Lake Oswego Swim Club Shines at Premier Invitational

LOSC swimmers excel against top programs from across the country

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:47am

The Lake Oswego Swim Club made a strong showing at the 2026 Bellevue Club Premier Invitational, with 13 different swimmers scoring points against top talent from 8 states. LOSC's elite contingent was led by standout performances from Quincy Taliaferro and Lauren Sexton, who each earned multiple podium finishes. The team's depth was on full display, with critical points coming from both the women's and men's squads.

Why it matters

The Premier Invitational is a high-profile, multi-regional meet that attracts some of the best swim programs in the country. LOSC's strong showing against this level of competition demonstrates the club's ability to develop top-tier talent and compete at the highest level of youth swimming.

The details

At the 4-day meet in Federal Way, Washington, LOSC had 13 athletes (6 women, 7 men) score points, showcasing the program's quality depth. Quincy Taliaferro was a standout, capturing 1st place in one event along with two 3rd place finishes, a 6th, and a 7th. Lauren Sexton also impressed with a 2nd place finish, two 3rd place honors, a 4th, and a 7th. Beyond the individual stars, the LOSC women's team saw critical points from Tessa Aberle, Hailey Bradford, Avery Contreres and Marlene Goddard. The men's squad was led by Jack Wroblewski's 5th and 6th place finishes, with strong efforts from Sylvan Schoenheit, Eugene Fedutinov, Jacob Kim, Henry McKnight, Henry Merrill and Colin Yang.

  • The 2026 Bellevue Club Premier Invitational was held March 12-15, 2026 in Federal Way, Washington.

The players

Lake Oswego Swim Club

A competitive youth swim club based in Lake Oswego, Oregon that competes at the highest levels of regional and national competition.

Quincy Taliaferro

A standout swimmer for the Lake Oswego Swim Club who won an event and earned multiple podium finishes at the Premier Invitational.

Lauren Sexton

A top performer for the Lake Oswego Swim Club, earning a 2nd place finish and several other podium results at the Premier Invitational.

Emily Melina

The head coach of the Lake Oswego Swim Club, praised her team's ability to compete with composure and heart against elite competition.

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What they’re saying

“Watching 13 of our athletes step up and score points against some of the best talent from Hawaii to New England shows the grit of this program.”

— Emily Melina, Head Coach, Lake Oswego Swim Club

“Quincy and Lauren led the charge with some incredible podium finishes.”

— Emily Melina, Head Coach, Lake Oswego Swim Club

What’s next

The Lake Oswego Swim Club will look to build on its strong performance at the Premier Invitational as it prepares for upcoming regional and national competitions later this year.

The takeaway

The Lake Oswego Swim Club's depth and talent were on full display at the Premier Invitational, showcasing the program's ability to develop elite swimmers who can compete at the highest levels of youth swimming.