Articles by Karl Ortegon

Lindsey Kozelsky (née Horejsi) Starts Season with a New Last Name

Those paying attention to the Minnesota women’s swimming & diving 2017-18 roster might have noticed a small difference along with…

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Stanford Men to Take on Cal in Last Meet of the Season

Stanford’s big dual meet with the Cal men will take place on February 17th, 2018, as two national juggernauts and…

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2016 IHSA A-Finalist Iza Pelka Hands Verbal Commitment to Tulane

Patriot Aquatic Club’s Iza Pelka has verbally committed to Tulane’s class of 2022.

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Distance Specialist Audrey Coffey Verbally Commits to Nebraska

Academy Bullets distance freestyler Audrey Coffey has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Nebraska. Excited to announce my verbal commitment…

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1:00.6 Breaststroker Kylie Powers Verbals to Texas A&M

Kylie Powers of the Swim Houston Aquatics Center has pledged her verbal commitment to Texas A&M for next fall. TOP TIMES 50y…

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Caroline Sisson Stays Local, Verbally Commits to Michigan Wolverines

Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics’ Caroline Sisson has verbally committed to the University of Michigan for next fall. At the 2017 Michigan Division 1…

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Grace Ariola & Sean Lehane Win Illinois Swimmer of the Year Awards

Illinois Swimming held its annual awards banquet on October 1st, announcing recipients of various awards over the past year. Teenage…

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Illinois State Picks Up Verbal Commitment from Dekalb’s Sarah Hein

Sarah Hein of Kishwaukee YMCA and Dekalb High School has decided to stay in-state for college, handing a verbal commitment to…

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Stanford Women to Host Dual with ACC Powerhouse NC State

In what looks to be the first dual meet matchup for the two teams, Stanford women’s 2017-18 schedule shows a…

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Grace Ariola’s First (and Last) High School Season Off to a Fast Start

After making waves at international junior meets and nearly making the 100 back final at the 2016 Olympic Trials, Grace Ariola is doing something she hasn’t done before– swim a high school season.

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Cincinnati Picks Up Verbal From 2016 Illinois HS Champ Camryn Streid

2016 IHSA State Champion Camryn Streid has given her verbal commitment to the University of Cincinnati. She swims high school for Rosary…

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Arizona to Fight Stanford, Cal, Texas in Deadly 2nd Semester Schedule

Katrina Konopka is a sprint power who will lead the Wildcat women in 2017-18.

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Purdue to Take on Notre Dame, Slew of B1G Opponents in 2017-18

Olympic medalist Steele Johnson is a returning member for Purdue in 2017-18.

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Nevada Snags Verbal From 3x Oregon 5A Champ Lindsey Soule

Corvallis Aquatic Team’s Lindsey Soule has verbally committed to the University of Nevada for next fall. I am looking forward to…

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NYSPHSAA Champion Zac Zwijacz Sends Verbal to Penn State

Saratoga Springs High School’s Zac Zwijacz has committed to Penn State starting in the 2018-19 season. He also swims club for…

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