Villanova Lands 2027 Verbal Pledge From Breaststroker Tripp Cooler

Villanova Lands 2027 Verbal Pledge From Breaststroker Tripp Cooler

NEW COMMIT: Charlotte, North Carolina native Tripp Cooler has introduced his intention to proceed his tutorial and swimming profession at Villanova University starting in Fall 2027. Cooler is a Junior National qualifier.

Regarding his dedication, he stated:

“I am extremely excited and humbled to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Villanova University! I want to give a huge thank you to my family, friends, and coaches for their unwavering support throughout this entire process. To Coach Rick, Coach Keanan, Coach Laura, and Coach AJ – thank you for this amazing opportunity. I am beyond excited for what the future holds! I can’t wait to be a Wildcat. Go Wildcats!”

Primarily a breaststroker, Cooler does his membership swimming with SwimMAC Carolina. He most not too long ago competed at Cary Sectionals earlier this month the place he completed fourth within the 200 breast and fifth in each the 100 breast and 200 IM. He finaled in 5 occasions at North Carolina Short Course Seniors in February and raced three occasions at Juniors East in December.

Last summer season, Cooler raced to fifteenth within the 200m breast at Greensboro Futures earlier than happening to race the 50m breast and 100m breast at Junior Nationals. 

His finest occasions embody:

• 100 breast – 55.71
• 200 breast – 2:01.13
• 200 IM – 1:51.68

Currently a junior on the Cannon School, Cooler received the 100 breast and positioned third within the 200 IM on the 2026 NCISAA State Championships after successful the 100 breast on the CISAA Conference Championships the week prior. He took third within the 100 breast and fifth within the 200 IM on the state meet throughout his sophomore season.

Cooler is a two-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American. 

Cooler’s prime time within the 200 breast would’ve ranked second on the Wildcats’ lineup this previous season whereas his quickest 100 breast would’ve ranked third.

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