Geneva's Nathan Reigle and Edgewood's Tyler Hill are sharing the boys county swimmer of the year honor, reflecting the close-knit and supportive community within Ashtabula County's swim programs. Despite being rivals in competitions, they practice, celebrate, and recognize achievements together. Reigle, known for excelling in sprints, and Hill, finding success in distance events, have fostered a supportive friendship, both expressing delight in sharing the honor. Both swimmers had outstanding seasons, with Reigle displaying versatility by competing in the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke at the state swim meet, while Hill significantly improved and aims for even better performances next year.

By the Numbers
  • Nathan Reigle just missed the podium in the 100 breaststroke at the state swim meet, finishing 10th with a time of 59.77 seconds.
  • Tyler Hill achieved a personal record time of 4:54.62 in the 500 freestyle at the state meet, securing 17th place.
State of Play
  • Nathan Reigle took a different path this year and explored the breaststroke, expanding his skill set beyond being a freestyle sprinter.
  • Both Reigle and Hill demonstrated significant growth and improvement, with Hill aiming to reach the finals at the state meet next year.
Bottom Line

The recognition of both Nathan Reigle and Tyler Hill as boys swimmers of the year highlights the supportive and inclusive ethos of the Ashtabula County swim programs, encouraging camaraderie and shared success alongside individual achievements.