Recruiting
Georgia Tech Launch 2026 Class with Georgia 6A 100 Fly Champion Adam O'Brien
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March 1, 2021—
O'Brien went from 12th in the 100 fly at the 2020 Georgia 6A Championships (52.23) to becoming the state champion in 2021 (48.86).
Winter Juniors Qualifier Payton Woodring Gives Verbal Pledge to LSU
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Feb. 22, 2021—
Payton Woodring, a Winter Juniors qualifier in the 100/200 back, has announced her verbal commitment to LSU for the 2022-23 school year.
Paige Madden Repeats as ACC Swimmer of the Championships
swept the 200, 500, and 1650 freestyles...
for the 2nd straight year...
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Feb. 21, 2021—
The senior from Mobile, Alabama swept the 200, 500, and 1650 freestyles for the 2nd straight year this weekend at the ACC Swimming & Diving Championships.
2021 ACC Women's Swim & Dive Champs
@SwimXps Congrats Paige Madden #ACC #Swimmer of the Meet
Texas A&M's Top 100 Backstroker, Emma Carlton, Announces Transfer to Tennessee
Was Texas A&M's Top 100 backstroker...
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Jan. 22, 2021—
After two seasons and one semester with Texas A&M, Emma Carlton is transferring to the University of Tennessee. She’s currently back home in Washington state, where she’ll remain through the summer to train for the Olympic Trials. Due to COVID-19, Carlton should have two years of eligibility remaining with Tennessee. It’s not yet clear if the SEC will waive the one-year competition penalty for an intra-conference transfer, though they have recently done so on a case-by-case basis , with football players in particular. Below is Carlton’s full statement she posted to social media about ...
@SwimXps Once was an #Aggie, now #Vol ...
Mid/Distance Freestyler Manning Haskal (2022) Verbally Commits to Texas
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Jan. 17, 2021—
Manning Haskal from Encino, California has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Texas for the 2022-23 school year and beyond. “I couldn’t be happier to announce my verbal commitment to continue my swimming and academics at the University of Texas! This incredible opportunity wouldn’t be possible without the support of all my coaches, teammates, family, and friends. The outstanding UT coaching and team camaraderie is a dream come true and I can’t wait to contribute in every way possible to my future longhorn family! Hook ‘em🤠🤘” Haskal is a junior at The Buckley School ...
Rapidly-Improving Jayme Davis Commits to Cal Poly
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Sept. 11, 2020—
Jayme Davis of Benicia, California has committed to swim for the Cal Poly SLO Mustangs for 2020. “I am so excited to announce my commitment to swim and study at Cal Poly SLO! I would like to thank my family, friends and amazing coaches for supporting me throughout the past four years and pushing me to get me where I am today. Go Mustangs!” Davis swims for the Terrapins Swim Team located in Concord, CA, and is a CA Senior Meet Qualifier and a Far Westerns Qualifier. At the CC CLOV Juanita Allington Memorial Senior Championship Meet, her last meet before the coronavirus shutdown, Davis ...
Xavier Scores 2021 Verbal from Winter Juniors Qualifier Nathan Wall
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Sept. 11, 2020—
Nathan Wall from Cincinnati, Ohio has announced his verbal commitment to the hometown Xavier University Musketeers for 2021-22. “I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and athletic career at Xavier University! Thanks to my family, coaches, teammates, and friends for helping me get where I am today. Can’t wait to be part of the team. GO MUSKIES!” Wall swims for St. Xavier High School and the Cincinnati Marlins and, as an IM specialist, excels in multiple strokes. He contributed to St. X’s 7th consecutive Ohio High School State title in February at the 202 ...
Lifelong Seminole Supporter Brooke Arnold Sends Verbal to Florida State
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Sept. 11, 2020—
Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey. Brooke Arnold of Loggerhead Aquatics has verbally committed to Florida State University. She will be joining the FSU women’s class of ‘25 verbal commits Jenny Bird , Ella Dyjak , Madeline Huggins , Alexandra Dicks , and Rachel Moran . “I am very excited to announce my verbal ...
