Get ready to dive into the incredible world of swimming and diving as we introduce you to the 2025 All-CNY girls swimming and diving team! This exceptional group of 22 athletes, handpicked by the dedicated reporters at syracuse.com, is set to inspire and captivate audiences. But here's where it gets exciting: the highly anticipated athlete of the year will be unveiled at the annual All-CNY Sports Awards, presented by Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, on June 23, 2026. Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening filled with celebration and recognition!
Now, let's meet these remarkable young women and learn more about their journeys and aspirations. From their biggest inspirations to their favorite memories with their teams, and even their dream superpowers, these athletes have some fascinating stories to share.
Leah Abrams:
- School: Jamesville-Dewitt
- Class: Junior
- Future Plans: Starting her club season and working towards her goals.
- Inspiration: Her mom, who works tirelessly to achieve her aspirations.
- Favorite Memory: Pasta dinners before meets, a great team bonding experience.
- Superpower Choice: Healing factor, to stay healthy and help others.
- Trade Places With: Dora the Explorer, to embark on exciting adventures.
Nora Barnello:
- School: Jamesville-DeWitt
- Class: Senior
- Future Plans: Attending Nazareth College to swim and study physical therapy.
- Inspiration: Her grandmother, a constant source of support and belief.
- Favorite Memory: Pasta dinners with the team, fostering strong team bonds.
- Superpower Choice: Flying, for the thrill and convenience of swift travel.
- Trade Places With: Her dog, for a day of relaxation and fun.
Phoebe Bedard:
- School: Skaneateles
- Class: Junior
- Future Plans: Emailing coaches and preparing for the next dive club season.
- Inspiration: Her father, a selfless hard worker.
- Favorite Memory: Sectionals, where the team's hard work paid off beyond expectations.
- Superpower Choice: Stopping time, to conquer procrastination and find balance.
- Trade Places With: Her dog Archie, for a day of carefree living.
Cora Bright:
- School: Janesville-DeWitt
- Class: Sophomore
- Future Plans: Track and field in the spring.
- Inspiration: Her teammates, always pushing her to excel.
- Favorite Memory: Celebrating a win at Olive Garden, a delicious reward.
- Superpower Choice: Infinite Robux, for endless gaming VIP perks.
- Trade Places With: A retired person, to enjoy a day free from responsibilities.
Ruby Brown:
- School: Liverpool
- Class: Senior
- Future Plans: Pursuing animal science in college.
- Inspiration: Her dad, teaching her to reach for her best.
- Favorite Memory: Qualifying for states, a dream come true.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, for instant travel to any destination.
- Trade Places With: An Olympic swimmer, to experience their daily life and training.
Brielle Bryant:
- School: Liverpool
- Class: Sophomore
- Future Plans: Becoming a sports physician and continuing swimming.
- Inspiration: Her grandma, determined and intelligent.
- Favorite Memory: Post-meet outings, filled with laughter and fun.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, for effortless travel.
- Trade Places With: Her 4-year-old cousin Jack, for a day of carefree relaxation.
Molly Dickinson:
- School: Watertown
- Class: Sophomore
- Future Plans: Varsity volleyball, lacrosse, and club sports.
- Inspiration: Sarah Kilburn, a fellow Watertown graduate who excelled in multiple sports.
- Favorite Memory: The annual kayaking trip, a relaxing and fun team outing.
- Superpower Choice: Superhuman learning, to adapt and succeed effortlessly.
- Trade Places With: A professional athlete, to witness the dedication and thrill of competition.
Evelyn Jones:
- School: Jamesville-Dewitt
- Class: Junior
- Position: Swimmer
- Future Plans: Swimming with her club team.
- Inspiration: Her teammates, dedicated and hardworking.
- Favorite Memory: Drag week, a fun opportunity to express creativity.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, to avoid lateness.
- Trade Places With: Spider-Man, for the thrill of swinging through the city.
Emily Kane:
- School: Cooperstown
- Class: Junior
- Future Plans: Swimming year-round with her club team and hoping to swim in college.
- Inspiration: Her coach, always positive and supportive.
- Favorite Memory: Bus rides to meets, a fun team bonding experience.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, for convenience.
- Trade Places With: N/A
Arianna Kuznia:
- School: Liverpool
- Class: Senior
- Future Plans: Studying nursing to become a pediatric RN, and playing lacrosse in the spring.
- Inspiration: Her parents, hardworking and supportive.
- Favorite Memory: Qualifying for states in the relay, a thrilling achievement.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, for the freedom to travel anywhere.
- Trade Places With: A famous actress like Zendaya or Jennifer Lawrence, for a taste of fame and wealth.
Lily Mauro:
- School: West Genesee
- Class: Senior
- Future Plans: Attending SUNY Binghamton to further her athletic and academic pursuits.
- Inspiration: Her former diving coach Jack Gibbons, who passed away in 2021.
- Favorite Memory: Completing the dive and breaking records, a dream come true.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, for cost-effective travel.
