Swimming
Gateway’s Hunter Raymer swims to WPIAL gold medal, eyes success at PIAA meet
March 13, 2022
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.
Franklin Regional swimmers focus on relays at WPIAL meet
February 27, 2022
It’s been quite a season for the Franklin Regional swimming teams.
Hampton swim team primed for WPIAL title defense
Hampton swim coach Morgan Zweygardt indicated early in the 2021-22 season that the defending WPIAL Class 2A champion Talbots have not rested on their laurels.
Gateway swimmers chasing medals at WPIAL championships
Before competing in college at Youngstown State, Summer Raymer has one final chance to make her mark on the biggest high school stages in Pennsylvania.
Penn-Trafford underclassmen look forward to WPIAL championship meet
Penn-Trafford swimming coach Dave Babik knew this season would be challenging.
Penn Hills swim team looking to improve with more time in pool
Entering this season, Penn Hills swimming coach Nick Page wanted to see the Indians make solid progress throughout the year.
North Allegheny’s Shi, Schenk sweep WPIAL Class 3A diving titles
February 26, 2022
Diving in her home pool and winning gold medals has become quite the habit for North Allegheny junior Christina Shi, as she captured her third straight gold medal with a score of 481.45 in the WPIAL Class 3A girls championship Saturday.
Fox Chapel freshman has eyes on PIAA diving qualification
February 25, 2022
Jackson Hagler quickly established himself as a qualifier for the WPIAL Class AAA diving championships.
Gateway’s Passalinqua aims for success at WPIAL diving championships
Noah Passalinqua established himself as a major player in Class 3A boys diving throughout the season, and now he hopes to make his mark on a championship stage.
Shaler swimmer finds success in pool, open water
February 20, 2022
Circumstance didn’t keep Noah Long out of the water. Opportunities to swim inside were limited by the pandemic, so the Shaler junior decided to try an open water event.
Before speeding off to Youngstown State, North Hills swimmer excited for WPIAL meet
February 19, 2022
As Maddie Mahoney learned, she also grew an appreciation for teaching.
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Owen Holm
February 14, 2022
School, swimming, homework, sleep, repeat.