Wisconsin State Runner-up Sydney Hoff Gives Verbal Nod to Illinois State
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Sept. 11, 2020—
Sydney Hoff from Stevens Point, Wisconsin has made a verbal commitment to join the Illinois State University women’s swimming and diving class of 2025 with Ella Glaspie , Emma Feltzer , Karinda Meeuwsen , and Mia Snow and will head to Normal, IL in the fall of 2021. “I’m so excited to be able to make an impact and I can’t wait to be a Redbird!” Hoff is a senior at Stevens Point Area High School where she focuses on mid-distance freestyle. She placed 11th in the 500 free (5:09.10) at the Wisconsin High School Division 1 State Championships last November. In 2018, as a sophomore, she h ...
Winter Juniors Qualifier Steffi Beisel Verbally Commits to Arizona
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Sept. 10, 2020—
Steffi Beisel , a senior at Archbishop Mitty High School and the famed Santa Clara Swim Club in northern California, has verbally committed to the University of Arizona. Beisel is primarily a middle-distance freestyler, 200 backstroker, and 400 IMer. In spite of a distinct event similarity to Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel, there’s no known close relation between the two. At the 2019 Central Coast Section Championships as a sophomore, she won the B-final in the 500 free with a 4:57.35. While that time was 6 seconds faster than she swam as a freshman, as a freshman she placed 5th. ...
Sunrise Mountain swimmer Daniel Matheson commits to USC
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Sept. 10, 2020—
Matheson was a top recruit by several Power 5 college programs who also had Ohio State, Northwestern, Stanford, Arizona, and Texas on his list.
Cleveland State Vikings Secure Verbal Commitments from Mackenzie Lipnick, Holly White
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Sept. 9, 2020—
NEW COMMITS: Cleveland State University has received their first verbal commitments for the 2021-22 season from Oswego, Ill. native Mackenzie Lipnick and Holly White of Liverpool, Great Britain. Photo Courtesy: Mackenzie Lipnick Regarding her commitment, she said: “I am beyond excited to announce that I have verbally committed to continue my academic and swimming career at Cleveland State University!!! I’d like to thank my family, friends, coaches, teammates, and teachers for helping me through this process and for their continued support. Can’t wait to be a part of such an amazing p ...
@SwimXps Mackenzie Lipnick, Holly White Commit to Cleveland State #swimming
YMCA National Finalist Emily Ally Verbally Commits to Pitt Panthers
SWIMMING WORLD NEWS
Sept. 9, 2020—
Greensboro, N.C. native and Junior National qualifier Emily Ally has announced her commitment to continue her academic and swimming career at the University of Pittsburgh beginning in the fall of 2021. She will join Beaux Hoffman , Sophie Knepper , Sydney Atkins , Sydney Rodriquez , Tess Mock , Avery McFadden , Jill Berger and Mia Sunseri as members of the Panthers’ class of 2025. Regarding her commitment, she said: “I am extremely humbled to verbally announce my commitment to continue my swimming and academic career at the University of Pittsburgh. This past year has bee ...
@SwimXps Emily Ally Verbally Commits to Pitt Panthers #swimming
Boston College Eagles Land Verbal Commitment from Virginia 4A State Champion Andrew Blusiewicz
SWIMMING WORLD NEWS
Sept. 8, 2020—
Boston College has scored a new verbal commitment for the 2021-22 season and beyond from Junior National qualifier Andrew Blusiewicz of Potomac Falls, Va. He will arrive in Chestnut Hill as a member of the Eagles’ class of 2025 along with Will McKinney and Kenneth Thien . He told Swimming World: “I am excited to announce my commitment to continue my studies and to swim at Boston College. I am looking forward to joining Coach Stephens and the team next fall. I can’t wait to get to Boston and get started.” A talented IMer and breaststroker, Blusiewicz trains year-round with ...
