#8 Raya Mellott (2025) Hands Verbal Commitment to Virginia
59.5/2:09 breaststroker Raya Mellott from Crow Canyon Sharks has announced her intention to join the University of Virginia in the fall of 2025.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Joe Natina
Natina led the Crow Canyon Country Club Sharks to a standout showing at U.S. Junior Nationals, with the girls’ team finishing 2nd overall.
How Does The Girls Class of 2025 Stack Up Against The Star-Studded 2015 Class?
The girls’ high school class of 2025 appears to be the best in recent memory, and perhaps rivals the class of 2015 that was spearheaded by Katie Ledecky.
Way Too Early Recruit Ranks: Girls High School Class of 2025
After winning a silver medal at the World Championships in the 800 free relay, Alex Shackell emerges as our #1 recruit in the girls’ HS class of 2025.
115 Swimmers Hit Olympic Trials Cuts at 2023 Speedo Junior Nationals
Flying straight back from the 2023 World Championships, Alex Shackell hit Olympic Trials cuts in the 50 and 100 free – including a new personal best
2023 U.S. Summer Junior Nationals: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Piper Enge is top seed in the girls’ 200 breast on Day 4 at 2023 U.S. Summer Juniors, where we’ll have heats of 200 free, 100 back, and 200 breast.
2023 U.S. Summer Junior Nationals: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Luka Mijatovic is only 1.15 seconds off the 13-14 NAG record in the 1500 free, which he will swim in finals on Day 1 at 2023 US Summer Junior Nationals.
2023 U.S. Summer Junior Nationals: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Tess Howley is top seed in the girls’ 200 fly on Day 1 of the 2023 U.S. Summer Junior Nationals.
14-Year-Old Luka Mijatovic Scares 400-Meter Free NAG Record with 3:58.85 in Prelims
Luka Mijatovic moved up to third in the U.S. boys’ 13-14 NAG rankings behind only Michael Phelps (3:58.80) and record holder Evan Pinion (3:57.61).
Luka Mijatovic Leads Charge of the Juniors on Day 2 in Santa Clara
Age groupers like Luka Mijatovic, Shareef Elaydi, and Rylee Hutchinson carried the day on Friday at the George F. Haines International.
2023 Mission Viejo Pro Swim Series – Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
The first full day of racing in Mission Viejo will feature the 100 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 50 backstroke, 200 butterfly, and 400 freestyle.
Four Storylines To Watch At The 2023 Pro Swim Series – Mission Viejo
Abbey Weitzeil and Simone Manuel are aiming to re-establish themselves atop the women’s sprint freestyle heap in the United States this summer.
Raya Mellott Becomes Fifth-Fastest 15-Year-Old In History With 2:09.53 200 Breast
In addition to ranking fifth among 15-year-olds, Mellott also moves into 14th all-time in the girls’ 15-16 age group as she breaks 2:10 for the first time.
Gattnar Sets NCS Meet Record in 50 FR, Smith Scares Coughlin’s Legendary 100 Back Mark
In the 100 back, Campolindo junior Adriana Smith came just .01 seconds shy of breaking the legendary NCS meet record set by Natalie Coughlin back in 1999.
CIF North Coast Section Championships Feature Tons of Returning Champions
Junior Pan Pacs medalist Bailey Hartman leads 2022 runners-up Carondolet into the 2023 meet, though she’s switched her event schedule from last season.