YMCA National Champion Leah Shackley Sends Verbal to NC State

NEW COMMIT: NC State has received a new verbal commitment for the 2024-25 season from Leah Shackley of Bedford, Pa. Shackley had originally committed to Indiana.

She will join Katya Ivanov, Lily Christianson and Erika Pelaez in Raleigh as a member of the Wolfpack’s Class of 2028.

Regarding her commitment, she said:

“The plans you make aren’t always the ones that are meant for you. With that being said, I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at NC State. I want to thank every coach on the staff and @kyleponsler for this opportunity! I’m very thankful for my family’s and coaches support during this crazy process. Go Pack🐺❤️”

Shackley most recently competed at YMCA Nationals last month where she had an outstanding showing: She won the 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly and 200 fly while achieving best times in all four events. Her 100 fly time of 50.96 moved her up to #3 all-time for 15-16 girls.

Back in November, she raced to fourth in the 100m back and sixth in the 200m back at the Toyota U.S. Open. She trains with Blair Regional YMCA.

Her best times include:

100 back – 50.83
200 back – 1:51.27
100 fly – 50.96
200 fly – 1:54.63

Currently a junior at Bedford Area High School, Shackley won the 100 fly and 100 back at the Pennsylvania 2A State Championships in 2023, also winning those events in 2022.

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