@SwimXps Andrew Blusiewicz Commits to Boston College #swimming
Kentucky Wildcats Snag First 2022 Verbal from Florida 4A State Finalist Jordan Agliano
SWIMMING WORLD NEWS
Sept. 8, 2020—
The University of Kentucky has officially entered the 2022 recruiting game after receiving a verbal commitment from Jordan Agliano of Orlanda, Fla. She will arrive in Lexington as a member of the Wildcats’ Class of 2026. She told Swimming World: “So beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and swim career at the University of Kentucky. The moment I stepped on campus I knew Lexington had the best opportunities for me to excel and grow as a person and swimmer. I’d like to thank my coaches, friends, teammates, and family for the endless support. ...
@SwimXps Jordan Agliano Commits to Kentucky #swimming
John Hayes, #16 Recruit in Class of 2022, Commits to Alabama
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Sept. 8, 2020—
John Hayes , a 3-time individual high school state champion in Kentucky, has verbally committed to Alabama. A high school junior, Hayes is expected to arrive in the fall of 2022. He is the 16th-ranked recruit in the boy’s high school class of 2022 . I’m excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my studies and swimming career at the University of Alabama. ROLL TIDE🔴🐘 A post shared by John M.Hayes (@john_mhayes) on Sep 4, 2020 at 4:45pm PDT He is the 3rd top-20 boys’ recruit to have announced his verbal commitment so far, following Lance Norris and Michael Cotter , who commi ...
@SwimXps John Hayes Commits to Alabama #swimming
Southern Methodist Keeps Things Rolling With Two More Verbals from Joe Rusnock, Rylan Stevenson
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Sept. 7, 2020—
Southern Methodist University has added two new verbal commitments to their growing class of 2025 from Suffield, Conn. natice Joe Rusnock and Rylan Stevenson of Acampo, Calif. Both talented swimmers will join Russel Exum , Max Zaunich , Cotton Fields , Sawyer Inglis and Angus Corbeau as a member of the Mustangs in the fall of 2021. Photo Courtesy: Joe Rusnock Regarding his commitment, he said: “I’m excited to go to SMU because Coach Rhodenbaugh and Coach Dawley are great coaches and SMU’s facilities are first rate. The academics are outstanding and campus is gorgeous. I ...
@SwimXps Joe Rusnock, Rylan Stevenson Commit to Southern Methodist #swimming
Virginia Tech Picks Up 2022 Verbal from TAC Titans' Mitchell Stroud
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Sept. 7, 2020—
Mitchell Stroud of the TAC Titans in North Carolina has verbally committed to Virginia Tech. Originally part of the high school class of 2021, Stroud is planning a gap year, and will re-classify and join the Hokies in fall 2022. I’m beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and athletic careers at Virginia Tech in the fall of 2022. I’d like to thank my family, teammates, and coaches for supporting me along the way. Go Hokies! Stroud is a strong freestyler, and all of his lifetime bests in primary events have come since the pandemic hit. In August, at TAC ...
@SwimXps Mitchell Stroud Commits to Virginia Tech #swimming
Winter Juniors Qualifier Aubrey Bowles Sends Verbal to Villanova
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Sept. 7, 2020—
Aubrey Bowles , a native of Richmond, Virginia, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Villanova University after his graduation in the spring. Bowles swims for Nova of Virginia Aquatics as well as for his high school, St. Christopher’s School. “I am extremely excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and athletic careers at Villanova University! Thank you to my family and coaches for their unending support. #GoWildcats #AllGloryToHim” Bowles was a two-event finalist at the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Swimming and Diving St ...
@SwimXps Aubrey Bowles Commits to Villanova #swimming
Bucknell Bison Pull In Two Verbal Commitments from Sarah Culkin, Rylie Giles
SWIMMING WORLD NEWS
Sept. 7, 2020—
Bucknell University has received a pair of verbal commitments for the 2021-22 season from Rockville, Md. native Sarah Culkin and Rylie Giles of Ridgefield, Conn. Photo Courtesy: Sarah Culkin via CollegeSwimming Regarding her commitment, she said: “I’m so excited to finally announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Bucknell University! I would like to thank to my family, friends, coaches, and teammates who have helped me get to this point. Go Bison!! 💙🧡” Culkin swims year-round with Rockville Montgomery Swim Club and most recently raced ...
@SwimXps Sarah Culkin, Rylie Giles Commit to Bucknell #swimming