Swimming

Top finishers in the WPIAL class 3A girls’ 100 backstroke on Friday, March 4, 2023 at Trees Hall at University of Pittsburgh.
2023 WPIAL Class 3A swimming championship podium photos
March 4, 2023
Dozens of student-athletes climbed the stairs at Pitt’s Trees Pool on Thursday and Friday to obtain top-eight medals at the 2023 WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships.

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North Allegheny’s Natalie Sens takes second in the WPIAL Class 3A girls breaststroke during the WPIAL swimming championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at Trees Pool.
More records fall, North Allegheny girls win 15th straight team title at WPIAL swimming championships
March 3, 2023
For the second straight day, most of the excitement and drama at the WPIAL swimming championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool happened in Class 2A in the afternoon session.

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The WPIAL Class 2A boys team championship trophy is awarded to Kiski Area on Friday at Trees Hall at University of Pittsburgh.
Kiski Area boys rally, win team title at WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships
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.

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Norwin senior Anna Little
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Anna Little
February 27, 2023
Excelling at one stroke is hard enough, but how about four?

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The Quaker Valley swimming and diving senior class for 2023.
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.

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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.

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Sophomore Giulianna Ricciuti swims the backstroke in practice on Feb. 22 at Plum High School.
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.

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Hampton’s Ben Sheets competes in the boys 200 individual medley during the WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships March 3, 2022, 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.

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Belle Vernon junior swimmer Melina Stratigos
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Week ending Feb. 19, 2023
February 18, 2023
Melina Stratigos

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Fox Chapel’s Sophie Shao competes in the girls 100 butterfly during the 2022 WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships.
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.

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Quaker Valley’s Katie Blackmer took first place in the girls diving competition at the 2023 MAC championships. Ruby Olliffe and Ruby Krotine took fifth and sixth, respectively.
Returning coach helps Quaker Valley divers reach new heights
February 12, 2023
Quaker Valley diving coach Becca Kirby witnessed their extraordinary potential years ago.

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Quaker Valley’s Ruby Olliffe (left) and North Catholic’s Maggie Foley  are among the top contenders for the WPIAL diving title this winter.
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.

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Franklin Regional senior Aiden Bunker competes in the 100-yard breaststroke at the WCCA swimming championships on Jan. 28 at Derry.
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.

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Latrobe sophomore Lauren Bell won the 100-yard butterfly at the WCCA Swimming and Diving Championships on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Derry Area.
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.

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Hannah Polosky of Latrobe dives during last year’s Westmoreland County Coaches Association meet.
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.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Lily King competes in the girls 100 freestyle during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Swimming & Diving Championships on Jan. 29, 2022, at Derry.
Westmoreland County Coaches Association Swimming & Diving Championships preview
January 26, 2023
Westmoreland County Coaches Association Swimming & Diving Championships

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Gateway’s Morgan Holmes is a Bloomsburg recruit.
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.

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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.

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Quaker Valley’s Emily Connors competes in the girls 100 butterfly during the WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships March 3, 2022, at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Quaker Valley swimmers off to strong start, look forward to championship meets
Two up and two down.

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Plum’s Giuliana Ricciuti competes in the girls 100-yard freestyle during the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships Friday, March 4, 2022, at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
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.

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