Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:48am
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The Tunkhannock High School boys swim team had a standout performance at the PIAA Class 2A Swimming and Diving Championships, winning the 200 freestyle relay and earning several individual medals. Meanwhile, Dallas freshman Locklynn Bienkowski and Scranton Prep senior Lukas Iannone also won silver medals in their respective events.
Why it matters
Tunkhannock’s boys swim team has been the dominant force in District 2 Class 2A all season, and their success at the state championships showcases the strength of the program and the talent of the individual swimmers. The medals won by Bienkowski and Iannone also highlight the rising stars in the region’s high school swimming.
The details
Tunkhannock’s 200 freestyle relay team of Kyle Kozloski, Chase Newhart, Aidan Mislevy and Jaden Baltrusaitis won the gold medal with a time of 1:25.33, edging out Cathedral Prep. Kozloski also placed third in the 50 freestyle, and Baltrusaitis was fourth. The Tigers’ 200 medley relay team finished sixth. In individual events, Iannone earned a silver medal in the 200 IM with a time of 1:53.07, while Bienkowski took silver in the girls’ 200 IM with a 2:08.30 finish.
The PIAA Class 2A Swimming and Diving Championships took place on Friday, March 13, 2026.Tunkhannock’s 200 freestyle relay team won the gold medal.
The players
Tunkhannock High School
A high school located in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, known for its dominant boys swim team in District 2 Class 2A.
Kyle Kozloski
A swimmer for the Tunkhannock High School boys swim team, who placed third in the 50 freestyle event.
Locklynn Bienkowski
A freshman swimmer for the Dallas High School girls swim team, who earned a silver medal in the 200 IM event.
Lukas Iannone
A senior swimmer for the Scranton Prep boys swim team, who earned a silver medal in the 200 IM event.
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What they’re saying
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The takeaway
Tunkhannock’s boys swim team has proven to be a dominant force in District 2 Class 2A, and their success at the state championships showcases the strength of the program and the talent of the individual swimmers. The medals won by Bienkowski and Iannone also highlight the rising stars in the region’s high school swimming.