Mon Valley YMCA swimmers heading to state championships

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

The local Mon Valley YMCA swim team once again showcased its talents at the Pa. YMCA West Districts to qualify for the state championships this weekend at Morgantown’s Mylan Park Aquatic Center.

In all, seven swimmers from the Y will be moving on to compete at the state competition from Friday to Sunday, which is being hosted by the Uniontown Area YMCA.

Representing the Mon Valley YMCA this weekend will be Korben Andrews (age 17), Capri Cox (12), Caleesi Despot (10), Brady Malekovich (16), Josh ...

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