Oregon's State Champion Commits To WSU, And Cougar Nation Should Be Buzzing!
Alright, Emerald City! You gotta hear this. While we're all locked in on the M's early season grind or watching our Kraken battle it out, a massive future win just happened for Washington State! We're talking about a future Coug, Oregon High School State Champion Tessa Aberle, who verbally committed to WSU for Fall 2027. This isn't just another recruit; it's a state champion choosing to bring her talents to Pullman! It’s an early signal that the Cougs are building something special, and we're here for it!
A Champ Headed To Pullman!
Seriously, an Oregon State Champion picking WSU? That’s a statement! Tessa Aberle, an absolute force in Oregon high school swimming, is set to join the Cougs in Fall 2027. Bringing that championship pedigree across the border is huge for the program. It says WSU is a destination for elite talent. We love seeing top athletes choosing to come to Washington!
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On the circuit, Regan Smith crushed the women's 100 fly at the Longhorn Elite Invite, with two more events planned. Two-time Russian Olympic gold medalist Evgeny Rylov called it a career on Instagram. Legends come and go!
Overseas, 17-year-old Yumeki Kojima in Japan ripped a 1:55.62 200 Backstroke lifetime best, chasing a World Junior Record with two WJR titles already. Greece's World #1 backstroker Apostolos Siskos put up a blazing 1:54.12 in the 200 back, training alone. Even Madrid’s M-86 aquatic center, once the largest globally, finished phase one of a €12 Million renovation, celebrating 40 years!
Recruiting Trail Heats Up & Poolside Wins!
The recruiting race is intense! Florida State grabbed Winter Juniors Qualifier Nicolas Lee for 2027. Dylan Stewart is heading to Georgetown. Florida HS Finalist Elise Panna committed to Dartmouth for Fall 2027, dropping almost a full second in backstroke and 200 freestyle last season. MPSF 'A' Finalist Jack Boysen is also transferring from Wyoming to Texas A&M, his 50 free near SEC B/C finals.
At the Ocala Sectionals, Karrington Hansen won the girls 200 free, dropping nearly a second from her best. Logan Robinson took the boys 100 fly too. Action everywhere!
So yeah, while our eyes are often glued to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, or Climate Pledge Arena, it's pretty cool to see the Cougs make a big move in the swimming world. Tessa Aberle's commitment for Fall 2027 is a huge win for Washington State and a sign of exciting things to come. With all these big changes in NCAA eligibility and incredible talent emerging globally, the swimming world is definitely one to watch. What does it mean for WSU? Their future looks a lot brighter with a champion like Aberle on board. Keep an eye out, Cougar Nation, big things are brewing!
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