11/12/2026 12:05:00 PM | Swimming and Diving
STATESBORO – The Georgia Southern women's swimming and diving team has announced the addition of nine student-athletes to its 2027 recruiting class. The group features eight swimmers and one diver, representing six states and bringing a strong collection of individual accolades, championship experience and record-setting performances to Statesboro.
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Shelby Chamberlin – Free/Fly
Opelika Swim Team
A standout with the Opelika Swim Team, Shelby Chamberlin joins the Eagles with experience across freestyle and butterfly events. She holds the club team record in the 50-meter freestyle and also competed in cheerleading. Her personal bests include a 23.82 in the 50 freestyle, 53.40 in the 100 freestyle and 58.88 in the 100 butterfly.
Lily Hyslop – Fly/Free/Back
Granville HS / Greater Columbus Swim Team of Ohio
A standout at Granville High School, Lily Hyslop brings multiple years of state championship experience to Georgia Southern. During her freshman season, she earned All-Ohio honors at the Division II state meet in all four events, highlighted by a third-place finish in the medley relay as a butterfly leg and a sixth-place finish in the 200 freestyle relay. She later competed at the Division I state meet, advancing to the finals in the 100 butterfly during her junior season and earning All-Ohio recognition with a 12th-place finish. Her personal bests include a 25.94 in the 50 butterfly, 57.04 in the 100 butterfly and 1:57.48 in the 200 freestyle.
Ally Carlson – Dive
Lambert HS
Ally Carlson joins the Eagles after competing at Lambert High School, where she has qualified for the state championships in both 2025 and 2026. She will serve as captain of the swim and dive team during the 2026-27 season. Carlson placed seventh at the 2026 state meet and will bring leadership experience and championship-level competition to Statesboro.
Ava Aguanno – Back/IM
Brick Township HS / YMCA of the Jersey Shore
A standout at Brick Township High School and with the YMCA of the Jersey Shore, Ava Aguanno arrives in Statesboro with an impressive collection of individual honors and school records. She was named the Asbury Park Press All-Shore Swimmer of the Year in 2024 and earned team MVP honors from 2024-26. Aguanno won the Shore Conference 100 backstroke in 2024 and 2026 and was named Ocean County Swimmer of the Meet in 2026. She holds her school's records in the 100 backstroke and 200 individual medley. At the YMCA Long Course Nationals, she helped capture a national title in the 200 medley relay while also placing seventh in the 100-meter backstroke and 10th in the 50-meter backstroke. Her personal bests include a 56.74 in the 100 backstroke and 2:02.20 in the 200 backstroke.
Katelyn Nensel – Back/Free
Lutheran HS / Aces Swim Club
Katelyn Nensel joins Georgia Southern after competing at Lutheran High School and with the Aces Swim Club. She earned First Team All-Conference honors in 2025 and 2026, along with All-State Honorable Mention recognition in both seasons. Nensel's top times include a 26.63 in the 50 backstroke, 57.07 in the 100 backstroke and 2:05.11 in the 200 backstroke. She also owns personal bests of 1:58.16 in the 200 freestyle and 54.15 in the 100 freestyle.
Lila Hadley – Breast/IM
Fort Mill HS / Upper Palmetto YMCA Rays
A decorated swimmer at Fort Mill High School and with the Upper Palmetto YMCA Rays, Lila Hadley brings an impressive championship résumé to the Eagles. She is an 11-time state champion, five-time All-Region selection and five-time All-State honoree. Hadley was named Most Valuable Middle Schooler in 2022, Most Valuable Swimmer in 2024 and 2025, and received the Coaches Award in 2026. She was also part of Fort Mill's school-record 400 freestyle relay team and competed as a member of a YMCA National Team while qualifying for Futures. Her personal bests include a 1:04.17 in the 100 breaststroke, 2:22.20 in the 200 breaststroke and 2:07.80 in the 200 individual medley.
Rowan Threadgill – Diving
Chantilly HS / Dominion Dive Club
Rowan Threadgill joins the Eagles diving program after competing at Chantilly High School and with Dominion Dive Club. She earned State Team recognition from 2024-27 and was named to the All-District Team in 2026. Threadgill also earned a spot on the National Team in 2024, bringing multiple years of state and national-level experience to Georgia Southern.
Sophia Chavez – Diving
The Woodlands HS / The Woodlands Diving Academy
A standout diver at The Woodlands High School, Sophia Chavez joins Georgia Southern following an accomplished 2026 season. She earned Second Team All-District, First Team All-Region and Second Team All-State honors. Chavez recorded a top score of 427.50 on the one-meter board at the 2026 regional meet, along with top nine-dive scores of 335.00 on the one-meter and 307.20 on the three-meter board. In the classroom, she earned TISCA Academic All-State recognition, was named an AP Scholar with Honor and received the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, Barbara James Service Award, College Board National Recognition and Academic Letterman honors.
Sophie Miller – Back/Free/IM
Verona Area HS / Verona Area Swim Team
Sophie Miller joins the Eagles after nine years of competitive swimming. She earned Academic All-State honors from 2023-26 and was named an All-American in 2025. Her personal bests include a 1:53.76 in the 200 freestyle, 53.01 in the 100 freestyle and 2:05.45 in the 200 backstroke. Miller also owns top times of 57.39 in the 100 backstroke and 2:08.45 in the 200 individual medley.
