Swimming
WPIAL swimmers again dominate PIAA Class 2A meet, winning 8 golds, both team titles
March 14, 2025
LEWISBURG — The WPIAL again put on a show for the rest of the state at the PIAA Class 2A swimming championships at Bucknell University.
Knoch, Freeport swimmers bring home PIAA medals
March 13, 2025
LEWISBURG — Giona Lavorini had her sights set on a second consecutive PIAA Class 2A girls 100-yard breaststroke title when she took to the pool Thursday evening in the championship heat at the swimming championships at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium.
Derry’s Jacob Hauser medals at PIAA Class 2A boys diving finals
LEWISBURG — Jacob Hauser was right on the cusp of medal contention after the first round and semifinals Thursday afternoon at the PIAA Class 2A boys diving championships at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium.
Lily King breaks state record, Mt. Pleasant teammates also win gold at PIAA 2A swim meet
March 12, 2025
LEWISBURG — Mt. Pleasant senior Lily King has broken records numerous times over her illustrious high school career.
Hampton’s Gabriella Elk captures PIAA girls diving gold medal
LEWISBURG — Gabriella Elk had a great deal of motivation in her return to the PIAA Class 2A diving championships Wednesday at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium.
WPIAL swimmers earn top seeds in 9 events for PIAA Class 2A Day 1 finals
LEWISBURG — The Mt. Pleasant and Freeport girls 200-yard medley relay teams kicked off the first day of the PIAA Class 2A swimming and diving championships with qualifying times for Wednesday evening’s championship heat at Bucknell.
Freeport contingent, 9 swimmers strong, ready for PIAA Class 2A meet
March 10, 2025
Isabelle Barton didn’t expect to swim an individual event at last year’s PIAA Class 2A championships at Bucknell University.
Mt. Pleasant swimmers seeking more hardware at PIAA championships
Sandy Felice has seen quite a bit over two stints as head coach of the boys and girls swim teams at Mt. Pleasant. The Slippery Rock grad and Hempfield native has racked up quite a bit of hardware over the years, leading Vikings to a sea of WPIAL and PIAA success.
Freeport para swimmer Isaac Barton excited to compete at PIAA championships
March 9, 2025
Isaac Barton is used to swim meets with big crowds.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Maddie Barrick
March 3, 2025
The high school swimming season is coming to a close, and it has been another successful one for Mt. Pleasant.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Freeport’s Mary Anne Altman
Mary Anne Altman’s senior year at Freeport was all about a change in mindset.
Mt. Pleasant’s King headlines list of WPIAL swimmers to receive top seeds for PIAA meets
March 2, 2025
The PIAA on Sunday released a list of the qualifiers — automatic (district champions) and at-large (time) — for the boys and girls state swimming and diving championships March 12-15 at Bucknell.
North Allegheny junior divers make ripples at WPIAL championships
North Allegheny’s latest WPIAL champion divers took different paths to the top.
Quaker Valley diver claims more WPIAL silver, looks forward to state meet
Quaker Valley senior Ruby Olliffe repeated as runner-up at the WPIAL Class 2A girls diving championships Feb. 21 at North Allegheny.
Knoch’s Lavorini successfully defends 100 breaststroke title at WPIAL Class 2A championships
February 28, 2025
Giona Lavorini knew the emotion of putting a gold medal around her neck at the WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships.
Unbeatable at WPIAL meet, Mt. Pleasant star Lily King joins elite list with 8th gold medal
Eight is great for Lily King.
Title defense in 400 free relay caps another strong WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships for Fox Chapel girls
The Fox Chapel girls 400-yard freestyle relay put an impactful capper on a successful two days at the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Indiana teams, Preston Kessler star on Day 2 of WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships
Heading into the final event of the WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships Friday, the Indiana boys knew they were going to be crowned the team champions.
Mt. Pleasant swimmers look to add accolades at WPIALs
February 25, 2025
It is once again the end of February, and as the calendar prepares to put the shortest month in the rearview mirror, the WPIAL swim championships descend upon Pitt’s Trees Pool on Thursday and Friday.
