Swimming
Indiana teams, Preston Kessler star on Day 2 of WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships
February 28, 2025
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.
North Allegheny sweeps WPIAL Class 3A diving gold
February 22, 2025
For the second time in four years, North Allegheny divers swept the WPIAL Class 3A championships at their home pool Saturday.
North Allegheny’s Grant Regule looks to add another gold medal to collection
North Allegheny’s Grant Regule already owns one state championship in the pool as a senior, and now he’s searching for more gold in the water.
Shady Side Academy swimmers eye success at WPIAL championships
Shady Side Academy swim coach Erika Cooper was very pleased with how her swimmers performed during the regular season.
Jackson Hagler leads strong contingent of Fox Chapel divers at WPIAL championships
February 21, 2025
Jackson Hagler dove at WPIALs as a freshman, placed sixth overall and qualified for the PIAA championships at Bucknell University.
Hampton, Derry divers win WPIAL Class 2A championships
Hampton’s Gabby Elk went back to back and Derry’s Jake Hauser continued his climb up the podium all the way to the top at the WPIAL Class 2A diving championships Friday at North Allegheny.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Derry’s Chaeli Keenan
February 17, 2025
When Derry diver Chaeli Keenan finished second at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association meet last year, she found solace in who beat her out.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Plum’s Giuliana Ricciuti
It’s a rare feat when a swimmer can post WPIAL qualifying times in every stroke.
Shaler swimmers set big goals for postseason meets
February 16, 2025
Grace Melocchi has been swimming year-round since she was little. One of the long-term goals of the Shaler senior swimmer surfaced when she made it to middle school. With Melocchi’s form in the pool, a coach mentioned that she would have a realistic shot at setting the school’s record in the 100 breaststroke.
1st-year Penn Hills diver qualifies for WPIAL meet
Mikael Epperson had to retrain his thought process if he was going to become an effective diver for the Penn Hills swim team. The Indians sophomore chose to come out for swimming for the first time this year after previously competing in track and field.
Gateway swimmers prepare for WPIAL championship meet
Gateway swimming and diving coach Glenn Raymer took a step back last Wednesday at the start of his team’s afternoon practice and marveled at how fast the season has gone from the start of preseason workouts in late November.
North Hills swimming duo making splash in and out of pool
February 15, 2025
In the water, North Hills swimmers Conor Greer and Alex Alder have accomplished a lot for themselves this year. But it’s what the duo has done outside of the pool that will have a bigger impact.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Seth Painter
February 10, 2025
Mt. Pleasant’s swimming program, both boys and girls, long has been regarded as one of the best in Class 2A, if not the entire WPIAL.
Penn Hills swimmer puts in work in pursuit of goals
February 8, 2025
Penn Hills junior swimmer Sydney Smith doesn’t want to take her mind off what she is working toward. Smith has inched closer to earning a berth in the WPIAL Class 3A championships in the 100 breaststroke.
Norwin notebook: Sophomore sets school record at WCCA swim meet
Norwin sophomore swimmer Amber Klingensmith came home from her first trip to the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Championships with more than a good story to tell.
Latrobe swimmers speeding toward championship meets
February 3, 2025
When Latrobe swimming coach Grey Arrigonie was asked about the times for his swimmers last year, he offered up the following response:
Quaker Valley swimmers continue section success ahead of postseason meets
February 2, 2025
Quaker Valley’s girls swim team improved to 4-0 in Section 2-2A thanks to recent dominating wins against Riverside and Blackhawk.
Quaker Valley notebook: Former Quakers swimmer lends expertise as coach
January 26, 2025
Did you know that Matt Kwalick, a Quaker Valley assistant swim coach, competed for the Quakers swim team when he was a high school student?
