Swimming
Kira Schrecongost leads way for Freeport swimmers
January 8, 2024
Kira Schrecongost again was an iron woman at the WPIAL and PIAA swimming championships.
Before heading to Cincinnati, South Park’s Katie Jackovic aims for more WPIAL, PIAA success
January 7, 2024
Like many elite swimmers at the high school level, Katie Jackovic is versatile in what she can do in the water.
Kiski Area swimmers won’t rest on laurels
December 23, 2023
Landon Seman remembers it well.
Penn-Trafford swimmers off to strong start
December 17, 2023
Penn-Trafford’s swimming teams are off to a good start to the 2023-24 season.
Defending WPIAL champ leads way for Pine-Richland swim teams
Pine-Richland swimming coach Pete Barry can see the fire inside Sarah Anne Shaffer.
Led by super sophomore, Hampton girls swimmers set for special season
December 16, 2023
Hampton’s Lainey Sheets was the only freshman in the state who finished top five at last season’s PIAA Class 2A Swimming championships.
Roster numbers down but excitement remains high for Hampton boys swim season
Hampton swimming coach Morgan Zweygardt can count on two hands the number of boys on her roster this season.
In early season, Fox Chapel swimmers work to put successful process in place
Fox Chapel swimming coach Matthew Mauclair wanted to embrace setting up a success process for all athletes in the program to follow.
Franklin Regional swimming team has new coach, youthful squad
Franklin Regional has a new swimming coach, and he’s inherited a young team.
With school record in his sights, Shaler swimmer puts in work
December 3, 2023
Waking up at 4:20 a.m. to start the day makes sense for Shaler junior Noah Lang when he arrives at swim practice. When Lang gets on the pool deck before he starts his practice, he’s in his element.
After making history last season, Chartiers Valley girls swim team has new cast of characters
After capturing its first section title in program history last season, the Chartiers Valley girls swimming program is looking to defend its title with a different cast of swimmers.
Penn Hills swimmers optimistic about season despite pool repairs
December 2, 2023
Things will be decidedly different for the Penn Hills swimming team this season. When the Indians start the season, Penn Hills will have its home meets at the Olympic Swim &Health Club instead of the school’s pool at Linton Middle School.
Franklin Regional notebook: Honors keep coming for former Panthers swimmer
November 26, 2023
A college freshman now, Aiden Bunker is still reaping the rewards of a terrific career as a student-athlete at Franklin Regional.
With Hunter Raymer out to regain WPIAL crown, Gateway swimmers look to reach goals
Last year, Hunter Raymer was hoping to successfully defend his title in the 500-yard freestyle at the WPIAL Class 3A championships. However, Raymer finished in third place, making him hungry to reclaim the title this year.
Hall of Fame induction ‘means a lot’ to Pine-Richland swimming standout
July 8, 2023
Kristen Murslack kept a busy schedule in her high school years at Pine-Richland.
Big summer for Monroeville Marlins youth swimming program
The Monroeville Marlins summer swim program’s opportunity to utilize Gateway’s facilities has paid off as the organization will be well represented at a local long course championship meet later this month.
Multi-sport standout Eliza Miller repeats as Valley News Dispatch Girls Athlete of the Year
July 1, 2023
Eliza Miller will combine her love of distance running and swimming along with a newer venture in cycle racing on the newly formed women’s triathlon team at Duquesne University.
Mt. Pleasant state champ Lily King named Tribune-Review Westmoreland Girls Athlete of the Year
Expectations can change, even for someone as talented as Lily King.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Mt. Pleasant swim coach honored
April 15, 2023
Sandy Felice will tell you she does not have to do much to get her swimmers ready at Mt. Pleasant.
Sewickley Valley YMCA swimmers cut times, advance to state meet
April 9, 2023
Three members of the Sewickley Valley YMCA Sea Dragons swim team advanced to the state meet this season after qualifying at the district championships.
