Harbaugh, Ross make their commitment to West Chester
Two North Allegheny swimmers signed letters of intent on Wednesday afternoon to officially make their college commitments. Alex Harbaugh and Jackson Ross both signed to swim at West Chester for the 2027-2028 season.
Harbaugh was apart of the 200-yard medley relay team that won state gold in 2025-2026. That medley relay team also broke the state record with a time of 1:29.19. Harbaugh is a two-time state champion and a three-time All-American.
Ross was a sixth-place finisher in the 500-yard freestyle at the PIAA Championships last season while being a bronze medalist in the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle at the WPIAL Championships. Ross has been apart of three WPIAL Team Championships and two PIAA Team Championships in his time with the Tigers.
West Chester swimming & diving competes in the Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. West Chester has won the last five PSAC Championships and finished 18th in the country in 2025-2026. West Chester has 38 total PSAC men’s swimming championships.
