Reagan High School standout Isabella Ott proudly signed her National Letter of Intent during a celebratory campus ceremony to officially commit to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is an All-American, multi-time UIL State finalist, three-time District champion, Regional champion, and on the reigning Reagan girls’ District and Regional champion relay teams. Ott will bring her elite talents to the Trojans’ swim program as she transitions to the NCAA Division I level in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Surrounded by her parents, Phillip and Valerie Ott, alongside Reagan Head Swim Coach Jared Kaminski for the milestone signing, the four-year varsity letterman and two-year team captain has long served as a foundational leader for the Rattlers. Specializing in backstroke and distance freestyle events—most notably the 500-yard freestyle—Ott’s consistent production and versatile athleticism helped propel the Reagan girls’ squad to unprecedented heights. Her postseason prowess, combined with her training as a highly competitive Futures qualifier for Streamline Aquatics, anchored the team to consecutive District and Regional titles, culminating in a historic 3rd-place overall team finish at the 2026 State Championships.
Over her four-year career, Ott has built an incredible portfolio of individual and team accolades, qualifying for both Districts and Regionals all four years:
Freshman Year: District and Regional medalist, punching her ticket to the UIL State Championships as a state qualifier and finalist. Demonstrating her versatility, she also competed as a varsity water polo player.
Sophomore Year: Maintained her championship standard, returning to the postseason to secure District medalist honors and advance as a Regional finalist.
Junior Year: Historic heights as a District medalist, Regional finalist, and State qualifier and finalist. Capped off the season anchoring the Reagan girls’ team to a spectacular third place Bronze Medal finish at the 2026 State Championships.
Ott’s relentless drive has earned her prestigious All-American honors, All-State recognition, and TISCA Academic All-State distinction. True to the definition of a student-athlete, she mirrors her athletic drive in the classroom and her civic endeavors. She is a two-year member of the National Honor Society, a dedicated Key Club volunteer, and has already earned her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), laying the perfect academic groundwork for her intended Nursing major at Little Rock.
Coach Kaminski praised her legacy and work ethic, stating, “Isabella is the definition of true resilience. Coming back from an injury to push all the way to state qualification and the medal stand takes a rare kind of toughness. It has been an absolute joy to watch her grind through adversity, and that same grit will carry her to incredible heights at the University of Arkansas Little Rock.”
As the entire Reagan community celebrates her next-level transition ahead of her graduation, Ott credits her coaches and family for their unwavering support throughout her development.
Congratulations, Isabella!
Follow her journey on Instagram at @isabella_o.7 and UALR swimming @littlerockswimdive
Strike ‘Em Rattlers! Go Trojans!
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