On the biggest stage of their young careers, the Pioneer swimmers made a splash at the PIAA Championships held at Bucknell University March 18-19. And while they did not finish high enough to medal, the Pioneers did post some top times.

Zara Paisley, who finished fifth in Districts, recorded a lifetime best in the 100 freestyle with a 53.95.

"That's the first time Zara broke 54," exclaimed head coach Kylie Turner. "She wound up finishing 13th in the state."

Earlier on Saturday, Paisley tied for 14th place with a 54.32 and returned to the B finals Saturday evening where she clocked her best time.

The Pioneers' 200 free relay also dropped their time. Krista Lambert, Kara Scranton, Ashley Prouse and Paisley broke their own school record, 1:44.26 set at districts, with a 1:43.58, settling for 18th place.

Kylie Gerhardt, seeded 29th in the 100 backstroke, moved up to 25th with a 1:02.62 while Paisley, one of six sophomores competing in the 50 free, finished 20th.

WRESTLING ALL-STARS

Five Pioneer matmen were recently recognized at Section Two wrestling all-stars. Riley Bonholtzer (120) was a first team selection while Joel Bittler (172) received second team and academic all-star recognition. Josh Heisey (145), Jaiden Newton (160) and Trenton Spahr (285) are honorable mention all stars.

TENNIS

While most of the spring sports teams were preparing for their season openers, the Pioneer tennis team put up two wins against a single loss in the early going. L-S blanked both Penn Manor and Octorara 5-0 before suffering a 7-0 defeat at the hands of Lancaster Country Day.

Weston Weaver and Andrew Reidenbaugh, playing No. 1 and 2 respectively, both earned singles wins to lead the way. Kyle Pawson and Spencer Teaman, splitting action at No. 3, each secured a win.

In doubles play, brothers Spencer and Cole Teaman picked up a No. 1 win over Octorara while Jack Harnish and Joseph Fitzgerald were No. 2 winners.