West Virginia Scores 2027 Verbal From YMCA National Finalist Whitney Kane
NEW COMMIT: West Virginia University has scored a new verbal commitment for the 2027-28 season and beyond from Whitney Kane of Downingtown, Pa. Kane is a mid-distance freestyler.
She will join Brooke Orner in Morgantown as a member of the Mountaineers’ Class of 2031.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I’m thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at West Virginia University!! First, I want to thank God for always having a plan for me. I also want to thank all my coaches especially Coach Jamie, Coach Todd, Coach Owen, and Coach Snook for helping me become the swimmer I am today. I am also incredibly grateful to my family and friends for always supporting me. Lastly, I want to thank Coach Sydney, Coach James, Coach Brent, and the entire West Virginia coaching staff for believing in me and giving me this amazing opportunity. I can’t wait to be a Mountaineer!”
Kane does her club swimming with Upper Main Line YMCA. In December, she competed at the East Coast Winterfest where she placed second in the 500 free and fifth in the 200 free. Last summer, she took fifth in the 800m free, eighth in the 200m free and 10th in the 1500m free at YMCA Long Course Nationals.
Her best times include:
- 200 free – 1:51.46
- 500 free – 4:55.90
- 1000 free – 10:15.94
Currently a junior at Bishop Shanahan High School, Kane earned silver in the 200 free and bronze in the 500 free at the 2025 Pennsylvania 2A State Championships.
West Virginia finished 10th at the 2026 Big 12 Championships.
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