Swimming
New coach wants young Chartiers Valley swim teams to stay aggressive
December 7, 2025
When Chris Santilli graduated from Chartiers Valley in 2019, he didn’t expect to return to the pool deck for quite a while.
Gateway champion swimmer Melanie Morgan Miller set to join Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
October 12, 2025
Not many people can say they appeared in Sports Illustrated.
Youth swimming coach from Aspinwall honored as one of nation’s best
September 20, 2025
Jim Skirboll has slowly had to let go of some of his favorite references. Skirboll, a 60-year-old Aspinwall resident, has spent 38 years coaching swimming. The owner of Racer X Aquatics has had to alter his messaging.
Mt. Pleasant’s Lily King helps set swim record in Romania
August 23, 2025
Mt. Pleasant alum Lily King was part of a world record-breaking relay team in Romania.
Fox Chapel swimmers earn medals, enjoy opportunity to compete in Maccabi Games
August 16, 2025
Cameryn Brindza enjoyed the learning experience that came along with participating in the Maccabi Games. The event, which was held in Pittsburgh during the first week of August, was an international competition for Jewish teenagers similar to the Olympics.
With coach ailing, Pine Richland Aquatics welcomes program alumnus as new leader
May 18, 2025
It’s never an easy task to find a new coach.
Quaker Valley captain caps swimming career with PIAA medal
March 30, 2025
Quaker Valley’s Thomas Fuener was highly motivated to secure a spot on the PIAA medal stand.
Penn Hills resident Emily Ruperto sets personal best at state swim meet
March 23, 2025
Emily Ruperto qualified for many events at the WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships. The Serra Catholic sophomore and Penn Hills resident chose the ones she felt most comfortable in.
Genevieve Cody, Thomas Jefferson swimmers collect medals during memorable postseason
Thomas Jefferson senior Genevieve Cody is a talented high school swimmer.
North Allegheny was motivated, determined to regain PIAA boys swimming title
March 22, 2025
North Allegheny senior Gus Miller’s alarm sounded long before sunrise, at 4:45 a.m., numerous days this winter.
Franklin Regional swimmers wrap up successful season
Franklin Regional swimming coach Dan Taylor talked before the season about a bright future.
Pine-Richland swimmers giving all for coach as he recovers from stroke
March 16, 2025
“Swimming for Coach Pete.”
State meet performance leaves Latrobe swimmer optimistic
March 15, 2025
LEWISBURG — Latrobe junior Chris Heese hoped for a solid follow up to his WPIAL 100-yard breaststroke championship from two weeks ago at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
3 WPIAL Class 3A boys divers earn PIAA medals
LEWISBURG — All four WPIAL divers entered in Saturday afternoon’s PIAA Class 3A boys championship at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium were in medal contention with top-eight places heading into the final round of three dives.
Mt. Lebanon, Central Catholic, Mars swimmers earn top seeds for Day 2 of PIAA Class 3A championships
LEWISBURG — The WPIAL again will be well-represented in the gold-medal heats Saturday evening at the PIAA Class 3A swimming championships at Bucknell.
North Allegheny relay grabs gold to lead WPIAL contingent at PIAA swim meet
March 14, 2025
Grant Regule and Zachary Totin were members of last year’s North Allegheny 200-yard freestyle relay that took fourth at the PIAA Class 3A swimming championships at Bucknell University.
Latrobe’s Lauren Bell takes 8th in 100 fly at PIAA swimming championships
LEWISBURG — Latrobe senior Lauren Bell hoped for big things with one more crack at the 100-yard butterfly at the PIAA Class 3A state championships at Bucknell University.
‘Dream come true’ as Fox Chapel’s Sarah Pasquella wins state swimming gold in 200 free
LEWISBURG — Fox Chapel’s Sarah Pasquella hoped to go faster in the 200-yard freestyle Friday at the PIAA Class 3A swimming championships at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium.
4 WPIAL girls divers earn medals at PIAA Class 3A championships
LEWISBURG — The WPIAL was well represented on the medals podium at the PIAA Class 3A girls diving championship meet Friday afternoon at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium.
