Bay High senior Nikki Craft ended her high school diving career with a third Division II state title at the Ohio High School Diving Championships on Thursday, February 25, at Canton’s C. T. Natatorium.

Nikki scored a total 449.90 points. Second-place Natalie Ritter of Gahanna Columbus Academy earned 414.30 points, and Sarah Pyles of Cincinnati Hills Christian came in third at 385.35.

Winning the Division II championship in both 2008 and 2009, Nikki also holds the state record of 509.75 points. She finished third place at state as a freshman.

When high school diving season ends, Nikki participates in the national USA and UUA diving training and competition program. She will attend Miami University (Ohio) next year.

Karen Derby is the Public Information Officer for the Bay Village City School District.