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First Posted: 12/23/2013 NORTH DIVISIONTUNKHANNOCK
Coach: Tori Womer
Pool: High School
Conference Record: 5-4, fifth (North)
District finish: fifth, 2A
Top returning swimmers: Ashley Kasmierski, Morgan Manglaviti, Cheyanne Kasmierski, Elissa Stretch
Outlook: Tunkhannock outperformed its conference record at districts, finishing ahead of Dallas, Hanover Area and Division 3 winner Pittston Area. Tunkhannock graduated specialist Kandis Venn, but returns a solid corps of swimmers. As a freshman, Morgan Manglaviti booked herself a trip to states last year in the 100 free. Second-teamers Ashley and Cheyanne Kasmierski also make a strong case for Tunkhannock as a 2A dark horse. The Tigers will get stronger all season competing against a very talented North Division.
SOUTH DIVISIONBERWICK
Coach: Stacey Demshock
Pool: High School
Conference Record: 2-5, sixth (South)
District finish: 11th, 2A
Top Returning Swimmers: Amanda O&#8217;Kane, Desiree Margani, Steph Parker, Veronica Shoemaker, Lizzy Dyer
Coach&#8217;s Outlook: Demshock hopes to get to a .500 record in the division this year. Berwick only returns three swimmers, in addition to two divers who competed at districts in 2013. Amanda O&#8217;Kane recorded a PIAA qualifying dive last year, and she seeks to return to Lewisburg this year. &#8220;We definitely have talent coming up in our freshman class,&#8221; Demshock said.
DALLAS
Coach: Romayne Mosier
Pool: Middle School
Conference Record: 4-3, fourth (South)
District finish: sixth, 2A
Top Returning Swimmers: Seniors: Abby Berger, Amanda Rando. Juniors: Kaylin Augustine, Amanda Lopez, Amanda Schwerdtman, Sarah Fasulka.
Coach&#8217;s Outlook: Coming off a sixth-place finish at the district 2A race last season, Dallas will have to battle with teams like Holy Redeemer, Scranton Prep and Abington Heights to grab top honors. Dallas will depend on seniors Abby Berger and Amanda Rando for experience, and will look for contributions from newcomers Carly Perlof, Maddy Ross and Maddie Hurst on the diving end of the sport.
HANOVER AREA
Coach: Terry Schnee
Pool: High School
Conference Record: 3-4, fifth
District finish: seventh, 2A
Top returning swimmers: Seniors - Sara Belles, Caitlyn Bogart; Juniors - Kim Pericci, Melina Good, Gabrielle Keating, Bryanna Eichler; Sophomore - Alicia Saltz
Outlook: The Hawkeyes return seven of their eight district qualifiers from last season. Kim Pericci recorded a bronze in the 100 butterfly. The Hawkeyes lost Kayla Keating &#8212; the next spot out of medaling in two individual event at last year&#8217;s districts. Expect Hanover Area&#8217;s junior class to only get faster and set the building blocks for what is sure to be a very competitive team in 2014-15.
HAZLETON AREA
Coach: Michele Yakubowski
Pool: High School
Conference Record: 7-0, first (South)
District finish: first, 3A
Top Returning Swimmers: Shelby Sanko, Becca Yannes, Morgan O&#8217;Hara, Felicia Grego, Katelynn Pleban, Alex Podlesny.
Outlook: With six talented swimmers back this season, Hazleton Area could make big waves some district time and maybe even states. While the team lost Hailey Kendall and Kayla Judish, it returns athletes in all areas. Expect Alex Podlesny to hold down the distance events, where she won the 500 free at last year&#8217;s district meet. Junior Shelby Sanko had two second-place district finishes last year, while junior Felicia Grego had seconds in the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke in last season&#8217;s district 3A championships.
HOLY REDEEMER
Coach: Mara Pawlenok
Pool: Wyoming Valley CYC
Conference Record: 6-1, second (South)
District finish: first, 2A
Top Returning Swimmers: Seniors - Rachel Finnegan, Lucy Reilly, Mallory Kusakavitch, Kellan Katra
Coach&#8217;s Outlook: Holy Redeemer lost a graduating class that left the CYC pool with four straight district championships. &#8220;It&#8217;s true we graduated a significant amount of talent,&#8221; Pawlenok said, &#8220;however, we have a really strong senior class this year.&#8221; The Royals said farewell to Times Leader Swimmer of the Year Kelsey Williams, but will look to her sister Riley on the diving board. Danielle McCole, Anah Bozentka and Emily Easton give Holy Redeemer the depth that Julie Ann Mahle and Bethany Chmil previously brought to the team.
LAKE-LEHMAN
Coach: Nancy Edkins
Pool: Dallas Middle School
Conference Record: 0-7, eighth (South)
District finish: ninth, 2A
Top Returning Swimmers: Julia Baur, Symantha Sharon, Lindsay Williams.
