Mills and Colthrust Won Six Golds at Swim Meet
The McCallie School swimmers dominated events at the Byron Plapp Invitational in Jacksonville.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Swimming
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Swimmers Jaden Mills and Aaron Colthrust secured six combined gold medals at the Byron Plapp Invitational Swim Meet. The athletes represented the McCallie School during the two-day competition.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the continued dominance of McCallie School swimmers in high-level regional competition. These victories further establish the team's standing ahead of upcoming national events.
Jaden Mills claimed victory in the 50-yard freestyle at 20.58 seconds and the 100-yard freestyle at 46.24 seconds, while both swimmers contributed to relay wins clocked at 1:32.63 and 1:25.82.
The players
Jaden Mills
He is a competitive swimmer representing McCallie School who is set to compete in the Youth Olympics Games in Dakar.
Aaron Colthrust
He is a swimmer for McCallie School who secured multiple relay gold medals during the recent invitational.
McCallie School
This is a preparatory school that maintains a competitive swimming program for student-athletes.
Collin Holgerson
He is a member of the relay team that achieved a gold medal at the Byron Plapp Invitational.
Zack-Andre Johnson
He competed alongside his teammates to secure a first-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay.
The details
The 200-yard medley relay team, comprised of Collin Holgerson, Aaron Colthrust, Zack-Andre Johnson, and Jaden Mills, finished with a winning time of one minute and 32.63 seconds. Individually, Colthrust also placed fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of one minute and 00.51 seconds.
Timeline
The Byron Plapp Invitational Swim Meet began on September 12, 2026.
The Byron Plapp Invitational Swim Meet concluded on September 13, 2026.
The Winter Junior Championships in Indiana are scheduled for early December 2026.
Season Trajectory
The performance at the Byron Plapp Invitational serves as a barometer for the team's readiness for the upcoming winter season. Success in these events directly impacts the swimmers' qualification status and seeding for major national tournaments like the Winter Junior Championships.
The relay success indicates significant depth for the McCallie School roster in high-speed freestyle and medley formats. These times set a benchmark for future competition standings throughout the regional circuit.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent training cycles is essential for swimmers aiming to transition from regional meets to international stages. Success at the high school level often serves as the primary gateway for athletes eyeing spots in the Youth Olympics and other prestigious events.
What happens next
Jaden Mills is scheduled to compete at the Winter Junior Championships in Indiana during early December 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on regional performance, visit the Swimming section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CNC3.
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