Swimming
Kiski Area boys rally, win team title at WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships
March 3, 2023
The Kiski Area boys swim team trailed Indiana by 12 points heading into the 400-yard freestyle relay Friday at the WPIAL Class 2A championships.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Anna Little
February 27, 2023
Excelling at one stroke is hard enough, but how about four?
Seniors help Quaker Valley girls swim team capture 4th straight section title
February 26, 2023
Nine seniors were recognized Feb. 16 for their contributions and dedication to the Quaker Valley swim program.
Penn Hills swimmers go to great lengths to lower times
Clark Leonard, Anthony Sipple, Anthony Collins and Luke Hoolahan were all disappointed they didn’t shave any time off their WPIAL Class 3A 200 freestyle relay qualifying time during a last-chance meet Feb. 18 at Chartiers Valley.
Plum swimmers ready to contend at WPIAL championship meet
The Plum girls swim team will be taking one of its largest groups to the WPIAL Class 3A championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Hampton sending large group of swimmers to WPIAL championships
February 25, 2023
The Hampton swim team has stressed the importance of team success throughout the season.
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Week ending Feb. 19, 2023
February 18, 2023
Melina Stratigos
Fox Chapel swimmers stay motivated to collect more medals
Fox Chapel swimming coach Dan Taylor wants to make sure every year that the swimming team finds different ways to challenge its athletes.
Returning coach helps Quaker Valley divers reach new heights
February 12, 2023
Quaker Valley diving coach Becca Kirby witnessed their extraordinary potential years ago.
Quaker Valley divers preparing for WPIAL, PIAA championships
February 5, 2023
A trio of skillful Quaker Valley divers has laid the foundation for a potentially prodigious high school career.
Franklin Regional boys swimmers check box with Westmoreland County title
February 4, 2023
During the preseason, Franklin Regional swimming coach Vic Santoro said one of the goals for his team was to win the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association title.
Athletes set 7 records at WCCA swimming championships
January 28, 2023
It was another record day for swimmers at the annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association swimming and diving championships Saturday at Derry Area High School.
Latrobe diver wins back-to-back WCCA championships
January 27, 2023
Latrobe’s Hannah Polosky defended her girls diving championship at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association swimming and diving meet Friday night at Derry, bettering her score from last year by more than 70 points.
Westmoreland County Coaches Association Swimming & Diving Championships preview
January 26, 2023
Westmoreland County Coaches Association Swimming & Diving Championships
Gateway swimmers eye WPIAL cut times as season kicks into high gear
January 22, 2023
Gateway swimming and diving coach Glenn Raymer said his boys and girls teams jumped into a busy January ready to work and compete after a challenging series of practices between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Shaler swimmers’ work shows in faster times
Noah Lang doesn’t want to rely on a good taper to be prepared for the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships.
Quaker Valley swimmers off to strong start, look forward to championship meets
Two up and two down.
Plum swimmers seeing results after ‘intense holiday training’
January 21, 2023
Plum swim coach Shawn Haupt chuckled when he talked recently about the vibe among the boys and girls team members as some “moaning and groaning” with a lot of tiredness from some heavy-duty practice sessions.
Penn Hills’ Anthony Sipple following in siblings’ underwater footsteps
January 15, 2023
Anthony Sipple doesn’t need to go far to find resources to help with his swimming career.
Pine-Richland swimmers look to build on last season’s success
Pine-Richland girls swimming reached plenty of goals with a young team last year.
