NC State Earns First 2028 Verbal From Junior National Finalist Veronica Metz

NC State Earns First 2028 Verbal From Junior National Finalist Veronica Metz

NEW COMMIT: North Carolina State University has picked up its first verbal dedication for Fall 2028 from Veronica Metz of West Palm Beach, Fla. Metz is a Junior National qualifier who focuses on freestyle.

Regarding her dedication, she stated:

“I am so incredibly blessed to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at NC STATE!!!🐺♦️ Swimming has changed my life in so many ways. I am so beyond grateful that I do this sport. This sport has given me lifelong friends, best friends, and a family. Swimming makes me, me. Without it, I wouldn’t be who I am. First, I would like to thank my mom and dad. I would not be where I am today without them! Thank you for all of the sacrifices you’ve made for me. Your support and commitment mean the world to me. Thank you so much for all of the guidance throughout my recruiting process. Second, I would like to thank my brother, Dillon. I would not be a swimmer if it wasn’t for you. I am so blessed to have grown up in this sport with you by my side. Thank you so much for being my best friend and supporting me wherever, whenever. Third, I would like to thank my coach, Coach Santy. Coach Santy, you are the biggest blessing I’ve ever had in this sport. You changed my whole outlook on swimming. Thank you so much for believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. Thank you so much to all of my Dragon teammates for your endless support. I would also like to thank all of my family and friends for all of their support throughout my journey. Big thanks to SwimStrong for impacting my swimming career so much, in the water, but more importantly, out of the water. I would also like to thank the Wahoos of Wellington and the coaches for helping me fall in love with the sport. And finally, thank you Coach Braden and the entire NC State coaching staff for this incredible opportunity. I’m looking forward to joining this amazing team of athletes! GO PACK!!!”

Metz, who does her membership swimming with Jupiter Dragons Swim Team, most not too long ago competed at Junior Nationals in August the place she positioned fifth within the 400m free, eighth within the 800m free, ninth within the 200m free, fifteenth within the 1500m free and 18th within the 100m free. She had six top-10 finishes at Ocala Speedo Sectionals in June, highlighted by gold within the 100m free and silver within the 800m free.

Metz raced to twenty fourth within the 500 free at Juniors East in December earlier than occurring to win the mile at Florida Short Course Seniors in March.

Her greatest occasions embrace:

• 100 free – 51.14
• 200 free – 1:47.99
• 500 free – 4:48.99
• 1000 free – 10:06.25
• 1650 free – 16:48.80
• 200 IM – 2:03.37
• 400 IM – 4:21.88

Currently a junior at Wellington High School, Metz earned silver in each the 200 free and 500 free on the 2025 Florida 4A State Championships. She positioned seventh within the 500 free and tenth within the 200 IM on the state meet as a freshman in 2024.

NC State completed fifth on the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships and ninth on the 2026 NCAA Championships.

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