Boys' Swim Team Wins Back-to-Back FHSAA Class 2A State Title

The Bishop Kenny Boys’ Swim team won the FHSAA Class 2A state title at the 2022 Swimming & Diving State Championships held on November 19 in Stuart, Florida. The combined results of Barrie Snyder’s individual first place finish in the 50 Freestyle and the three first place relay performances in the 200 Free, 200 Medley, and 400 Free secured the back-to-back title for the team.

Head Swim Coach Laurel Valley commented, “I am so proud of this team. At the beginning of the year, they set the lofty goal of repeating as state Champions. Through their hard work and dedication, they made that a reality. Our returning swimmers led the way, and we had a surprising addition of a freshman and two juniors, to round out a well-balanced team that was able to work together and bring back our second consecutive State Title. I am truly blessed to be able to coach such a great group of young men.”

Graham Evans ‘24

Evan Gardner ‘24

Christian Grden ‘25

Zach Jones ‘23

Owen Kerkezi ’25

Evan Larson ‘23

Matthew Leitheiser ‘24

Nicholas Leitheiser ‘24

Barrie Snyder ‘23

Carter Wright ‘26

The Girls’ Swim & Dive team also had a phenomenal finish to end their season.  They were District and Regional champions and placed third in State which was a tremendous improvement over their 2021 seventh place finish.

Photo Caption: (Bottom row) Assistant Coach Stephanie Jaeger, Head Coach Laurel Valley and Assistant Coach Dennis Candelora and Katherine Gibson. (Top row) Evan Gardner, Barrie Snyder, Owen Kerkezi, Evan Larson, Carter Wright, Zach Jones, Graham Evans, Matthew Leitheiser, Nick Leitheiser, Christian Grden.