Swimming
Freeport’s Kira Schrecongost, other A-K Valley swimmers face best, score medals at PIAA meet
March 15, 2023
Freeport sophomore Kira Schrecongost and South Park junior Katie Jackovic know the power of Bedford junior Leah Shackley.
North Catholic’s Maggie Foley collects 3rd silver medal in PIAA Class 2A girls diving
North Catholic senior Maggie Foley had gold on her mind Wednesday afternoon at the PIAA Class 2A girls diving championships at Bucknell University.
Gateway swimmers hope to finish season strong at PIAA championships
March 12, 2023
Members of the Gateway boys and girls swim teams are at Bucknell this week competing at the PIAA Class 3A and 2A championships, and they hope to build on strong individual and relay performances from the WPIAL meet at Pitt two weeks ago.
Girls relay teams push pace for Quaker Valley swimmers
The stars of the show for the Quaker Valley swim program were the girls relay teams. All three relay units were medalists at the WPIAL Class 2A championships March 3-4 at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Hard work pays off in WPIAL gold for Pine-Richland swimmer
Sarah Anne Shaffer realized a dream at the WPIAL swim meet when she crossed the finish line first at Pitt’s Trees Pool to win her first individual title.
Coach optimistic after Franklin Regional sends 3 wrestlers to states
March 11, 2023
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe said he didn’t know how many Panthers would qualify for the PIAA individual tournament this year.
Fox Chapel swimmer leaves seed time in dust in dominant performance at WPIAL meet
Fox Chapel swimming coach Dan Taylor was more than pleased with how sophomore Christian Dantey attacked the 200 freestyle at the WPIAL Class 3A championships at Trees Pool.
Norwin notebook: Pair of Knights swimmers make states
A pair of Norwin swimmers earned spots in the PIAA Class 3A championships, scheduled for March 15-18 at Bucknell University.
PIAA releases preliminary qualifiers for swimming and diving championships
March 5, 2023
The PIAA released the at-large (time) qualifiers Sunday afternoon for the Class 2A and Class 3A state swimming championships March 15-18, at Bucknell University.
Led by Emily Smallwood, Pine-Richland divers have successful WPIAL meet
Senior Emily Smallwood and sophomores Kendyll Jerry and Jake Jones advanced to the final round of 16 divers at the WPIAL Class 3A diving championships at North Allegheny High School on Feb. 25.
Ruby Olliffe, Quaker Valley divers have strong showing at WPIAL meet
Quaker Valley’s Ruby Olliffe repeated as the WPIAL Class 2A runner-up in girls diving.
2023 WPIAL Class 2A swimming championship podium photos
March 4, 2023
Dozens of student-athletes climbed the stairs at Pitt’s Trees Pool on Thursday and Friday to obtain top-eight medals at the 2023 WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships.
2023 WPIAL Class 3A swimming championship podium photos
Dozens of student-athletes climbed the stairs at Pitt’s Trees Pool on Thursday and Friday to obtain top-eight medals at the 2023 WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships.
More records fall, North Allegheny girls win 15th straight team title at WPIAL swimming championships
March 3, 2023
For the second straight day, most of the excitement and drama at the WPIAL swimming championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool happened in Class 2A in the afternoon session.
Kiski Area boys rally, win team title at WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships
The Kiski Area boys swim team trailed Indiana by 12 points heading into the 400-yard freestyle relay Friday at the WPIAL Class 2A championships.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Anna Little
February 27, 2023
Excelling at one stroke is hard enough, but how about four?
Seniors help Quaker Valley girls swim team capture 4th straight section title
February 26, 2023
Nine seniors were recognized Feb. 16 for their contributions and dedication to the Quaker Valley swim program.
Penn Hills swimmers go to great lengths to lower times
Clark Leonard, Anthony Sipple, Anthony Collins and Luke Hoolahan were all disappointed they didn’t shave any time off their WPIAL Class 3A 200 freestyle relay qualifying time during a last-chance meet Feb. 18 at Chartiers Valley.
Plum swimmers ready to contend at WPIAL championship meet
The Plum girls swim team will be taking one of its largest groups to the WPIAL Class 3A championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Hampton sending large group of swimmers to WPIAL championships
February 25, 2023
The Hampton swim team has stressed the importance of team success throughout the season.
