ANDREWS – Divers from across the Permian Basin converged on Andrews to compete in the UIL District 4-5A Dive and Swim Championships.
Ethan Coronado was the lone representative from Stanton High School and easily won the boys dive division.
Coronado finished the prelims with a score of 156.50 and was high point in the semis with a total of 259.45.
In the finals, Coronado crushed the competition racking up a gold medal score of 365.15.
The next closest diver was from Big Spring and he managed a score of 258.30.
Coronado is a dive student at COM Aquatics in Midland. Earlier this season he approached the Stanton ISD School Board and asked for permission to represent Stanton High School at dive meets.
His request was granted, and he quickly started racking up first place finishes and district crowns.
Next up is the Region I 5A Swim and Dive Championships in Lubbock on Feb. 4.
The Meet will take place at Pete Ragus Aquatic Center and is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.