‘Sky is the limit’ for North Allegheny swimmer Claire Bacu

North Allegheny senior Claire Bacu is making quick work in the longest event in high school swimming. The Brown recruit is eyeing her third consecutive WPIAL Class 3A 500 freestyle title, something accomplished by only three other girls in league history. “As far as Claire goes, the sky is the limit,” said coach Patrick Wenzel, whose North Allegheny girls are favored to win their 18th consecutive WPIAL team title. “She is certainly capable of doing special things this year.” Bacu is fast, regardless of the distance. She also owns the fastest 200 freestyle...