At only 18 years old, Pierce College swimmer Blair Kroetz has achieved more than he had ever expected, breaking two school records and placing fourth
Category: Swim
Strong performance by swimming team at state
After breaking eight Pierce College records during the season, the swim team competed at this year’s California Community College Athletic Association’s Swimming State Championships. The
Looking back to improve: Samantha Elam
Photo by: Joe Kukuczka Pierce College swimmer Samantha Elam has won Western Conference Athlete of the Year in 2011, has qualified for State Championships
Perseverance pays off for Pierce’s swimmer
After an amazing season as a Pierce College swimmer, breaking four school records, and being awarded Female Athlete of the Year for 2012, Laura Hagopian
Swimming team sends six to state championships
Over the weekend, the swimming team competed in the Western Conference Championships in Bakersfield and is set to send three swimmers and three divers to
Swim team prepares for postseason challenges
Although the season is coming to a close, the Pierce College swim team is enthusiastic for their upcoming state conference competition this Friday and
Swimmers’ Secret Weapon: Training
“To left to left, to right to left to left, One, Ready go!” yelled out Judith Terhar, assistant coach for Pierce College swimming team. The swimmers’ hands, raised in formation, line the pool. Head coach Fred Shaw explained that their techniques are a different aspect of training, part of it which teaches people to stroke efficiently and strongly so they can go their fastest.