Northwestern Lands 2027 Verbal From CIF State Champion Bella Parker

Northwestern Lands 2027 Verbal From CIF State Champion Bella Parker

NEW COMMIT: Northwestern University has acquired a brand new verbal dedication for the 2027-28 season and past from Bella Parker of Irvine, Calif. Parker focuses on dash backstroke and dash freestyle, and she or he is a Junior National qualifier.

She will be part of Vanya Gojakovic in Evanston as a member of the Wildcats’ Class of 2031.

Regarding her dedication, she stated:

“I am incredibly grateful to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Northwestern University. I want to especially thank my family and friends for their support. As well as Coach Felipe, Coach James, and the rest of the coaches involved in supporting me through this process and shaping me into the person I am today. Shoutout to Coach Rachel and the NU coaching staff for this amazing opportunity! Go ‘Cats!!”

Parker, who does her membership swimming with Evolution Racing Club, finaled in six occasions at Oceanside Speedo Sectionals in February the place her highest end was a fifth-place displaying within the 50 again. She achieved 5 greatest occasions at Walnut Speedo Sectionals in December and earned two second-swims at Sacramento Futures final summer season.

Her greatest occasions embrace:

• 50 free – 22.87
• 100 free – 49.75
• 50 again – 25.78
• 100 again – 55.12

A rising senior at Woodbridge High School, Parker owns the college document within the 50 free (22.87) and 100 free (49.75). She positioned fourth within the 100 free and sixth within the 50 free on the 2026 CIF State Championships the place she helped her 4×100 free relay group win the state title.

Northwestern completed ninth on the 2026 Big Ten Championships. Her greatest occasions within the 50 free and 100 free would’ve ranked fifth on the Wildcats’ roster final season.

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