Swimming – Boys team returns solid nucleus, looks to get back on top of District XI. SEASON PREVIEW

Head coach – Tim O’Connor (29th season)

Assistants – Rob Barnum, Sean Fisher, Morgan Oxley Brighenti, Frank Donnelly, Marc Manley, Chrissy Cornish

Last year – 8-1 EPC; District XI runner-up.

Key losses to graduation – Brady King, Griffin Messenlehner, Julian Vlaeminck

Key returnees – Sr. Roman Herman, Sr. Bryce King, Sr. Reid Lovett, Sr. Joe Lyons

First league meet – December 2 vs ES North, Home 4 p.m.

Follow the team on social media: Twitter – @Emmaussports.com, Facebook – Emmaus Swimming & Diving

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

Roster:

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

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

Sophomores – Seamus Daly

Freshmen – Ian Kenny, Logan Mills, Chase Pennypacker, Shawn Pennypacker

2025 – 26 Schedule:

December

2 – ES NORTH

3 – Quad Meet @ State College HS

4 – ALLEN

9 – CCHS (Mentor Night)

16 – PM EAST

19 – @ Parkland

29 – @ Cumberland Valley Invite, Noon

January

3 – New Year’s Challenge, Bucknell University, 10 am

6 – @ Easton

10 – @ Wilson Relays, 10 am

13 – STROUDSBURG

16 – @ Wilson, 4:15 pm

20 – @ Liberty

27 – FREEDOM (Senior Night)

31 – Cedar Crest Classic, Parkland HS, 10 am

February

7 – Last Chance Meet, Emmaus HS

20/21 – District XI Meet, Parkland HS, 7 pm

Home meets – CAPS; 4 p.m. start unless noted