The Randolph Raiders are ready to make waves as they compete in the AHSAA 1A-5A State Swim Meet this Friday and Saturday, November 22-23, at the Huntsville Aquatic Center (HAC). Led by Head Coach Stephanie Beddingfield, the Raiders' state qualifiers are poised to leave their mark in individual and relay events, with several athletes vying for podium finishes and even state titles.

The meet will showcase top swimmers from across Alabama, and Randolph’s contingent is determined to shine on their home turf. With several athletes seeded first in their events and strong relay teams expected to podium, excitement is high for the Raiders.

Meet the State Qualifiers
Abby Banks: Competing in the 200 IM and 100 Backstroke, Abby is the swimmer to watch. Seeded first in both events, she’s aiming to set new school records and take home state titles.
Andrew Derrick: A standout in the 100 Backstroke, Andrew is seeded fifth and looking to climb the rankings.
Austin Shadinger: Dominating the 500 Freestyle, Austin’s current times place him as the favorite to win this event.
Judd Lunsford: Competing in the 200 Freestyle and 100 Backstroke, Judd is seeded first in both events and has a strong shot at dual state titles.
Reagan Earls: In the 100 Freestyle, Reagan enters seeded fifth, ready to challenge for a top spot.
Relay Teams to Watch
The Raiders boast competitive relay teams across all events:

Girls' Relays

200 Medley Relay: Abby Banks, Kat Sawyer, Betsy King, and Reagan Earls (Seeded 4th)
200 Free Relay: Betsy King, Kat Sawyer, Elizabeth Kimpe, and Reagan Earls (Seeded 5th)
400 Free Relay: Reagan Earls, Elizabeth Kimpe, Betsy King, and Abby Banks (Seeded 6th)
Boys' Relays

200 Medley Relay: Andrew Derrick, Austin Shadinger, Brady Weglage, and Judd Lunsford (Seeded 3rd)
200 Free Relay: Austin Shadinger, Brady Weglage, Grant McCloud, and Andrew Derrick (Seeded 3rd)
400 Free Relay: Andrew Derrick, Grant McCloud, Austin Shadinger, and Judd Lunsford (Seeded 5th)

“We’ve worked hard all season for this,” said Coach Beddingfield. “Our swimmers are peaking at the right time, and we’re excited to compete against the best in the state. I’m confident our athletes will rise to the occasion.”

Schedule and Venue Details
The Huntsville Aquatic Center (2213 Drake Avenue) will host the preliminaries each morning at 9:30 AM and the finals at 6:00 PM. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the Raiders as they aim to bring home hardware. Parking is free, but attendees should plan accordingly and park only in designated areas.

What’s at Stake
With top seeds and podium aspirations, the Raiders have the potential for their best state meet yet. Abby Banks and Austin Shadinger are eyeing individual titles, while relay teams have a strong chance of medaling.

Join us at the HAC to cheer on the Randolph Raiders as they dive into competition with determination and pride.

Event Information:
Dates: Friday, November 22 – Saturday, November 23
Location: Huntsville Aquatic Center, 2213 Drake Avenue, Huntsville, AL
All tickets can be purchased thorugh GoFan. Finals will be streamed on the NFHS Network.

Day 1 Ticket Link - Click Here

Day 2 Ticket Link - Click Here

Prelims: 9:30 AM (both days)
Finals: 6:00 PM (both days)

Friday - Finals

- meet start - 6pm

- women's 200 medley relay - 6pm

- men's 200 medley relay - 6:10pm

- men's 200 freestyle - 6:38pm

- women's 200 individual medley - 6:57pm


Saturday - Finals

- meet start - 6pm

- women's 100 freestyle - 6pm

- men's 500 freestyle - 6:41pm

- women's 200 free relay - 7:10pm

- men's 200 free relay - 7:18pm

- women's 100 back - 7:36pm

- men's 100 back - 7:43pm

- women's 400 free relay - 8:22pm

- men's 400 free relay - 8:37pm

For a complete schedule of events and more info on Meet Day, click the link here: Click Here