{"id":653470,"date":"2026-09-13T11:25:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T18:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=653470"},"modified":"2026-09-13T11:25:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T18:25:04","slug":"louisiana-state-champion-kendall-jollands-verbals-to-arizona-for-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/louisiana-state-champion-kendall-jollands-verbals-to-arizona-for-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Louisiana State Champion Kendall Jollands Verbals to Arizona for 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

Louisiana State Champion Kendall Jollands Verbals to Arizona for 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW COMMIT: <\/strong>The University of Arizona has added to its 2028 recruiting class, having recently received a verbal commitment from Kendall Jollands<\/strong> of Metairie, La. Jollands is a Junior National qualifier who excels in butterfly and freestyle.<\/p>\n

She will join Alexandra Sartie Barrutia<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and Dylon Flikkema<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in Tucson as a member of the Wildcats\u2019 Class of 2031.<\/p>\n

Regarding her commitment, she said:<\/p>\n

“I am SO excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue both my academic and athletic careers at the University of Arizona! A huge thank you to my family, friends, and coaches for their endless support and encouragement along the way. Thank you to the Arizona coaching staff for this incredible opportunity! BEAR DOWN!!”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jollands trains year-round with Crescent City Swim Club and most recently placed 28th in the 200m free at Junior Nationals after winning the 200m fly and 200m IM at Louisiana Long Course Seniors. She had five top-3 finishes at Louisiana Short Course Seniors in February before going on to take second in the 200 fly and fourth in the 100 fly at Justin Speedo Sectionals in March.<\/p>\n

Her best times include:<\/p>\n