Notre Dame's swimmers delivered remarkable performances at the PIAA District XI AA Championships, held on Friday night at Parkland High School. Competing against top talent from across the district, the Crusaders made their presence known with impressive times and strong finishes.

Donja Tripp stole the spotlight in the Girls 50 Yard Freestyle, securing first place in Heat 3, Lane 4 with a stunning time of 23.74 seconds, improving from her entry time of 24.45. With this dominant performance, Tripp was crowned the District XI Champion in the event. Her victory earned 20 points for the team, solidifying her dominance in the event.

In the Girls 200 Yard Individual Medley, Mia Uliana showed great endurance and versatility. Racing from Heat 2, Lane 8, she finished with a time of 2:33.29, slightly behind her entry time of 2:36.01. Her performance contributed 12 points to Notre Dame’s overall score. Her split times showcased her balanced skill set across all four strokes:

• 50 Fly: 32.38
• 100 Back: 39.44 (1:11.82 cumulative)
• 150 Breast: 46.54 (1:58.36 cumulative)
• 200 Free: 34.93 (Final: 2:33.29)

Meanwhile, Ava Uliana competed fiercely in the Girls 100 Yard Butterfly, racing in Heat 1, Lane 3. She clocked in at 1:10.37, just shy of her entry time of 1:11.06, earning 7 points for the team. Her split times were:

• 50 Fly: 32.00
• 100 Fly: 38.37

The Crusaders will be back in the pool today to continue their district competition. Donja Tripp will race in the 100 Yard Freestyle, Ava Uliana will compete in the 500 Yard Freestyle, and Mia Uliana will take on the 100 Yard Backstroke. Best of luck to our swimmers as they look to add to their success!