Aquinas girls swimming team makes history at CIF Southern Section Division 4 finals

Aquinas girls swimming team makes history at CIF Southern Section Division 4 finals

WALNUT — Aquinas High School has a rich tradition in many sports. Girls swimming would not fall into that category. However, a group of young swimmers and a veteran coach are looking to change that. Loma Linda Academy’s Tyler Mattenson competes in the boys 100 breaststroke during the CIF Southern Section Division 4 swimming finals at the Mt. San Antonio College Mountie Aquatics Center in Walnut on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Mattenson finished second…

Anaheim Discovery Christian’s Bo Zheng and Valencia girls relay win Division 4 titles

WALNUT — Bo Zheng gingerly climbed from the pool after surging late to capture the 200-yard freestyle. The Anaheim Discovery Christian swimmer wanted to protect his sore arm for a grueling race. Valencia’s girls competed in three relays and four individual events but still challenged for a CIF-SS runner-up plaque despite the small lineup. The CIF-SS Division 4 championships required plenty of grit from Zheng and the Tigers, and both responded Th…

Peak Performers: Girls swimming and diving all-area teams

Our area swimmers and divers had tremendous seasons in the pool. Here is a list of the Gazette Preps' top girls swimmers and divers.