Bishop McDevitt swimmer RJ Duffy earns PIAA 2A 100 breaststroke silver

Duffy caps standout high school career with nine state medals overall

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:19pm

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Bishop McDevitt's RJ Duffy closed out his swim career with a PIAA Class 2A silver medal in the 100 breaststroke, finishing second to Bloomsburg's Grayson Reck. Duffy, who also helped the Crusaders' 400 freestyle relay team to a sixth-place finish, finished his high school career with nine state medals across swimming and football.

Why it matters

Duffy's impressive performance caps a standout four-year varsity career at Bishop McDevitt, where he broke school records, won multiple district titles, and earned nine total PIAA medals between swimming and football. His success highlights the school's strong athletics program and Duffy's own dedication to excelling in multiple sports.

The details

In the 100 breaststroke final, Duffy hit the wall in 55.51, just behind Bloomsburg's Grayson Reck who finished in 55.39 to win the state title. Duffy, the No. 1 seed heading into the final, was initially in disbelief at finishing second but quickly refocused to help Bishop McDevitt's 400 freestyle relay team to a sixth-place finish. Over his career, Duffy broke school records in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke, won three consecutive District 3 2A titles in those events, and finished with nine total PIAA medals.

  • Duffy hit the wall in 55.51 during the PIAA Class 2A boys 100 breaststroke finals on March 14, 2026.
  • Duffy helped Bishop McDevitt's 400 freestyle relay team finish sixth with a time of 3:14.73 on March 14, 2026.

The players

RJ Duffy

A standout swimmer and football player at Bishop McDevitt High School, Duffy capped his high school career with a PIAA Class 2A silver medal in the 100 breaststroke and nine total state medals across swimming and football.

Grayson Reck

A swimmer from Bloomsburg High School who won the PIAA Class 2A boys 100 breaststroke state title, finishing ahead of Duffy.

Kurt Sprowls

The head coach of the Bishop McDevitt swim team, who Duffy credited as the "best coach in the entire world" and said he wouldn't be where he is without.

Bishop McDevitt High School

A high school in Pennsylvania with a strong athletics program, where Duffy excelled in both swimming and football.

West Chester University

The college where Duffy will continue his swimming career after graduating from Bishop McDevitt.

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What they’re saying

“Not the result I wanted, but at the end of the day, I can look at myself in the mirror and say I had a good four years and it wasn't a bad race. I gave it my all and there's nothing else I could've done. And then it comes to the team aspect, I'm not an individualist. I don't make things about me, it's always about the team first and then me. I just knew what I had to do for this team.”

— RJ Duffy

“I never thought I would've done all those things. I never would've imagined myself to be breaking records, setting district records and winning state medals. Hard work and dedication are what brought me here and that's what I'm going to keep doing in college and hopefully get the same turnout.”

— RJ Duffy

“There are no words to describe my journey through Bishop McDevitt athletics. The thing I'll miss most about McDevitt swimming, at least, is the coaches. Coach Kurt [Sprowls], obviously the best coach in the entire world. I don't know where I would be without him. It's sad to see him go and see me go, but I'm happy because I know he'll keep track of me.”

— RJ Duffy

What’s next

Duffy will play lacrosse this spring for Bishop McDevitt before continuing his swim career at the next level for West Chester University.

The takeaway

Duffy's impressive high school career, marked by his success in both swimming and football, highlights the strength of Bishop McDevitt's athletics program and the dedication of student-athletes who excel across multiple sports.