Texas A&M Earns 2028 Verbal From TISCA State Champion Ellie Stanley
NEW COMMIT: Maryville, Tenn. native Ellie Stanley has announced her verbal commitment to Texas A&M University beginning Fall 2028. Among the top recruits in the class, Stanley specializes in butterfly and IM.
She will join Kate Boutry, Kaylee Dietrich and Eloise Pattison in College Station as a member of the Aggies’ Class of 2032.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I am SO excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue both my academic and athletic careers at Texas A&M University!! First of all, I want to thank Coach Blaire, Coach Wes and the entire A&M Coach staff for this incredible opportunity. From the beginning they made me feel so seen and believed in everything I could be. I also want to thank Coach Tim and Coach PJ for their constant support and belief in me as well! It has really helped me get to where I am today. And of course a huge thank you to my teammates and friends for their constant support, encouragement, and belief in me. I don’t know what I would do without them! And most importantly thank you to my parents and whole family for believing in me since the beginning and being my biggest supporters. You all have shaped me into who I am today and I truly can’t express how grateful I am for that! I’m so excited for this amazing opportunity and can’t wait to be an Aggie!! GIG EM!
#ALLIN #Committed #Aggie”
Stanley, who does her club swimming with Tennessee Aquatics, raced four events at Summer Nationals to cap off her long course season. Last winter, she placed 11th in the 200 fly and 14th in the 400 IM at Juniors East, earning a pair of best times.
Her best times include:
- 200 fly – 1:57.35
- 100 fly – 53.45
- 400 IM – 4:15.57
- 200 IM – 2:00.15
- 200 free – 1:50.05
- 100 free – 50.87
- 50 free – 23.55
- 100 back – 56.06
Currently a junior at Maryville High School, Stanley won the 200 IM and earned silver in the 100 fly at the TISCA State Championships in both 2025 and 2026. She is a NISCA All-American.
Texas A&M finished ninth at the 2026 Southeastern Conference Championships. Stanley’s best 200 fly time would’ve scored in the B-final at last year’s conference meet.
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