University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Kreitler Adds Six to Incoming Class of 2023
11/9/2022 3:48:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
PITTSBRUGH – The University of Pittsburgh swimming & diving program welcomed six roster additions for the 2023-24 season during the early signing period, head coach Chase Kreitler announced.
"We are very excited about our Fall signing class," said head diving coach Chase Kreitler. "It had been a priority for our staff to find great people who are interested in pursuing academics and swimming & diving at the highest level. Each of the people in this class fit those priorities and are excited to help us elevate the Pitt Swimming & Diving program within the ACC and nationally."
Kreitler's additions to the team include swimmers Avery Kudlac, Sydney Gring, and Parker Del Balso, along with divers Maggie Foley, Hannah Polosky, and Chase Marafioto, who will all begin their careers at the start of the 2023-24 academic year.
"I am really excited to add more depth to our Diving Team," said head diving coach Katie Kasprzak. "Our incoming Freshman come in with a lot of talent but also the drive to push themselves to be the best student athletes they can be. All three of these divers have their eyes set on finalizing at ACC's, scoring at NCAA's, and diving at the 2024 USA Diving Olympic Trials. With the addition of these 3 divers, to our current roster it's going to be an extremely exciting time for our team."
SWIMMING
Avery Kudlac | Glastonbury High School | Glastonbury, CT
TEAM
Laurel East Hartford YMCA and Glastonbury High School Swim Team
HIGHLIGHT
Connecticut High School State Champion in the 200-yard freestyle and second place in the 100-yard butterfly
WHY PITT
"I chose Pitt because of its perfect mix of academics and athletics. The team and coaches were so welcoming, and I can't wait to be part of this amazing team! H2P!"
KREITLER ON KUDLAC
"Avery is a versatile flyer and freestyler who will add immediate much-needed depth to our fly and sprint free groups. She has a huge upside and will develop well within our training program."
Sydney Gring | Muhlenberg High School | Reading, PA
TEAM
Boyertown YMCA & Muhlenberg High School Team
HIGHLIGHT
Second place in the 200-yard butterfly at the YMCA National Championship…second place in the 200-yard freestyle at the Pennsylvania State Championship.
WHY PITT
"I chose Pitt because it offered what I was looking for academically and athletically. I felt the immediate connection with the team and staff, and I know attending Pitt will motivate and bring out the best in me as a person. H2P!!"
KREITLER ON GRING
"Sydney comes to us as one of the top ranked recruits in the state of Pennsylvania. She is an extremely versatile swimmer competing in sprint and middle distance free, fly, back and IM events. She will make an immediate impact on our team and relays."
Parker Del Balso | San Mateo High School | Foster City, CA
TEAM
Burlingame Aquatic Club and San Mateo High School Swim Team
HIGHLIGHT
Finished third in the 100-yard backstroke at California High School State Championships…Junior National Qualifier.
WHY PITT
"I am so excited to be joining the Pitt family! I chose Pitt because I wanted to challenge myself both academically and athletically. The University of Pittsburgh is a supportive environment that guides its students to discover which path they want to pursue, and I am looking forward to the opportunities the program will provide. Along with academics, the athletic program at Pitt leaves me speechless! The coaches, staff, and team were all super welcoming and encouraging, and I loved getting to know them. I feel that Pitt's swim program and teammates will both challenge and support me, allowing me to reach my athletic potential. I am confident that I will be able to succeed at Pitt with the multitude of support systems, including the "Life Skills Program", in place for their student athletes. Go Panthers!!"
KREITLER ON DEL BALSO
"Parker comes to Pitt as the bronze medalist from the California High School State Meet in the 100 Back. She will make an immediate impact on our backstroke and sprint/middle distance freestyle events."
DIVING
Chase Marafioto | Alamo Heights High School | San Antonio, TX
TEAM
San Antonio Divers and Alamo Heights High School Swim & Dive Team
HIGHLIGHT
Finished Fourth on 1-meter springboard at Texas High School State Meet
WHY PITT
"Since the first time I stepped on campus I knew Pitt was the place for me. I was looking for a school that I could make an impact at, but Pitt made the impact on me."
KREITLER ON MARAFIOTO
"Chase joins the men's diving group that tied for the 3rd most points in the ACC last year. He is a great young talent who will come in and immediately contribute to our team goals. We are excited to continue to take our diving program to the next level!"
Maggie Foley | North Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA
TEAM
Pittsburgh Diving Club and North Catholic High School Swim & Dive Team
HIGHLIGHT
Placed Second on 1-meter springboard at Pennsylvania High School State Meet
WHY PITT
"I chose Pitt because of the outstanding academic and athletic opportunities the University offers. You cannot find programs as wonderful as Pitt's anywhere else. I am truly blessed to be a Panther. Hail to Pitt!"
Hannah Polosky | Greater Latrobe High School | Latrobe, PA
TEAM
Derry Flip & Twist and Pittsburgh Diving Club and Greater Latrobe High School Swim & Dive Team
HIGHLIGHT
Finished Sixth on 1-meter at Pennsylvania High School State Meet
WHY PITT
"I chose Pitt because of the team atmosphere and the way everyone values each other and works together."
