U.S. Open Qualifying-Breaststroker Tyler Lentine Commits to Cincinnati
Breaststroker Tyler Lentine from Machine Aquatics has committed to swim at the University of Cincinnati beginning in the fall of 2021.
Summer Jrs A-Finalist Hana Shimizu-Bowers (2022) Chooses Northwestern
Northwestern has added another verbal commitment to their class of 2026: free/IM specialist Hana Shimizu-Bowers from New York.
2019 Ohio High School D2 Runner-Up Claire Pophal Stays Local, Verbals to OSU
At the 2020 Ohio HS Division II State Championships, Pophal raced to third in the 500 free (4:56.17), and she was the 500 free runner-up in 2019.
OSU Adds In-State Distance Specialist Sam Campbell of Dayton Raiders (2022)
Last season, Campbell finished runner-up in the 500 free at the Ohio HS D2 Champs. After a lifetime best 4:30.98 in prelims, he touched second in finals.
Katie Simpson Gives Duquesne Their First Commitment in Class of 2022
Pennsylvania AAA Girls State finalist Katie Simpson has verbally committed to swim for Duquesne University beginning in the fall of 2022.
Fast-Improving Bryce Borak Commits to McMurry for 2021
Although Borak only started swimming club in 2017, he has made massive improvements and will be a strong member of McMurry’s men’s team.
Rangy Freestyler Ellie Webb Joins Drexel’s Class of 2025
Webb’s recent improvements will make her a substantial addition to Drexel’s sprint and mid-distance groups in the fall of 2021.
WashU in St. Louis Picks Up Versatile Freestyler Jeffery Forbes
While Forbes hasn’t swum during the 2020-2021 season, his massive time drops during the season prior bode well for his success as a Bear.
Two-Time Washington 2A State Champion Jarod Schahrer Commits to Mines
Backstroke and IM specialist Jarod Schahrer will join an impactful class of 2025 with four conference-scoring times, all in A-final territory.
From 1:52 to 1:44 in 200 BK Since Pandemic Hit, Matthew Van Deusen Chooses UNC
Van Deusen is now faster in the 200 back (1:44.44) than he was pre-pandemic in the 200 free (1:44.88). His 200 free has since dropped to 1:39.21.
2019 CIF State Relay Champion Lindsay Ervin Verbals to Northwestern (2022)
At the 2019 CIF State Championships, Ervin finished fourth in the 50 free (22.95) and helped Santa Margarita Catholic to two state relay titles.
Maggie Hartman Commits to Marist, Will Immediately Beef-Up Mid D Crew
The Marist Red Foxes were short on 100 freestylers last season, and Maggie Hartman will bring immediate relief in both the 100 and 200 frees.
Liberty Secures 2022 Verbal Commitment from Ella Kahn
Breast/sprint free specialist Ella Kahn from Reading YMCA has verbally committed to the Liberty Flames for 2022-23 and beyond.
VHSL Class 5 Finalists Kemper John and Maggie Dominick Headed to Cincinnati
Kemper John (pictured above) and Maggie Dominick have committed to the Bearcats’ women’s team and will move to Cincinnati in the fall of 2021.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Sara Jass (2022) Verbally Commits to Illinois
Sara Jass, a Winter Juniors qualifier in the 200 breast, will swim for the University of Illinois beginning in the 2022-23 school year.
