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Struckos Back on Medal Podium; Wilson Fourth
Marian Catholic siblings Lydia and Michael Strucko shine at PIAA Class AA Swimming Championships
Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:35pm
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The PIAA Class AA Swimming Championships saw impressive performances from siblings Lydia and Michael Strucko of Marian Catholic High School. Lydia won silver medals in the 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard backstroke, while Michael earned a bronze in the 100-yard backstroke. Tamaqua senior Savannah Wilson also set a school record with a fourth-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke.
Why it matters
The Strucko siblings' success highlights the strength of swimming programs in District 11, with both Lydia and Michael being district champions. Their achievements also showcase the power of sibling rivalry and support within a competitive environment.
The details
Lydia Strucko, a junior, improved upon her preliminary time in the 100-yard backstroke to claim silver, while Michael, a senior, added to his medal count with a bronze in the 100-yard backstroke. Schuylkill Valley's Owen Eisenhofer's winning time in the boys' 100-yard backstroke earned him a spot on the National Federation High School honor roll, demonstrating the high level of competition at the PIAA championships. Tamaqua senior Savannah Wilson also set a school record with a fourth-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke.
- The PIAA Class AA Swimming Championships were held at Bucknell University's Kinney Natatorium in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
The players
Lydia Strucko
A junior at Marian Catholic High School who won silver medals in the 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard backstroke.
Michael Strucko
A senior at Marian Catholic High School who won a bronze medal in the 100-yard backstroke.
Savannah Wilson
A senior at Tamaqua High School who set a school record with a fourth-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke.
Owen Eisenhofer
A swimmer from Schuylkill Valley High School who won the boys' 100-yard backstroke with a time that earned him a spot on the National Federation High School honor roll.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
The Strucko siblings' success highlights the strength of swimming programs in District 11, with both Lydia and Michael being district champions. Their achievements also showcase the power of sibling rivalry and support within a competitive environment, as well as the high level of competition at the PIAA championships.
