Notable Ohio Girls Swimmers Headline Talent Scout Picks
Alana Cartwright from Magnificat, Jacqueline Lester from Elyria Catholic, Libby Smith of Avon Lake, Megan Peepers of Avon Lake, and Taryn Zwissler of Magnificat shine in sprint and medley events with standout times. Profiles highlight top splits, districts, state meets, and coach comments. Paul Heyse
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Sleveland Cavaliers
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Scott Peete
Libby Smith, Jr
Avon Lake
Michael Phelps
Ohio State Buckeyes
Dan Smith
Megan Peepers, Jr
Madison Kodian
Cleveland Cavaliers
Elyria Pioneers Swim Team Season Preview
Elyria Pioneers led by Coach Daniel Maddock look to improve with a young roster. Returning letterwinners Howes and Ziscak pace a diverse squad as they target multiple district qualifiers and relay advancement.
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Daniel Maddock
Charles Gullett
Kameron Howes
Ian Knowlton
Luke McMillan
Brock Ziscak
Luke Coward
Jackson Gaddy
Mathew Martin
William Torres III
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Zifcak
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Athletes to Watch and Coaches Quotes Highlight Local Stars
A collage of standout performers and coach insights profiles four athletes from Amherst and Elyria Catholic. Includes state qualifiers in swimming and diving, plus strong showings in 2016 meets and upcoming senior years.
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Elyria Catholic Panthers
Scott Peeze
Akron
Andy Brown
O’roark
Panthers
Rob Salisbury fuels sophomores' rise in Ohio swimming
Zwissler and Cartwright credit coach Rob Salisbury for dramatic improvement and state meet success. The pair helped Magnificat place All-Ohio in the 400 free relay and individual events, with Zwissler posting top finishes and Cartwright earning All-Ohio honors. Salisbury’s experience and training methods are highlighted as key factors in team growth and personal motivation.
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Alana Cartwright, Jr
Magnificat
Steve Prefontaine
Cleveland Cavaliers
Alana
Spire Institute
Rob Salisbury
Taryn Zwissler, Jr
Michael Phelps
Taryn
Nathan Moore, Jr
Amherst
Ezekiel Elliott
Ohio State
Nathan
Mary Bartek
Zwissler
Cartwright
Rob
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Berea High
Berea Midpark
St. Ignatius
Fast Lane Swim Camp
SwimStrong
Wisintainer Middle School
Brunswick
Carl Wirthwein
Ohio
Westlake Waves
Lake Shore Swim Club
Brooks eyes state title in swim after junior nationals
Lorain County swimmer Brooks talks about training for the road to the state championships at Canton. He recalls past Lorain County state finalists, notes his summer and winter nationals, and credits teammates for a strong season as he aims to add a state title to his list of goals.
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Lorain County
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Cope
Pickerington North
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St. Ignatius
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North Ridgeville
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Avon
Beth Schlessman
Eagles
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Minneapolis
Ohio State
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Suny Buffalo
Cleveland State
Miami
Ohio
Eastern Michigan
State
Amherst
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