Swimming
Penn-Trafford swimmer Patton Graziano looking to finish senior season strong
March 10, 2024
Penn-Trafford senior Patton Graziano is hoping to end high school career on a good note.
Trip to WPIAL meet sparks Penn Hills swim team
The Penn Hills swim team took a much bigger contingent to Pitt’s Trees Pool this season for the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships. What made Indians coach Morgan Bush excited for next season was the prospect of seeing all of her swimmers turn in their best times of the season at the championship meet.
Plum swimmers earn berth to PIAA championships
March 9, 2024
The Plum girls swim team fared well in a number of events at the WPIAL Class 3A championships Feb. 29 and March 1 at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Sarah Pasquella, Fox Chapel swimmers live up to big expectations at WPIAL meet
Fox Chapel swim coach Matt Mauclair enjoyed watching Sarah Pasquella turn in a big performance during the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
WPIAL swimmers to swap gold, silver medals after 100-yard backstroke review
March 5, 2024
A change has been made to the order of finish between Mt. Pleasant junior Kiersten O’Connor and Hampton sophomore Lainey Sheets after their Class 2A 100-yard backstroke race Friday at the WPIAL championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Adlan Hifri making a splash with Quaker Valley swimming in 1st year in United States
March 3, 2024
It’s been a succession of firsts for Quaker Valley swimmer Adlan Hifri.
Quaker Valley divers fill podium at WPIAL meet
Two, three and five.
North Allegheny divers follow different routes to WPIAL success
March 2, 2024
A gymnastics background can certainly help, but North Allegheny diving coach Patti McClure says she’s first looking for a kid with a “kamikaze” attitude.
North Allegheny again sweeps WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships
March 1, 2024
Another year, another pair of WPIAL swimming trophies for North Allegheny to add to its impressive case.
Freeport’s Kira Schrecongost reclaims gold in 100 butterfly at WPIAL Class 2A championships
February 29, 2024
Freeport junior Kira Schrecongost and South Park senior Katie Jackovic have developed quite the WPIAL rivalry in the girls 100 butterfly.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Burrell’s Chloe Walton
February 26, 2024
Handling the rigors of a high school sport and maintaining a 4.0 GPA is a tough balancing act.
South Korea native Dawson Lee makes immediate impact with Chartiers Valley swimming
February 25, 2024
Back in the fall, Chartiers Valley swimming and diving coach Morgan Soulia received a message from an aspiring high school swimmer.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley swimmers show grit
Quaker Valley’s boys swim team competed with just seven athletes on its roster in 2023-24.
Seneca Valley, North Allegheny divers continue dominant runs with WPIAL titles
February 24, 2024
Seneca Valley’s Isaiah Clerkley turned in a dominant performance and Lola Malarky extended North Allegheny’s stranglehold on girls gold at the WPIAL Class 3A diving championships Saturday.
After sweeping section titles, Franklin Regional swimmers speed into WPIAL meet
It’s been quite a season for the Franklin Regional swimming teams.
Hampton swimmers to bring competitive fire to WPIAL meet
Swimmers by their nature are super competitive, both in practice when challenging teammates and at meets against other schools.
Bethel Park junior swimmer sweeps her way into WPIAL meet
Bethel Park junior Cally Edner made a big splash in the pool again this year.
Plum swimmers aim to contend at WPIAL championship meet
Brooke Price will again swim the 100-yard backstroke Friday on the second day of the WPIAL Class 3A championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Blackhawk senior, Hampton sophomore win WPIAL Class 2A diving championships
February 23, 2024
Blackhawk senior Brecken Finkbeiner maintained the same spot on the podium as last year. Hampton sophomore Gabby Elk moved up two steps.
Inspirational Quaker Valley swimmer motivates teammates
February 18, 2024
The Quaker Valley swim program honored its seniors Feb. 8 at the Sewickley Valley YMCA.
