Swimming
Fox Chapel’s Shao ready to defend 100 fly title at state meet
March 17, 2021
One title defense down, one to go.
Southmoreland’s Miller eager for crack at state swimming gold
Henry Miller and his father were about 10 minutes away from Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium last year when they got the call that the PIAA, out of growing concern with what would become the covid pandemic, canceled the two-day Class AA swimming and diving championships.
After claiming WPIAL gold, Gateway’s Holmes turns attention to PIAA meet
March 15, 2021
Andrew Holmes had WPIAL gold on his mind March 7 at the Class AAA championships at Upper St. Clair High School.
Led by 2 relay titles, Quaker Valley girls swim to 2nd at WPIAL championship meet
In his first year at the helm of the Quaker Valley swimming team, John Nemeth led the girls to a second-place finish at the WPIAL Class AA championships March 6.
Franklin Regional swim team hopes to add to medal haul at PIAAs
Franklin Regional sent a number of swimmers to the medal stand at the WPIAL Class AAA Championships at Upper St. Clair.
Fox Chapel’s Manelis, North Allegheny’s Shi clean up at PIAA Class AAA diving meet
March 13, 2021
The fourth time was the charm for Fox Chapel senior David Manelis.
WPIAL diving champs ready to take on state’s best
March 12, 2021
The “fab four” of WPIAL diving champions will attempt to claim more gold Saturday at the PIAA Class AAA and Class AA competitions at Cumberland Valley High School.
WPIAL swimmers earn at-large bids to PIAA championship meet
March 8, 2021
Gold medalists from this weekend’s WPIAL Class AAA and AA swimming championships already had secured trips to the PIAA championship meet, set for March 19-20, at Cumberland Valley High School.
Upper St. Clair wins WPIAL boys swimming championship at home pool
March 7, 2021
Because of covid-19 protocols, Pitt’s Trees Pool was unable to host the WPIAL swimming championships as usual. Upper St. Clair High School stepped in and hosted the two-day event this weekend.
Fox Chapel’s Sophie Shao defends WPIAL title in 100 butterfly
A change of location didn’t deter Sophie Shao’s goal of defending her WPIAL Class AAA girls 100-yard butterfly championship.
WPIAL’s top swimmers gear up for this weekend’s championship meets
March 5, 2021
Josh Matheny never thought he would be in position to win a WPIAL swimming championship in his home pool.
Penn Hills swimmer shakes off injury, picks up new event to qualify for WPIALs
February 28, 2021
After suffering a knee injury in August, senior Michael Lintelman wasn’t sure if he was going to qualify for the WPIAL Class AAA swimming and diving championships in his final season.
Gateway swimmers take aim at WPIAL success
Gateway boys and girls swimmers are making final preparations for Sunday’s WPIAL Class AAA championships at Upper St. Clair.
Shaler notebook: Senior beats clock to earn spot in WPIAL swim meet
Lydia Nebiolo knew every meet would matter.
Diving no longer ‘secondary thing’ for Hampton’s Carslaw
February 27, 2021
When Koda Carslaw took up diving last season, he admits it was “more of a secondary thing.”
Plum swimmers seeking success at WPIAL championship meet
The Plum boys and girls swim teams are making final preparations for this weekend’s WPIAL Class AAA and AA championships at Upper St. Clair High School.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 26, 2021: Diving, gymnastics take center stage
February 25, 2021
A busy weekend of playoff and championship action on the mats and courts begins with two days of events in the pool and on the beam, vault and bars.
Gateway’s Morgan Holmes aims for faster times in 2nd trip to WPIAL meet
February 21, 2021
Morgan Holmes’ introduction to swimming at WPIALs as a freshman last year came in the 200- and 50-yard freestyle events and as a member of the Gateway 200 and 400 free relays.
Shady Side Academy’s Maeve Kelley is picking up where she left off
February 20, 2021
Shady Side Academy sophomore swimmer Maeve Kelley wasn’t sure how this season would go.
Several new top marks highlight latest WPIAL swimming and diving performance lists
February 15, 2021
The WPIAL released its latest swimming and diving performance lists Monday, and individual swimmers, relays and divers continue to produce new WPIAL-best performances.