KREITLER ON FOLEY AND POLOSKY
"Maggie & Hannah join us as two of the top ranked divers in Pennsylvania who have huge upside as they continue to progress in college. We are very excited to have them join the team and develop under Katie's guidance."
"We are very excited about our Fall signing class," said head diving coach Chase Kreitler. "It had been a priority for our staff to find great people who are interested in pursuing academics and swimming & diving at the highest level. Each of the people in this class fit those priorities and are excited to help us elevate the Pitt Swimming & Diving program within the ACC and nationally."
Kreitler's additions to the team include swimmers Avery Kudlac, Sydney Gring, and Parker Del Balso, along with divers Maggie Foley, Hannah Polosky, and Chase Marafioto, who will all begin their careers at the start of the 2023-24 academic year.
"I am really excited to add more depth to our Diving Team," said head diving coach Katie Kasprzak. "Our incoming Freshman come in with a lot of talent but also the drive to push themselves to be the best student athletes they can be. All three of these divers have their eyes set on finalizing at ACC's, scoring at NCAA's, and diving at the 2024 USA Diving Olympic Trials. With the addition of these 3 divers, to our current roster it's going to be an extremely exciting time for our team."
SWIMMING
Avery Kudlac | Glastonbury High School | Glastonbury, CT
TEAM
Laurel East Hartford YMCA and Glastonbury High School Swim Team
HIGHLIGHT
Connecticut High School State Champion in the 200-yard freestyle and second place in the 100-yard butterfly
WHY PITT
"I chose Pitt because of its perfect mix of academics and athletics. The team and coaches were so welcoming, and I can't wait to be part of this amazing team! H2P!"
KREITLER ON KUDLAC
"Avery is a versatile flyer and freestyler who will add immediate much-needed depth to our fly and sprint free groups. She has a huge upside and will develop well within our training program."
Sydney Gring | Muhlenberg High School | Reading, PA
TEAM
Boyertown YMCA & Muhlenberg High School Team
HIGHLIGHT
Second place in the 200-yard butterfly at the YMCA National Championship…second place in the 200-yard freestyle at the Pennsylvania State Championship.
WHY PITT
"I chose Pitt because it offered what I was looking for academically and athletically. I felt the immediate connection with the team and staff, and I know attending Pitt will motivate and bring out the best in me as a person. H2P!!"
KREITLER ON GRING
"Sydney comes to us as one of the top ranked recruits in the state of Pennsylvania. She is an extremely versatile swimmer competing in sprint and middle distance free, fly, back and IM events. She will make an immediate impact on our team and relays."
Parker Del Balso | San Mateo High School | Foster City, CA
TEAM
Burlingame Aquatic Club and San Mateo High School Swim Team
HIGHLIGHT
Finished third in the 100-yard backstroke at California High School State Championships…Junior National Qualifier.
WHY PITT
"I am so excited to be joining the Pitt family! I chose Pitt because I wanted to challenge myself both academically and athletically. The University of Pittsburgh is a supportive environment that guides its students to discover which path they want to pursue, and I am looking forward to the opportunities the program will provide. Along with academics, the athletic program at Pitt leaves me speechless! The coaches, staff, and team were all super welcoming and encouraging, and I loved getting to know them. I feel that Pitt's swim program and teammates will both challenge and support me, allowing me to reach my athletic potential. I am confident that I will be able to succeed at Pitt with the multitude of support systems, including the "Life Skills Program", in place for their student athletes. Go Panthers!!"
KREITLER ON DEL BALSO
"Parker comes to Pitt as the bronze medalist from the California High School State Meet in the 100 Back. She will make an immediate impact on our backstroke and sprint/middle distance freestyle events."
DIVING
Chase Marafioto | Alamo Heights High School | San Antonio, TX
TEAM
San Antonio Divers and Alamo Heights High School Swim & Dive Team
HIGHLIGHT
Finished Fourth on 1-meter springboard at Texas High School State Meet
WHY PITT
"Since the first time I stepped on campus I knew Pitt was the place for me. I was looking for a school that I could make an impact at, but Pitt made the impact on me."
KREITLER ON MARAFIOTO
"Chase joins the men's diving group that tied for the 3rd most points in the ACC last year. He is a great young talent who will come in and immediately contribute to our team goals. We are excited to continue to take our diving program to the next level!"
Maggie Foley | North Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA
TEAM
Pittsburgh Diving Club and North Catholic High School Swim & Dive Team
HIGHLIGHT
Placed Second on 1-meter springboard at Pennsylvania High School State Meet
WHY PITT
"I chose Pitt because of the outstanding academic and athletic opportunities the University offers. You cannot find programs as wonderful as Pitt's anywhere else. I am truly blessed to be a Panther. Hail to Pitt!"
Hannah Polosky | Greater Latrobe High School | Latrobe, PA
TEAM
Derry Flip & Twist and Pittsburgh Diving Club and Greater Latrobe High School Swim & Dive Team
HIGHLIGHT
Finished Sixth on 1-meter at Pennsylvania High School State Meet
WHY PITT
"I chose Pitt because of the team atmosphere and the way everyone values each other and works together."
KREITLER ON FOLEY AND POLOSKY
"Maggie & Hannah join us as two of the top ranked divers in Pennsylvania who have huge upside as they continue to progress in college. We are very excited to have them join the team and develop under Katie's guidance."
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