Coach&#8217;s Outlook: Like the boys team, the girls squad is also looking to break into the win column in 2013-2014. Nancy Edkins will have to replace a quartet of swimmer, including second-team Times Leader selection Sami Sabol in addition to Jolisa Copeman, Amanda Mathers and Cassie Stevens. &#8220;We are going to have young squads, but I anticipate strong swimming performances and individual growth.&#8221;
WYOMING SEMINARY
Coach: Philip Mercatili
Pool: Upper School
Conference Record: 1-6, seventh (South)
District finish: 14th, 2A
Top Returning Swimmers: Seniors - Sarah Cole, Megan Bresnahan; Juniors - Bailey Disler, Courtney McCarthy; Sophomore - Taylor Tracy
Outlook: The Blue Knights started their season on a high note with a one-point victory over Scranton. A collection of returners &#8212; led by Sarah Cole, Bailey Disler, Taylor Tracy &#8212; hope to fill the void lost by Lily Williams. If all goes right for Wyoming Seminary, several swimmers will get top-eight times at districts.
WYO. VALLEY WEST
Coach: Frank Tribendis
Pool: High School
Conference Record: 5-2, third (South)
District finish: third, 3A
Top Returning Swimmers: Seniors - Brianna Gayletts, Sarah Stanitis. Juniors - Emily Greskewicz. Sophomores - Felicia Brittain, Hannah Rogers, Clare Winton, Elizabeth Wood.
Coach&#8217;s Outlook: Coming off a third-place finish in the district 3A race last season, the Spartans have a lot of talent to replace heading into this season. Gone are Times Leader first-team selections Karina Zabresky, Morgan Hanadel and Desiree Holena. Coach Frank Tribendis will look to senior IM specialist Brianna Gayletts and senior sprinter Sarah Stanitis. The Spartans also need contributions from freshman newcomers Gabby Care, Evelyn Egenski, Alexis Ivanitch, Chelsea Mackiewicz, Paige Williams and Natalia Vivanco.
DIVISION 3COUGHLIN
Coach: Donnie Williams
Pool: Kistler Elementary
Conference Record: 5-5, t-third (3)
District finish: 10th, 2A
Top Returning Swimmers: Seniors - Lauren Castellana, Courtney Hafner, Maggie Jones, Erin O&#8217;Day, Heather Tompkins
Coach&#8217;s Outlook: The Crusaders are hoping to come out with at least a .500 record in Division 3. &#8220;Our numbers are down from last year,&#8221; Williams said. &#8220;We&#8217;re going to hope to try to get as many to districts.&#8221; The graduation of second-team Times Leader selection Kylee McGrane leaves a gap in the back, fly and relays. Coughlin bolsters a strong display of underclassmen, including Hailee Dumont, Katharine Lanning, Maura Clarke and Baylee Bukeavich. Carly Ray is the fastest returning 2A sprinters and took third in the 50 last year.
MEYERS
Coach: Danielle Kishbaugh
Pool: Kistler Elementary
Conference Record: 8-2, second (Div. 3)
District finish: 12th, 2A
Top Returning Swimmers: Seniors - Julia Kerr, Emmalie Langan, Catherin Morocho, Robin Fannon, Leslie Huertero; Juniors - Lauren McCole, Emily Cook, Sydney Rentsch, Katie Lehnert, Allison Berman
Coach&#8217;s Outlook: First-year coach Danielle Kishbaugh expects to have a few wins under her belt in Division 3. Losing First Team selection Eilish Hoban and Kelly Mahalak, Meyers was hit especially hard by graduation and looks to new faces to lead the team. &#8220;It&#8217;s going to be abount understanding the sport for the newcomers. It&#8217;s rebuilding year. We&#8217;ll celebrate victories when they come; celebrate accomplishments whenever we can get them.&#8221;
PITTSTON AREA
Coach: Amy Hazlet
Pool: High School
Conference Record: 10-0, first (Div. 3)
District finish: Eighth, 2A
Top Returning Swimmers: Senior- Antoinette Antonacci, Ashley Beers; Juniors - Mia Nardone, Shannen Brady, Liz Scialpi, Sierra Williams; Sophomores - Kassity Roche, Adison Hazlet, Kate Musto
Outlook: Pittston Area planted its foot as the top Division 3 team and has not lost in more than three seasons. The Patriots only lost Tiffany Smith from last year&#8217;s district qualifiers. Mia Nardone finished second in the 100 fly and fourth in the 200 IM. The Patriots are strong again in numbers, but would like to improve upon its eighth place finish at districts.
NANTICOKE
Coach: Dan Burkholder
Pool: High School
Conference Record: 2-8, fifth (Div. 3)
District finish: 15th, 2A
Top Returning Swimmers: Juniors - Caylyn Hall, Katherine Mash
Outlook: Nanticoke brings back only two swimmers with district experience. Tessa Stegura and Katherine Kanjorski have set the tone in the early parts of the season. The Trojans lost Second Team selection Connie Medura.
WYOMING AREA
Coach: Lauren Shovlin
Pool: High School
Conference Record: 5-5, tied third (Div. 3)
District finish: N/A, 2A
Top Returning Swimmers: Senior - Amanda Bialy; Juniors - Amy Alder, Caitlyn Kraynak; Sophomore - Maria Pesta
Coach&#8217;s Outlook: Shovlin has high hopes for her team this year and believes a division title is within the Warriors&#8217; reach. &#8220;Eventually at the end of the season, I want to see an undefeated team. We&#8217;ve come a long way from last season.&#8221; Wyoming Area didn&#8217;t register points at districts last year, and Amy Alder will carry the load in individual events. The Warriors enjoy a talented freshman class that has already provided them with a monumental victory over Meyers.

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