The Upper Dublin girls swim team secured their second consecutive Class 3A team championship, while Wissahickon senior Reed Harris was named Boys 3A Swimmer of the Meet at the PIAA Championships held Thursday at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium. The championships showcased impressive performances across the state, with several athletes achieving personal bests and earning recognition for their dedication and skill.
Upper Dublin’s dominant performance was highlighted by Sophia Magliari-Sileo’s victory in the 100-yard breaststroke, marking her second straight gold medal in the event. The Cardinals finished with a total of 257 points, outpacing North Allegheny (225 points) and Fox Chapel (150 points) to claim the top spot. On the boys’ side, North Allegheny took first with 227 points, while La Salle earned second place with 190 points.
Magliari-Sileo Leads Upper Dublin to Victory
Sophia Magliari-Sileo’s performance was a cornerstone of Upper Dublin’s success. The senior swimmer completed the 100-yard breaststroke with an NFHS Honor Roll time of 1:00.67, solidifying her position as a top competitor. She previously won the event in 2025 with a time of 1:02.04 and placed third as a sophomore in 2024 at 1:02.68. Upper Dublin further demonstrated their strength in the event, with teammates Alyssa Auwarter (1:03.51) and Maddie Shapiro (1:04.54) securing fourth and fifth place, respectively. Central Bucks West’s Maisey Shaffer (1:04.65), Morgan Goldcamp of Souderton (1:05.04), and CB West’s Anna Majewski (1:05.25) also posted strong finishes, placing sixth, seventh, and eighth, respectively. North Penn’s Brigid Pickett finished 12th with a time of 1:06.01.
Beyond the breaststroke, Upper Dublin showcased versatility. Vikki Williams placed fifth in the 100 free (51.21) and eighth in the 100 back (57.20), achieving the fastest time in the B Final. Williams also contributed to the Cardinals’ 400 free relay team, alongside Alicia Taylor, Olivia Auwarter, and Jessie Motelson, which finished fourth in 3:28.17. Casey Braun added to the team’s point total with a seventh-place finish in the 500 free (5:00.19).
Harris Named Boys Swimmer of the Meet
Wissahickon’s Reed Harris earned the prestigious title of Boys 3A Swimmer of the Meet after a stellar performance, including a gold medal in the 500 free with an NFHS Honor Roll time of 4:22.43. This victory marked a significant improvement from his sixth-place finish in the same event last year. Harris had already secured a gold medal earlier in the week, winning the 200 free on Wednesday. La Salle’s Lucas McDonough finished ninth in the 500 free (4:35.29), while North Penn’s David Dian, who previously excelled in diving, placed 16th (4:44.43).
La Salle also had a strong showing, with Kyle Spaman winning the 100 breaststroke in an NFHS Honor Roll time of 53.83. Joey Curcio secured a silver medal in the 100 backstroke, finishing in 47.53. The Explorers’ 400 free relay team – Foster Brooke, Lucas McDonough, Noah Makarichev, and Spaman – finished second with a time of 3:04.36, narrowly behind Souderton’s winning time of 3:04.09. The Souderton relay team consisted of Kelly Moody, Nathan Kleppinger, Jack Bollinger, and Ryan Christie.
Strong Performances Across the Board
Souderton’s 400 free relay team’s victory was a highlight, edging out La Salle for the gold. Upper Dublin’s relay team (Brady Manser, Jack McManus, Luke Wilmoth, Luke Sullivan) finished ninth (3:07.00), while North Penn (Alex Shui, Aidan Lao, David Dian, Matthew O’Donnell) placed 14th (3:10.15) and Hatboro-Horsham (Evan Dardeshi, Cooper Alderson, Ben Baumgardner, Patrick MacFarland) finished 15th (3:10.49). In diving competition, Souderton’s Julianna Yaglenski placed fifth in the Girls 3A event with 423.65 points, and CB East’s Marin Ford earned ninth place with 395.65 points. Additional notable performances included Abington’s Ruby Tucker taking sixth in the 100 back (56.00) and North Penn’s Kim Ruth finishing 13th (57.36).
The PIAA Championships demonstrated the depth of talent within Pennsylvania high school swimming. As athletes return to training, the focus will shift towards continued improvement and preparation for future competitions. The successes of teams like Upper Dublin and individual stars like Reed Harris and Sophia Magliari-Sileo will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of swimmers across the state.
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