Serena Dickey Lends 2027 Verbal to Illinois With Team-Leading 200 Fly Time

Serena Dickey Lends 2027 Verbal to Illinois With Team-Leading 200 Fly Time

NEW COMMIT: The University of Illinois has added a verbal dedication for the 2027-28 season and past from Junior National qualifier Serena Dickey out of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Dickey focuses on butterfly and freestyle.

Regarding her dedication, she stated:

“I am so excited and blessed to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Illinois!! I am beyond grateful for my family, coaches at LHY, and friends who have supported me every step of the way. I would also like to say a special thank you to Coach Jeana, Kyle, and Jerod for giving me this amazing opportunity. Can’t wait for what’s next! GO ILLINI”

Dickey, who trains 12 months spherical with Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, positioned twenty fourth within the 200 fly at Juniors East again in December. Last summer time, she gained the 200m fly at YMCA Long Course Nationals the place she additionally took third within the 400m IM and 200m free in addition to fourth within the 400m free.

Her finest instances embrace:

• 100 fly – 55.36
• 200 fly – 2:00.74
• 200 IM –2:02.88
• 400 IM – 4:20.98
• 100 free – 51.56
• 200 free – 1:51.58
• 500 free – 4:57.17

Currently a junior at Mountain Lakes High School, Dickey lately completed third within the 200 IM and fourth within the 100 fly on the 2026 New Jersey Meet of Championships. She is a two-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American.

Dickey is a superb pickup for the Fighting Illini as her prime 200 fly time would already be the quickest on their roster.

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