Swimming

The 2019-20 Franklin Regional boys swim team.

Franklin Regional relay teams to battle for gold at WPIAL championships meet

February 21, 2020

Relays will be a strength for the Franklin Regional boys swimming and diving team at the WPIAL Class AAA championship meet Thursday and Friday at Pitt.

Fox Chapel’s Vivian Shao works out in the pool Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Fox Chapel High School.

Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy swimmers headed to WPIALs

The WPIAL swimming and diving championships will be Thursday and Friday at Pitt’s Trees Pool, and Shady Side Academy and Fox Chapel will be well represented.

Winchester Thurston freshman Maeve Kelley is the No. 1 seed for the WPIAL Class AA girls 500-yard freestyle.

Trib HSSN girls swimmer of the week: Maeve Kelley, Winchester Thurston

Maeve Kelley has made the most of her freshman swim season representing Winchester Thurston as an independent.

Southmoreland freshman Henry Miller is the No. 2 seed in the WPIAL Class AA boys 100-yard breaststroke.

Trib HSSN boys swimmer of the week: Henry Miller, Southmoreland

For most of this winter high school sports season, Henry Miller pulled double duty, representing Southmoreland both as an independent swimmer and as a member of the wrestling team.

The senior members of the North Allegheny swim team are recognized during the 2019-20 season.

North Allegheny swimming dynasty ready to add to trophy case at WPIAL meet

The North Allegheny girls swimming team is looking forward to making history at the WPIAL Class AAA championship meet Thursday and Friday at Pitt.

Gateway’s Olivia Livingston competes against Plum on Feb. 13, 2020, at Plum.

Gateway’s Olivia Livingston eyes history at WPIAL swimming championships

February 20, 2020

In her fourth and final performance at the WPIAL individual swimming championships, Gateway’s Olivia Livingston has a chance to again make history in the WPIAL and PIAA.

Norwin swimmer Jordan Kutchak poses with fellow gold medalist Ethan Tulenko at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association meet Jan. 25, 2020, at Derry.

‘Fun begins’ for Norwin swimmers as WPIAL championship looms

February 17, 2020

Norwin junior swimmer Jordan Kutchak worked hard in the offseason and is reaping the rewards.

Freeport junior Brooke Welling hopes to make her mark in freestyle events at the WPIAL Class AA swimming championships.

Trib HSSN girls swimmer of the week: Brooke Welling, Freeport

February 14, 2020

Brooke Welling ranks among the top swimmers in the girls 100-yard freestyle in WPIAL Class AA.

Central Catholic senior John Guilinger is set to swim the 100-yard butterfly and 100 backstroke at the WPIAL Class AAA championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Trib HSSN boys swimmer of the week: John Guilinger, Central Catholic

John Guilinger began his final varsity swim season at Central Catholic with both peace of mind and added energy after finalizing his decision to attend Penn State during the signing period in November.

Belle Vernon’s Delaney Patterson competes during the 2019-20 season.

Belle Vernon swimmer Delaney Patterson joins teammate Ian Shahan among WPIAL’s best

February 10, 2020

Belle Vernon has had some outstanding male swimmers in recent seasons, but a female also deserves a piece of the spotlight.

Knoch senior diver Aryanna Napora has her sights set on getting back to the PIAA Class AA meet at Bucknell. She qualified for states as a freshman and sophomore but fell short last season, placing eighth in the WPIAL.

Quartet of Knoch divers hope to make ripple at WPIALs

February 7, 2020

Aryanna Napora set a goal at the beginning of her high school career to qualify for the PIAA Class AA diving championships all four years.

Pine-Richland’s Alyssa Schonbachler returns for the 2019-20 swim season.

Pine-Richland swimmers ready for WPIAL meet

With only a couple of meets left to before the WPIAL Class AAA swimming championships, Pine-Richland is solidifying its list of athletes who have earned qualifying times for their respective events. And this season, coach Pete Barry is optimistic about the prospect of his swimmers bringing home medals.

Northgate’s Cooper Groll hopes to add to the eight WPIAL medals he’s won over his first two varsity seasons.

Trib HSSN Boys Swimmer of the Week: Northgate’s Cooper Groll

In his first swim of his first WPIAL Class AA championship meet at Pitt’s Trees Pool two years ago, Cooper Groll landed in the record books.

North Allegheny junior Olivia Kisow hopes to again make waves in her third trip to the WPIAL championships.

Trib HSSN Girls Swimmer of the Week: North Allegheny’s Olivia Kisow

In her four events at last year’s WPIAL Class AAA championship meet at Pitt’s Trees Pool, Olivia Kisow stood on the medals podium after each one.

North Allegheny swimmer Molly Smyers competes during the 2019-20 season.

North Allegheny’s Smyers motivated to find success at PIAA meet

February 6, 2020

North Allegheny junior swimmer Molly Smyers hopes to change a pattern that has seen her shine in the WPIAL Class AAA championships, then stumble at states.

Penn Hills’ Colleen Hoolahan broke a school record in the 100 breast that stood since 1984.

Colleen Hoolahan puts exclamation point on Penn Hills career with record swim

Penn Hills senior Colleen Hoolahan has been on a mission since her freshman year to leave her own mark with the swim program. On senior night, Hoolahan finally reached her goal as she knocked down a school record that has lasted over 36 years.