Distance Ace Avery Heron Selects Penn State for 2027

Distance Ace Avery Heron Selects Penn State for 2027

NEW COMMIT: Penn State University has scored a brand new verbal dedication for Fall 2027 from Avery Heron of Hanover, Md. Heron is a proficient freestyler who has earned Junior National qualifying instances.

Regarding his dedication, he stated:

“I am extremely excited to announce my verbal commitment to Penn State University! I’d like to thank my coaches, friends, and family for helping throughout the process. A special thanks to Hollie, Mike, and Tommy for giving me this opportunity! WE ARE”

Heron, who trains year-round with North Baltimore Aquatic Club, most not too long ago competed at Junior Nationals the place he positioned twenty fourth within the 1500m free and twenty fifth within the 800m free. He received the 1000 free and 1650 free at Maryland Short Course Seniors in February earlier than occurring to brush the 400m/800m/1500m free occasions at Buffalo Speedo Sectionals in March. He additionally received the 800m free and took second within the 400m free at Richmond Speedo Sectionals in May.

His finest instances embody:

• 200 free – 1:42.34
• 500 free – 4:28.89
• 1000 free – 9:16.07
• 1650 free  15:25.65

The Nittany Lions completed ninth on the 2026 Big Ten Championships. Heron’s finest time within the mile is already quick sufficient to have completed nineteenth on the convention meet.

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