Swimming
Sheets siblings fuel Hampton swim teams
January 14, 2023
The Hampton boys and girls swimming teams seem to be headed in different directions, but they have one thing in common.
Roster smaller but expectations remain high for Franklin Regional swimmers
January 7, 2023
Vic Santoro has coached swimming at Franklin Regional for the past 31 years.
Emily Connors, Quaker Valley swimmers set goals high
December 11, 2022
Emily Connors has experienced much success in her two years in the Quaker Valley pool.
Penn-Trafford junior swimmers set for big season
Penn-Trafford’s swimming teams opened the season by defeating Greensburg Salem, getting off to a strong start to a season coach Dave Babik considers pivotal for the future of the program.
Plum girls swim team boasts talent, depth
Plum swim coach Shawn Haupt looks up and down his girls roster and is excited for what could transpire throughout the 2022-23 season.
Freeport sophomore headlines swim season in A-K Valley
December 7, 2022
Freeport’s Kira Schrecongost didn’t let the bright lights and pressurized atmosphere of the WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships get to her last year as swam to gold in the 100-yard butterfly and second in the 200 individual medley as a freshman at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Loughner stars for hockey team
December 4, 2022
Senior Nate Loughner scored two goals and had an assist as Penn-Trafford rallied to a 5-2 victory against Mars in a PIHL Class 2A game on Nov. 28.
Gateway’s Hunter Raymer ready to defend WPIAL swimming title
Hunter Raymer entered his high school freshman season last December already experienced in a number of high-level club swim meets.
Pitt senior to coach Shaler swim teams
Maddie London believed she had something to offer the athletes on the Shaler swim team.
Hampton boys swim team in search of WPIAL 3-peat with new-look roster
November 26, 2022
The Hampton boys swimming team will need to take a different lane to a third consecutive WPIAL Class 2A title.
New coach knows progress Penn Hills swim team could make
November 20, 2022
Taking over as the Penn Hills varsity swimming coach is a fun challenge for Morgan Bush.
Kiski Area senior swimmer chooses West Virginia
October 17, 2022
Parker Sterlitz made his first visit to West Virginia University about a year ago.
Gateway swimmers send off coach at PIAA championships
April 3, 2022
The 2021-22 season is the last for Sherry Sonetti as head coach of the Gateway swim teams, and she also is retiring from the Gateway School District at the end of the academic year in June.
Quaker Valley swim teams seeing results
John Nemeth recently completed his second season as Quaker Valley’s swim coach.
Plum swimmers cap special season at PIAA championships
April 2, 2022
Sam Schohn was one of the top performers in the Class 2A boys 100-yard breaststroke all season.
Will Retsch ends Hampton swimming career with record-shattering flourish
Hampton swimmer Will Retsch is proof that water is the universal solvent.
Quaker Valley swimmers, divers produce medal-winning performances
March 27, 2022
Quaker Valley swimmer Emily Connors ended her superb sophomore season as a triple medalist at the PIAA Class 2A girls championships held at Bucknell.
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Jordan Crupie, Hempfield
March 21, 2022
When it comes to winning a WPIAL competition, most athletes would be content with a medal or finishing well in a specific event.
WPIAL swimmers claim 6 more titles at PIAA Class 2A championships
March 19, 2022
LEWISBURG — WPIAL swimmers continued to roll Saturday evening on the second day of the PIAA Class 2A championships at Bucknell.
North Catholic’s Maggie Foley takes 2nd at PIAA diving championships
LEWISBURG — North Catholic junior Maggie Foley placed second to Marple Newtown senior Alexandra Pastris at last year’s PIAA Class 2A diving championships at Cumberland Valley High School.
