swimming & Diving Championship, set for March 4-7 at Beacon's Elkhart Health & Aquatics. 

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