Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Swimmers from the Dothan Dolphins Swim Team turned in strong performances at two major championship meets during the short course season, competing against some of the top young athletes across the Southeast.
The team participated in the 2026 Southeastern Championships, held Feb. 27 through March 1, and the 2026 Swim Atlanta Best of the South meet, held March 5 through March 8. Both events required qualifying times and featured high-level competition.
Cora Moser, 14, competed in the 13–14 age group and posted several top finishes. At the Southeastern Championships, she placed 16th in the 200-yard individual medley, 17th in the 50-yard butterfly, and 19th in the 100-yard breaststroke, along with additional top-25 finishes. At the Best of the South meet, Moser placed 19th in the 100-yard butterfly and 24th in the 200-yard backstroke.
Heather Yance, 12, competed in the 11–12 division and placed 21st in the 100-yard freestyle and 24th in the 50-yard freestyle at the Southeastern Championships. She followed that performance with a 16th-place finish in the 50-yard butterfly at the Best of the South meet.
Waverly Bates, 10, also represented Dothan at both meets. She placed 23rd in the 50-yard backstroke and 26th in the 50-yard freestyle at the Southeastern Championships. At the Best of the South meet, Bates finished 26th in the 100-yard freestyle.
The Dothan Dolphins Swim Team, operated by Dothan Leisure Services, trains year-round at Westgate Indoor Pool and focuses on helping young athletes grow physically, mentally and socially through competitive swimming.
The swimmers’ performances highlighted the program’s continued development while competing at a high level across the region.
