SWIM (Girls) – After District XI runner-up finish and state meet qualifiers, Hornets will lean on experience plus youth in hopes of another successful 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/8-5 overall, District XI runner-up, PIAA state qualifiers

Key losses to graduation – Mia Baldwin (D11 3rd place 200 & 500 free), Keira Gilboy, Gloria Klees, Georgia Magditch (PIAA state qualifier 200 yd. medley relay, 500 yd free, 400 yd free relay, D11 1st place 500 free), Izzy Sparaco (PIAA state qualifier 200 yd. medley relay), Amanda Barnes

Key Returnees – Sr. Veronica Karboski (PIAA state qualifier 200 yd medley relay, 400 yd free relay), Soph. Mabry Krause (PIAA state qualifier 400 yd free relay, D11 2nd place 200 free), Jr. Sophia Harmon (PIAA state qualifier 200 yd medley relay)

First league meet – December 2 @ East Stroudsburg North

EPC challengers – Parkland, Easton, Nazareth

Follow the team on social media: ‘X’ @Emmaussports.com, @emmausgirlsswim; Facebook – Emmaus Swimming & Diving

Coach O’Connor – “Our girls’ team, while small last year, really showed some grit and toughness, and we return some kids who earned PIAA State Meet experience. Add to this some youth moving up the competitive scale, which should help this season be successful.”

Roster (by class):

Seniors – Natalie Cheplick, Sara Christine, Veronica Karboski, Reese Wunderler

Juniors – Gabby Antunes, Elle Bagley, Sophia Harmon, Ridley Hartman, Laura Justesen, Bella Marsh, Druthi Reddy

Sophomores – Mabry Krause, Liz Mazzetti, Kendall Shriver

Freshmen – Kate Brion, Reagan Coffey, Eleanor Lyons, Sriya Reddy, Maddy Roberts, Ella Shucavage, Keilani Silva