Ronald Reagan High School senior Sophia Williamson will continue her academic and athletic career at Fordham University, committing to swim for the NCAA Division I Rams in the Bronx, New York, following her graduation in May 2027.
A four-year varsity swimmer letterman and current team captain, Williamson has built an impressive career as a four-time UIL Class 6A state qualifier, three-time state medalist including a gold medalist for a state-champion relay, two-time National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) All-American and multiple-time All-State, All-Region and All-District honoree.
Her standout junior season helped propel Reagan to a 3rd-place girls team finish at the 2026 UIL Class 6A State Swimming and Diving Championships. For her efforts, Williamson earned NISCA All-America and 1st-team All-State honors as the anchor of Reagan’s state-champion winning 400 freestyle relay, which captured gold in 3:26.96, and the bronze-medal 200 freestyle relay, which finished 3rd at 1:34.90, breaking a Reagan school record that had stood for over 15 years, since 2011.
Williamson also earned All-State honorable mention in her 100 butterfly individual event and 1st-team All-Region honors while helping Reagan capture regional gold medals in both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Her contributions helped the Rattlers win 1st-place in the the girls and overall Region VII-6A championships.
Williamson’s success began early in her Reagan career. As a freshman, she qualified for the UIL state championships, earning 1st-team All-State and NISCA All-America honors. Throughout her high school career, she has earned multiple individual and relay medals at district, region, TISCA and State championships, contributing to numerous team titles, awards and establishing herself as a consistent performer in a competitive field.
“Sophia’s leadership, grit, and unwavering work ethic have left an unforgettable mark on our program,” said Jared Kaminski, Reagan Aquatics head coach. “Fordham isn’t just getting a talented athlete; they’re getting a leader of unbelievable character who is only beginning to realize how great she can be.“
Williamson’s accomplishments extend beyond the pool. She maintains an unweighted GPA above 3.9, has earned TISCA Academic All-State honors, was a member of the RRHS Choir, regularly volunteered for her community and completed the FBI Teen Academy during the summer of 2026. Sophia was also the recipient of the 2025-2026 Aquatics Team Character award for her amicability, teamwork, resilience and dependability in high-stress, high pressure situations.
At Fordham, Williamson plans to study criminal psychology with a minor in forensics while competing for the Rams. Her long-term goal is to pursue a career with the FBI.
With her HS senior season still ahead of her, Williamson has another opportunity to build on an already decorated Reagan career before making the transition from Reagan Rattler to Fordham Ram.
Once a Rattler, always a Rattler.
The journey continues at Fordham.
Strike ‘em! Go Rams!
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