YATESVILLE — Pittston Area senior Nicholas Petrucci, a swimmer on the Patriots’ swim team, will continue his academic and athletic career at King’s College, he announced Wednesday.

During last season’s PIAA District 2 Swimming and Diving Championships, Petrucci earned a bronze in the 50 free with a time of 22.80. He also turned in a fifth-place finish in the 100 freestyle. He will study engineering at King’s College.

The Pittston Area senior said he chose King’s College because the engineering program.

Pittston Area’s Nicholas Petrucci will continue his swimming career at King’s College. From left, first row, Pittston Area coach Amy Hazlet, Petrucci, and mother Amy Petrucci. Second row, Pittston Area Assistant Athletic Director Charles LoPresto, Pittston Area Principal John Haas and Pittston Area Athletic Director Charlie Turco.
http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_Petrucci.jpg.optimal.jpgPittston Area’s Nicholas Petrucci will continue his swimming career at King’s College. From left, first row, Pittston Area coach Amy Hazlet, Petrucci, and mother Amy Petrucci. Second row, Pittston Area Assistant Athletic Director Charles LoPresto, Pittston Area Principal John Haas and Pittston Area Athletic Director Charlie Turco. Nick Wagner | Sunday Dispatch

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