The future Mountaineer recently graduated from Bridgeport High School, and trains year-round with Mountain State Storm.
Both high school state champions from their respective hometowns, the pair will bring added depth to the Cougars’ roster in the free and back events.
Distance and middle-distance freestyler Claire Dobrydney has committed to Iowa State, joining the Cyclones’ growing 2026 recruiting class.
Tyler Burton is headed to BYU after posting career-best times across multiple events and capturing a state title in the 100 breast.
Seven-time Utah high school state champion Rainie Moran has announced her verbal commitment to swim at the University of Utah.
Stern will enter his 4th season with the Bearcats. Folcik spent this past season as a volunteer assistant at Aquinas College.
Owen Robertson, a Nevada High School state record holder in the 100 freestyle, has verbally committed to BYU for the class of 2026.
The “Protect College Sports Act of 2026” was introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell on Friday, a landmark bipartisan college sports bill.