Greater Cincinnati is typically well-represented among the top-tier swimmers and divers in Ohio. Follow along as The Enquirer tracks which athletes capture state championships at the OHSAA state swimming and diving tournament at Canton's C.T. Branin Natatorium Feb. 24-Feb. 27.
Ohio Division II
Grace Courtney, Wyoming
Wyoming junior Grace Courtney became the first 2021 state champion from Greater Cincinnati when she captured the Division II diving crown Wednesday afternoon in the tournament's first event.
Courtney led for the majority of the event but dropped to as far back as third in the later rounds before leapfrogging Chagrin Falls senior Kate LaMonica in the final two rounds for the top spot.
Courtney, who was the Division II state runner-up last season, finished with 485.80 to LaMonica's 445.35.
