2022 Men’s NCAAs: How Did Our Top 20 Recruits Perform As Freshmen?
Penn’s Matt Fallon was the top domestic scorer out of the high school class of 2021, though a pair of international freshmen won individual titles.
College Previews: Can #8 NC State Get on Track to Challenge Cal/Texas Hegemony?
It may be a year too soon, but NC State is assembling the kind of talent that could break into the top two at NCAAs in the not-so-distant future.
World Championship Finalist Alexander Norgaard To Join NC State In January 2022
Norgaard was a 2019 World Championship finalist in the men’s 1500 freestyle, setting a Danish Record in the prelims in a time of 14:47.75.
Ranking The 2021 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4
David Curtiss is one of a handful of high-impact recruits set to join the NC State Wolfpack in the 2021-22 season.
Rose Bowl Aquatics Chops 6 Seconds Off NAG Record in 15-16 800 Yard Free Relay
Rose Bowl’s team of Ronald Dalmacio, William Kim, Zach Larrick, and Rex Maurer combined for a time of 6:30.45, undercutting the previous mark of 6:36.61.
Kiley Wilhelm Drops Over 2 Seconds in 100M Back to Nab OT Wave II Invite
Kiley Wilhelm swam a monster 100m backstroke (1:00.97) over the weekend to qualify for Wave II at 2021 Olympic Trials.
Mecklenburg Swim Assn Breaks 15-18, 17-18 NAG Records for Mixed 200Y Free Relay
MSA’s Garrett Boone, Coleman McCreery, Teresa Ivan, and Lyndsay Flynn broke the 17-18 National Age Group Record in the mixed 200 free relay on Sunday.
Curzan’s Nat. HS Record, Top Recruits Boone, Ivan Highlight NCHSAA 4A Champs
The NCHSAA 4A Championships saw a fast swims, including a National HS Record from Claire Curzan and top times from seniors Garrett Boone and Teresa Ivan.
17-Year Old Aiden Hayes Blasts Lifetime Best 1:58.33 in 200m Fly
In Richmond, Aiden Hayes (above) put down 2 lifetime best 200 meter fly times on Saturday, dropping 3 seconds from his personal best going into this meet.
Trio of NC State 2021 Commits Go Sub-54 in 100 LCM Fly in the Same Night
Aiden Hayes (above), Arsenio Bustos, and Garrett Boone all swam under 54 seconds on Friday evening in Richmond. That makes for a monster training group next fall.
Will Gallant Announces Transfer to NC State’s Class of 2024
After a year at Indiana, Will Gallant will transfer to NC State to finish his 3 years of eligibility. He is a Trials qualifier in the 400/800/1500 free.
Lindsay Flynn Goes 22-Low Four Times, Hits PR 22.03 at Winter Juniors NC Site
University of Michigan ’25 commit Lindsay Flynn of Mecklenburg Swim Association had a banner weekend at her club’s Winter Junior Championships site.
Baylor Nelson and Sam Hoover Battle It Out Again in 200 IM at Cary
Both boys hit lifetime bests, as Nelson entered the meet with a best of 1:47.17, and Hoover 1:47.00.
Grace Rainey Drops 2:10.25 200 Breast at NC 18 & Under Winter Champs
The swim elevates Rainey to 15th in the all-time 15-16 rankings in the event.
Sam Hoover Beats Baylor Nelson in Titanic 400 IM Battle in Cary, North Carolina
Sam Hoover was down by more than 3 seconds at the halfway point of the meet behind Baylor Nelson, but fought back to grab the win.