Swimming
Small but mighty Quaker Valley swimmers off to fast start
January 19, 2025
The Quaker Valley boys swim team has just seven competitors, including three from neighboring Sewickley Academy.
Small Hampton swimming roster out to make big splash in postseason
January 18, 2025
The Hampton girls swimming team is counting on quality over quantity this season.
Fox Chapel notebook: Swimmers setting pool records
The Fox Chapel swim team is full of athletes who are seeking an opportunity to put themselves in the best position to do well at the WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A championships. To that end, the Foxes have seen a number of pool records fall this season.
Pine-Richland swimmers working hard to reach goals
When asked what his expectations were for his Pine-Richland swimming team this season, coach Pete Barry said, “We don’t want to call them expectations. Setting expectations that are too high sets you up for a big fall.”
After strong 1st season, Gateway swimmer Aliya Rassiane looks to maintain momentum
January 12, 2025
Aliya Rassiane packed a lot of positive results into her first varsity season with the Gateway swim team.
Westmoreland Athletes of the Week: Latrobe’s Lauren Bell and Norwin’s Landon Sidun
January 11, 2025
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New coach encourages growth in Norwin swim teams
New Norwin swimming and diving coach Kathy Bernardi believes her athletes will get out of the sport what they put into it.
With college decision behind her, Freeport swimmer Kira Schrecongost focused on medals
January 6, 2025
Soon after a trip to the 2024 PIAA Class 2A swimming championships, where she earned a silver medal in the 100-yard butterfly final against Bedford phenom and U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier Leah Shackley, Kira Schrecongost started a connection that eventually would become her future home in swimming and academics.
Quaker Valley swimmers gearing up for postseason success
January 5, 2025
Quaker Valley coaches Mercedes McCarthy and Vernon Yenick are anticipating at least a few — if not more — breathtaking performances by senior diver Ruby Olliffe this season.
North Allegheny diver Lola Malarky rewriting record books
January 4, 2025
For someone who admits she does “fail a lot,” North Allegheny senior diver Lola Malarky can sure make it look easy.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Mt. Pleasant quartet sets national swimming record
December 22, 2024
A national record, not bad for this fearsome foursome’s first time swimming together.
Penn-Trafford swimmers aim to ‘be the best that they can be’ during rebuilding year
December 15, 2024
It was another normal school day for Penn-Trafford swimming coach Dave Babik.
Franklin Regional swimming on verge of big things in Class 2A
December 14, 2024
The Franklin Regional girls swimming team is on the verge of something big.
Quaker Valley swimmers look to build on successful season
December 8, 2024
The Quaker Valley swimming and diving program racked up a banner season in 2023-24. The Quakers are looking for similar results in 2024-25.
Chartiers Valley swimming aims high with largest roster in a decade
Last year, the Chartiers Valley girls swim team fell just short of its goal of winning back-to-back section titles, suffering a single section loss to Montour.
North Allegheny swimmers in position to extend WPIAL championship streak
December 7, 2024
The North Allegheny swimming team ordered T-shirts for this season that paraphrase a famous Vince Lombardi quote.
Led by Division I trio, Fox Chapel swimmers poised for memorable season
Coach Matt Mauclair is excited about what the Fox Chapel swimming program is bringing back up and down the lineup.
New coach expects Plum swimmers to maintain level of success
The Plum swimming program is aiming for more consistency as Shane Ging takes over as head coach.
Penn Hills 3-sport athlete turns his focus to the pool
November 24, 2024
Anthony Sipple enjoys the challenge of playing multiple sports, but the Penn Hills junior knows that swimming isn’t the one where it is possible to give a lesser effort.
Gateway swimmers to be tested in early season meets
A dozen swimmers and divers represented Gateway at last year’s WPIAL championships.
