YMCA National Champion Kyle Burk Hands 2027 Verbal to LSU

YMCA National Champion Kyle Burk Hands 2027 Verbal to LSU

NEW COMMIT: Junior National qualifier Kyle Burk of Lincoln University, Pa., will head south for his faculty profession after he lately verbally dedicated to Louisiana State University. A distance freestyler and backstroker, he’ll arrive in Baton Rouge in Fall 2027.

Regarding his dedication, he stated:

“I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Louisiana State University. I want to thank my family, friends, teammates, and KJAY & RAYS coaches for all of your support and encouragement. I would also like to thank Coach Jon & Coach Rick for believing in me. I am honored to be a part of such an incredible team in the Fall of 2027!  GEAUX TIGERS!”

Burk does his membership swimming with Kennett & Jennersville Area YMCA and most lately received the 1000 free and mile at YMCA Short Course Nationals the place he additionally positioned second within the 500 free and fourth within the 200 again. He raced to 18th place within the mile at Juniors East in December, and he earned silver within the 200m again and 1500m free at YMCA Long Course Nationals final summer season.

His greatest occasions embrace:

• 500 free – 4:23.91
• 1000 free – 9:07.23
• 1650 free – 15:18.28
• 200 again – 1:46.38

Currently a junior at Avon Grove High School, Burk positioned second within the 500 free and ninth within the 200 free on the 2026 Pennsylvania 3A State Championships. He completed ninth within the 500 free and eleventh within the 100 again on the state meet throughout his sophomore yr. He is a two-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American.

LSU completed seventh on the 2026 Southeastern Conference Championships.

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