Swimming
Led by Decheck, Taylor, Plum swimmers ready to compete at WPIAL meet
February 15, 2019
Justin Decheck secured his place at the next level before this season by signing a letter of intent in November to swim at Gannon.
Penn Hills’ Gregory wants to leave mark on WPIAL record books
February 14, 2019
Penn Hills senior Kimani Gregory has his sights on leaving his mark in the WPIAL record books when he races for one final time in the WPIAL Class AAA swim championships at Pitt's Trees Pools on Feb. 28 and March 1. Gregory, a North Carolina State commit, will try to
North Allegheny senior swimmers ready to win more hardware
Listing all the accomplishments earned by the seniors on the North Allegheny swim team would have likely lasted longer than its meet last Wednesday against North Hills. A list of team accomplishments pops off the page as the Tigers prep for the WPIAL championship, which begins Feb. 28 at Pitt's
Baldwin swimmers find success during season of rebuilding
Kim Klinger jumped back into the pool and immediately was faced with a somewhat daunting task. Klinger has been involved in Baldwin swimming in various capacities since 1989. She coached the varsity swimmers until 2004, retired briefly, became an assistant in 2014, and took over as head coach again this
Penn-Trafford swimmers, divers set to contend at WPIAL meets
After sweeping titles at the county meet, Penn-Trafford seniors Paige Kalik and Logan Sherwin look forward to doing the same at the WPIAL Class AAA diving championship on Saturday at North Allegheny.
Franklin Regional swim team enjoys surprise success
Longtime Franklin Regional swimming coach Vic Santoro was expecting this season to be a rebuilding year. Until it wasn’t.
Quaker Valley swimmers, divers prepare for WPIAL championships
Quaker Valley’s Simon Iwanonkiw will be among favorites at the WPIAL Class AA diving championship Friday at South Park, giving the Quakers (3-6 overall, 3-4 in Section 2-AA) a much-needed lift going into the WPIAL swimming championship next week at Pitt.
Knoch’s Cummings takes advantage of sole high school season
Matt Cummings is making the most of his first and only high school swimming season.
Senior leaders pace Thomas Jefferson swimming & diving team
February 13, 2019
Strong senior leadership is a trait of the Thomas Jefferson swimming and diving team.
Baldwin swimmers find success during season of rebuilding
February 12, 2019
Kim Klinger jumped back into the pool and immediately was faced with a somewhat daunting task.Brothers on Highlands swim team dedicated season to grandfather, A-K Valley sports figure
December 23, 2017
Cole Masarik has his sights set on earning a medal in the 100-yard breaststroke at the WPIAL championships and qualifying for states. The Highlands senior
Shaler swimmer Stanton sets high expectations
Making a trip to Bucknell for the PIAA Class AAA swimming championships last year was the perfect experience for Shaler sophomore Jenna Stanton. Supporting teammateThomas Jefferson swim teams build on solid core
December 21, 2017
Freshman Hallie Findlan made a big splash in the girls swimming program at Thomas Jefferson. andquot;Hallie qualified for the WPIAL (Class AA) championships in her
North Allegheny swimmers set national records in relays
It is early in the season, and already the North Allegheny boys swimming team likely has set national public school records in two relay events.
Derry swimming teams facing daunting rebuild
December 18, 2017
After a three-year run that saw it rise among the top teams in the WPIAL, the Derry girls swimming team is rebuilding. The Trojans lost
Hempfield swim teams looking to rebuild roster
After two years of tremendous success, the Hempfield boys swimming team doesn't have quite the same expectations for this season. The Spartans, who finished fourth
Pine-Richland swimmers see opportunity in roster turnover
December 17, 2017
Whether it is because of graduation, commitment to another sport or a move out of town, the Pine-Richland boys and girls swimming teams have hadNewcomers ready to take plunge for Pine-Richland diving team
The 2016-17 season was productive for the Pine-Richland diving program, as coach Maria Misenhelter saw three of her divers place in the top 10 at
Greensburg Salem swimmers find their stroke with freshmen
A strong incoming class is giving a boost to the Greensburg Salem girls swimming team. Golden Lions coach Curt Smith expects freshmen Madison Cassidy and
Latrobe swimmers dealing with injuries early in season
December 14, 2017
The Latrobe girls swimming team (1-0) faces the season without one of its top swimmers. Junior Carrie Lenz, a WPIAL individual finalist last season, is
