NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL
UNDEFEATED BOYS SWIM TEAM 2004
Suburban One League Champion, District One Champion,
PIAA STATE CHAMPION
Head Coach: Brian Faikish
Assistant Coach: Brian Daly; Diving Coach: Sue McDonald
Captains: Brad Oglevee & Dan McKeever
Victory Lap
The 2003-2004 North Penn Boys Swimming and Diving Team was faced with a monumental task. Having graduated its strongest class in years in the Class of 2003, they suddenly found the legacy of a decades-long winning tradition thrust upon them. Led by captains Brad Oglevee and Dan McKeever and head coach Brian Faikish, assistant coaches Brian Daly and Sue McDonald, the team sought the 11th state championship in this storied program’s history.
Although many throughout the state doubted them, these persistent young men rose to the challenge against all expectations but their own. From a strong showing at the Parkland Invitational to huge dual meet victories against strong Emmaus and Souderton teams, these hardworking young men proved their mettle and showed the depth of this team extended far beyond just one class.
After taking home a first place trophy from the Wilson Relays for the first time in four years, the Knights went on to dominate the Suburban One League Championship meet and then to capture their 16th consecutive District One Championship.
The defining moment of the season, however, came two weeks later. The Knights arrived at the PIAA State championship meet as underdogs, but in a grand final showing of strength, perseverance and determination, they silenced their critics once and for all by winning their second straight PIAA state title.
By extending the team’s winning streak to 241 consecutive dual meets, 32 Suburban League Championships in a row, 16 straight District One Titles and having turned one state championship into a back-to-back run, this unlikely team earned their part of the North Penn Swimming and Diving Legacy, a long standing tradition of swimming excellence.
All-Americans: Brendan Fanslau, Sean Gallagher, Mike Kerr, Dan McKeever, Josh Myers, Brad Oglevee, Adam Reynolds, Chris Salomone
All State: Matt Bauer, Brendan Detweiler, Brendan Fanslau, Sean Gallagher, Mike Kerr, Josh Myers, Dan McKeever, Tim McKeever, Brad Oglevee, Adam Reynolds, Chris Salomone
2003-04 Results from PIAA Districts and States
District One Championship:
Mike Kerr 1st 200 Medley Relay; 4th 100 Backstroke; 10th 200 Individual Medley
Adam Reynolds 1st 200 Medley Relay; 2nd 400 Freestyle Relay; 1st 200 Individual Medley; 1st 100 Breaststroke
Brad Oglevee 1st 200 Medley Relay; 2nd 200 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 400 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 100 Butterfly
Brendan Fanslau 1st 200 Medley Relay; 2nd 200 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 400 Freestyle Relay; 7th 100 Freestyle
Sean Gallagher 2nd 200 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 400 Freestyle Relay; 9th 50 Free
Chris Salomone 2nd 200 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 400 Freestyle Relay; 2nd 200 Freestyle; 2nd 500 Freestyle
Dan McKeever 3rd 500 Freestyle; 8th 200 Freestyle
Tim McKeever 4th 500 Freestyle; 7th 200 Freestyle
Matt Bauer 2nd 200 Individual Medley; 4th 100 Breaststroke
Josh Kratz 11th 100 Butterfly
Matt Slomiany 7th 500 Freestyle
Kelsey Britton 12th 100 Breaststroke
Josh Myers 3rd Diving
Brendan Detweiler 7th Diving
Ryan Gengler 10th Diving
PIAA State Championship:
Mike Kerr 2nd 200 Medley Relay; 6th 100 Backstroke
Adam Reynolds 2nd 200 Medley Relay; 3rd 400 Freestyle Relay; 5th 200 Individual Medley; 2nd 100 Breaststroke
Brad Oglevee 2nd 200 Medley Relay; 3rd 200 Freestyle Relay; 3rd 400 Freestyle Relay
Brendan Fanslau 2nd 200 Medley Relay; 3rd 200 Freestyle Relay; 3rd 400 Freestyle Relay; 10th 100 Freestyle
Sean Gallagher 3rd 200 Freestyle Relay
Chris Salomone 3rd 200 Freestyle Relay; 3rd 400 Freestyle Relay; 5th 200 Freestyle; 6th 500 Freestyle
Dan McKeever 5th 500 Freestyle
Tim McKeever 8th 500 Freestyle
Matt Bauer 7th 200 Individual Medley
Josh Myers 2nd Diving
Brendan Detweiler 8th Diving