- Trade Places With: Billie Eilish, for a day in the life of a musical icon.
Ella McCarthy:
- School: New Hartford
- Class: Freshman
- Future Plans: Continuing club swim and lacrosse.
- Inspiration: Katie Ledecky, a resilient athlete who always bounces back.
- Favorite Memory: Post-meet ice cream outings, a sweet team bonding experience.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, to explore new places.
- Trade Places With: Summer McIntosh, an Olympic swimmer and a fun personality.
Olivia McManus:
- School: Baldwinsville
- Class: Junior
- Future Plans: Working hard in swim and aiming for a D-I college swim team, preferably in the south.
- Inspiration: Her big sister Eva, a record-breaking swimmer.
- Favorite Memory: Swimming with her team, a daily source of motivation.
- Superpower Choice: Time travel, to fix mistakes instantly.
- Trade Places With: Her older sister Eva, to experience college swim life.
Kayla McQuaid:
- School: Jamesville-Dewitt
- Class: Senior
- Future Plans: Playing varsity softball in the spring, and attending the University of Maine to continue diving and study food science and human nutrition.
- Inspiration: Her teammates, dedicated and supportive.
- Favorite Memory: Winning state quals for the second time, a rewarding achievement.
- Superpower Choice: Flying, for ease and fun in everyday life and diving.
- Trade Places With: Bob Bewley, to coach an amazing varsity girls team.
Molly Murphy:
- School: Liverpool
- Class: Senior
- Future Plans: Diving at Siena University in the fall.
- Inspiration: Her brother, passionate and hardworking.
- Favorite Memory: States, a fun and memorable experience with the team.
- Superpower Choice: Mind-reading, to understand people's true thoughts.
- Trade Places With: Tate McRae, to have a great voice and dance skills for a day.
Sophia Osvoldik:
- School: Christian Brothers Academy
- Class: Sophomore
- Future Plans: Focusing on healing her back and school work, with hopes to continue diving at club and attend a diving camp.
- Inspiration: Her coach Ryan, a supportive and encouraging mentor.
- Favorite Memory: States, from bus rides to dinners and hotel breakfasts.
- Superpower Choice: Invisibility, for the cool factor.
- Trade Places With: Her dad, to honor his hard work and learn valuable skills.
Subeen Park:
- School: New Hartford
- Class: Senior
June Piorkowski:
- School: Liverpool
- Class: Junior
- Future Plans: Indoor track in winter, outdoor track in spring, and year-round diving at her club.
- Inspiration: Her parents, hard-working and supportive.
- Favorite Memory: States, a fun and memorable experience with swimmers and divers.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, for instant travel to vacation spots and friends.
- Trade Places With: Billie Eilish, to live her life for a day and attend one of her shows.
Vivian Pilon:
- School: Marcellus
- Class: Sophomore
- Future Plans: Swimming club all year, besides varsity season.
- Inspiration: Her best friend and teammate Molly MacMaster, a hard-working and encouraging presence.
- Favorite Memory: Senior Night, a special celebration of her friendship with Ari.
- Superpower Choice: Elasticity, for convenient reach and retrieval.
- Trade Places With: Meredith Grey from "Grey's Anatomy," to experience her life and marriage.
Natalie Thompson:
- School: Liverpool
- Class: Sophomore
- Future Plans: Swimming with her club team and rowing for Liverpool girls crew.
- Inspiration: Regan Smith, an incredible and relatable athlete.
- Favorite Memory: A pre-states sleepover with fun activities and bonding.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, for swift travel.
- Trade Places With: Katie Ledecky, to experience life as an Olympian.
Thearyn Wales:
- School: Jamesville Dewitt
- Class: Junior
- Future Plans: Swimming club this year.
- Inspiration: David Goggins, a symbol of resilience and strength.
- Favorite Memory: Winning sectionals for the third time in a row, a remarkable achievement.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, for free travel around the world.
- Trade Places With: Elise Wratney, a talented backstroke swimmer.
Elise Wratney:
- School: Fayetteville-Manlius
- Class: Senior
- Future Plans: Undecided about swimming in college, but considering Rollins College's team.
- Inspiration: Her club and school teammates, dedicated and motivating.
- Favorite Memory: Team bonding events, a great way to connect outside the pool.
- Superpower Choice: Teleportation, for vacation travel.
- Trade Places With: Thearyn Wales, a skilled backstroke swimmer and cool friend.
Coach of the Year:
- Lori Peters
- School: Watertown
- Years Coaching: 32
- Inspiration: Her mother, a lifelong supporter and cheerleader.
- Favorite Sports Memory: The individual achievements and growth of her athletes, a collective success.
- Trade Places With: No one, as she feels fortunate to impact athletes as a coach.
- Favorite Sports Movie Quote: "It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it." from "A League of Their Own." A reminder of the value of resilience and determination in competitive sports.
Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate these incredible athletes and their achievements! Stay tuned for more updates and be a part of this inspiring journey.
