Swimming
North Allegheny’s Christina Shi captures 2nd straight PIAA diving championship
March 17, 2022
LEWISBURG — The PIAA Class 3A girls diving championship meet went down to the wire Thursday afternoon, and the pressure was on Christina Shi as she attempted to win her second straight state title.
WPIAL swimmers advance to PIAA championship finals on Day 2
LEWISBURG — The WPIAL will have several swimmers and relays battling for state medals and championship gold Thursday evening on Day 2 of the PIAA Class 3A championships at Bucknell.
Seneca Valley’s Daniel Simoes captures PIAA gold in 200 IM
March 16, 2022
Daniel Simoes placed second in the 200-yard individual medley at last year’s PIAA Class 3A championships at Cumberland Valley High School.
Fox Chapel’s Sophie Shao takes silver in butterfly at PIAA meet
Fox Chapel’s Sophie Shao stood on the bulkhead next to the starting block for nearly 10 minutes as PIAA officials worked out a problem with the timing system.
Franklin Regional boys swim relay takes 5th at states
The Franklin Regional boys 200 medley relay fashioned the best swim in program history at the WPIAL Class 3A championships March 3 at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Seneca Valley divers compete at PIAA championships
LEWISBURG — Seneca Valley was well represented at the PIAA Class 3A boys diving championships Wednesday at Bucknell.
WPIAL swimmers to race in championship heats on Day 1 of PIAA Class 3A meet
LEWISBURG — The consolation and championship finals for the first day of the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships are set.
WPIAL Class 3A swimmers, divers hope to make their marks as PIAA championships begin at Bucknell
After a one-year hiatus, the PIAA Class 3A and 2A swimming and diving championships are back at Bucknell University.
A-K Valley, Westmoreland County swimmers thrilled to return to state meet at Bucknell
March 15, 2022
A sense of normalcy is back at the PIAA swimming and diving championships, and for the numerous qualifiers from the Alle-Kiski Valley and Westmoreland County schools, it only adds to the anticipation.
Penn-Trafford’s Graziano, Alexander to swim at PIAA meet
March 13, 2022
Penn-Trafford sophomore Patton Graziano earned a pair of medals at the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships March 3-4 at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Penn Hills grad’s swimming career hits high note at Edinboro
Edinboro’s Stephanie Sipple doesn’t like to slap the water at the end of races.
Plum swimmers look forward to PIAA championship meet
Sam Schohn knows all about swimming at the PIAA Class 2A championships.
Gateway’s Hunter Raymer swims to WPIAL gold medal, eyes success at PIAA meet
Hunter Raymer was no stranger to big swim meets before the WPIAL Class 3A championships March 3 and 4 at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
North Allegheny girls win record 14th straight WPIAL swimming championship
March 4, 2022
The North Allegheny girls made history Friday, winning their 14th straight team title at the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships.
Fox Chapel girls soak in silver-medal performance at WPIAL championships
The Fox Chapel girls 400-yard freestyle relay finished Friday what the Foxes’ 200 medley relay started Thursday.
North Allegheny girls, Seneca Valley boys get off the blocks quick at WPIAL swim meet
March 3, 2022
The North Allegheny girls swimming team’s quest for a 14th straight WPIAL championship got off to a great start Thursday, as the Tigers netted 212 team points to lead after the first session.
Fox Chapel’s Sophie Shao breaks 38-year-old record, wins 100 fly title at WPIALs
A 38-year WPIAL record is no more.
Franklin Regional, Hempfield, Mt. Pleasant swimmers shine during Day 1 of WPIAL championships
It was the best of feelings and the worst of feelings for the Franklin Regional boys relays Thursday on Day 1 of the WPIAL Class 3A championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
WPIAL’s swimming best ready to do battle in return to Pitt’s Trees Pool
March 2, 2022
Levi Hansen won three medals in four individual races at WPIALs over the past two seasons.
A-K Valley senior spotlight: St. Joseph’s Sam Wygonik
February 28, 2022
Sam Wygonik finishes classes each day and heads to swim practice, but for the St. Joseph senior, it’s not as simple as walking down a few hallways to the natatorium.
