After a stellar 11-0 season last year and first place win at the District One championships last year, the girl’s swimming and diving team is in a great place to build upon the skills of last year and come out on top again in the new season. With key players in many different races and a large freshman class interested in the team, the Maidens seem to be on the path to another great season.

Head Coach: Matt Weiser, 6 years of coaching.

Last Season’s Record: 11-0, 1st place S.O.L. Continental Conference, 1st place District One, 3rd place PIAA

Key Players Lost: Aspen Trautz (Free), Alyssa Tate (Free/Breast), Brittney Patterson (Fly/IM), Becca Hoch (Back/IM), Jenna Peterson (Breast)

Key Returners: Olivia DiStefano (Free/Back), Marie Yacopino (Diver), Erin O’Neill (Breast)

Key Performers: Julie Trout (Dis. Free), Kelly Fellmeth (Free), Tara Rogers (Free), Kat Perkins (Free/Back), Eve Kosten (Free), Emily Dunigan (Back)

Important Meets: Dec. 10 vs. Council Rock North, Dec. 19 vs. Upper Dublin, Jan. 23 vs. Souderton, and Feb. 4 vs. Emmaus.

What the Coach said: “The North Penn Maidens are still a deep team in the Suburban One League, and look to compete for another league and District 1 title. After a strong showing at the PIAA Swim Meet last year, the Maidens are looking to continue to improve their finish.”

What returning swimmer Tara Rogers said: “We’re kind of at a weird spot right now because we have a huge freshman class coming in and we just lost the seniors. We need to figure out what the freshmen are going to do, what events are, and how they’re going to fill the spots the seniors left. We’ll see how everyone’s doing in our first meet.”