Monmouth County Swimming Conference

Katie Doerrler began her swim journey on the Monmouth Heights Marlins when she was 8 years old. When the team disbanded after the summer of 2021 she became a member of the Freehold Sharks where she has competed every summer since.

She graduated in the top 10% of her class at Colts Neck High School where she also served as captain of the swim team. Katie will be attending the University of Richmond in the fall where she plans to study Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL).

Sophia Garland is graduating from the Humanities program at Howell High School. She has been swimming competitively since six years old and has earned varsity for three years on her HS team. In the fall, she will be attending Monmouth University in the 4+2 Speech-Language Pathology Program.

As I wrap up my senior year, I’m incredibly grateful for everything swimming has given me. The early mornings, long practices, tough races, and unforgettable memories have shaped me into a stronger athlete and person. I’m thankful to my coaches, teammates, family, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey.

Swimming has taught me discipline, resilience, and the value of hard work, and lessons I’ll carry with me long after my final race. I’m proud of everything I’ve accomplished in and out of the pool and excited to continue my academic journey at the College of Charleston, where I’ll major in Accounting and take on new opportunities and challenges.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this chapter. 

Aubrey just graduated from Freehold Township High School and will attend Brookdale Community College this fall to study Architecture under their Honors Program. During high school, she was active in many clubs and activities, including four years as a varsity swimmer and served as captain of the swim team her senior year.

Aubrey has been a proud member of the Stingrays since she was five years old, where her love of competitive swimming began. This summer, the Stingrays are thrilled to have her serve as Head Coach! She previously spent two summers as Assistant Coach and three years as a dedicated Junior Coach, building strong connections with swimmers of all ages.

Aubrey began competitive swimming at age eight with the CentraState Swim Team before spending the next eight years with the YMCA of the Jersey Shore, where she recently concluded her competitive swimming career.