SWIM (Boys) – After having its consecutive District XI Championship streak snapped at 16 by rival Parkland, Hornets look to reclaim top spot heading into upcoming season. PREVIEW

Head coach – Tim O’Connor (28th season)

Assistants – Rob Barnum, Sean Fisher, Morgan Brighenti, Zach Snyder, Frank Donnelly, Marc Manley

Last season – 8-1 EPC/10-3 overall

Key losses – Anderson Borst, Logan Hartman, Garrett Longbons, Logan Shriver

Key returnees – Sr. Griffin Messenlehner (PIAA qualifier 200 yd. free relay/100 yd back/400 yd. free relay), Jr. Reid Lovett (500 free), Jr. Joe Lyons (PIAA qualifier 200 yd. free relay), Julian Vlaeminck (PIAA qualifier 200 yd. medley relay/200 yd free relay)

First league meet – December 2 @ East Stroudsburg North

EPC challengers – Parkland, Nazareth

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Coach O’Connor – “Our boys team lost some huge points from our district and state teams last year but return a solid bunch along with some youth moving up the competitive scale which should help this season be successful.”

Roster (by class):

Seniors – Brady King, Griffin Messenlehner, Julian Vlaeminck, Reese Wunderler

Juniors – Doug Cornish, Parker Gamler, Ridley Hartman, Brady Hazlett, Roman Herman, Bryce King, Aaron Kenny, Reid Lovett, Joe Lyons, Nate Peters, Will Reichart

Sophomores – Jack Duerholz, Evan Fegley, Evan LaRussa, Graham Lovett, Carson Mosel, Liam Schaefer, Matt Sirignano, Brennan Smith, Carter Smith, Evan Walker

Freshmen – Seamus Daly, Sam Opritsa