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Meet Your 2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team!

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Captains
Sarah Schueler, Kate Davis, Jane Barr, Matt Cymerman

2025-2026 Firestone Women’s Swim Team
(top row) Sarah Schueler, Kate Davis, Jane Barr, Stella Oliverio, Avery Crabtree, Soraya Rajabu, Rose Hollister
(bottom row) Ava Law, Eleanor Moore, Abby Young, Mia Navarro, Kyra Wyatt, Miranda Cranendonk, Ketsy Cotacachi

2025-2026 Firestone Men’s Swim Team
(top row) George Marshall, Matt Cymerman, V Merritt
(bottom row) Demetrius Donatelli, Hunter Wyatt, Landon Wallace, Carter Young, Aizen Henry

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Coaches
Carl Shallenberger, Cindy Dial, Erin Crabtree

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Seniors

  • Avery Crabtree
  • Jane Barr
  • Kate Davis
  • Matt Cymerman
  • Sarah Schueler
  • Soraya Rajabu

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Juniors

  • Abby Young
  • George Marshall
  • Ketsy Cotacochi
  • Kyra Wyatt
  • V Merritt

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Sophomores

  • Carter Young
  • Landon Wallace
  • Miranda Cranendonk
  • Rose Hollister

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Freshmen

  • Aizen Henry
  • Ava Law
  • Demetrius Donatelli
  • Eleanor Moore
  • Hunter Wyatt
  • Mia Navarro
  • Stella Oliverio
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37th Annual Kids Helping Kids Swim Marathon 🏊‍♀️

🌊 Firestone Swimming Presents: 37th Annual Kids Helping Kids Swim Marathon 🏊‍♀️

📅 Saturday, November 1st | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Firestone High School Natatorium

For nearly four decades, Firestone Swimming has proudly supported Akron Children’s Hospital through our Kids Helping Kids Swim Marathon. Since 1989, our swimmers have raised over $208,000 to help fund vital hospital projects like:

  • Renovations for patient treatment and pre-op rooms
  • Equipment for the Pediatric Orthopedic and Cardiology units
  • The in-patient rehabilitation center and outpatient rehab clinic
  • A tutoring program for oncology patients

This year’s marathon continues our commitment to the 2nd year of a five-year, $25,000 pledge supporting tutoring for children undergoing cancer treatment.

💧 How You Can Help:

  • Sponsor a swimmer with a flat donation or per-lap pledge
  • Share this post and spread the word
  • Come cheer on our swimmers throughout the day!

🔥 Special Hour: Alumni Swim 12:00–1:00 PM
Reconnect, relive your lane days, and show your Firestone pride!

💚💛 Together, we’re proving that kids really can help kids.

👉 Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JZVE9JEGJ3HQ4

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Falcon alums still making waves

WEST AKRON — Current and past members of the Firestone Community Learning Center’s swim team came together for some friendly competition at the school’s natatorium Dec. 23 for the team’s annual Alumni Swim Meet.

Shown below, swimmers take their mark for the 50-meter breaststroke event.

It was a night of team spirit for Firestone senior Sal Pietrosanti, junior Matt Cymerman, Cullen Young from the Class of 2024, Sam Kmet from the Class of 2023 and freshman Carter Young.

From left, Firestone junior Jane Barr; her sister, Elaine Barr; and Nevaeh Johnson, both members of the Class of 2024, take a break during the meet.

Falcon alumni are pictured below gathering on the pool deck after the meet.

*Posted in the West Side Leader, January 02, 2025 edition*

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Meet your 2024-2025 Firestone Swimmers

2024-2025 Captains

Matt Cymerman, Sal Pietrosanti, Reese Brady, Sarah Schueler

2024-2025 Firestone Swimming Girls Team

Top Row: Miranda Cranendonk, Reese Brady, Kate Davis, Sarah Schueler, Jane Barr, Avery Crabtree, Mariem Najeh, Olivia Hotes, Rose Hollister

Bottom Row: Anna Musakhanyan, Kyra Wyatt, Lily Dutch, Abby Young, Jane Schueler

2024-2025 Firestone Swimming Boys Team

Top Row: V Merritt, Nolan Lumberger

Bottom Row: Carter Young, Matt Cymerman, Sal Pietrosanti, Landon Wallace

2024-2025 Firestone Swimming Coaches

Carl Shallenberger, Erin Crabtree, Cindy Dial, Dylan Peachock

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Dive into the 2024-2025 Swim Season with Firestone Swimming

Hello, Firestone Swimming community!

We’re thrilled to kick off another exciting swim season with our 2024-2025 Schedule! This year is all about dedication, teamwork, and community support as we cheer on our athletes in every meet. With each stroke and every turn, our swimmers represent the heart and spirit of Firestone Swimming.

Our Season at a Glance

Below is our official schedule for the season. Mark your calendars, bring your spirit, and get ready to support our incredible athletes. Every meet is an opportunity to witness their hard work and passion in action.

Special Highlights

  • Alumni Meet: December 23rd. Once a Falcon, always a Falcon—let’s come together to celebrate our shared legacy and make waves for a good cause. We can’t wait to see you there!
  • Senior Night: Join us for our Senior Night celebration on Jan 21st at Firestone. It’s a special evening dedicated to honoring the commitment and achievements of our graduating swimmers.

Why Your Support Matters

Every cheer, every clap, and every encouraging word drives our swimmers to achieve their best. We’re grateful for our families, friends, and alumni who stand by us meet after meet. Let’s make this season one to remember!

Stay tuned for updates and follow our journey as we make waves this season. Go Firestone Swimming!

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🌊 Firestone Swim Team’s 36th Annual Swim Marathon: Kids Helping Kids! 🌊

We are thrilled to announce our 36th Annual Swim Marathon in support of Akron Children’s Hospital, and this year, it’s more special than ever! This event, called Kids Helping Kids, showcases the dedication and heart of our amazing swimmers who are raising funds to support children in need.

🗓 Date: November 2, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Alumni Swim: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
📍 Location: Firestone High School Natatorium

We’re calling on all Firestone Swim Team alumni to dive in and swim from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to show your support for the team and the community. Let’s come together to celebrate the legacy of Firestone swimming while making a difference for Akron’s children.

How to participate:

  • Donate: Help us reach our fundraising goals by donating here
  • Join Us: Alumni swimmers, lace up your suits, bring your families, and swim with us! The Marathon is open to any and all to come watch and cheer on the Firestone Swimmers from 6am-6pm.

Together, we can make waves of change for the kids at Akron Children’s Hospital! 🌟

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