DALLAS — Bishop Lynch Athletics celebrated two student-athletes Wednesday morning as swimmers Carolina Girard and Ella Whitney signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Girard signed with the University of Redlands, while Whitney will continue her swimming career at Saint Louis University. Whitney will join her older sister, Bishop Lynch alumna Hanna Whitney '24, on the Billikens swim team.
"It's exciting to kick off the celebration of our Class of 2027 signees with two of our top female swimmers during such a historic championship run," said Director of Athletics Alex Cantillo. "Their accomplishments further solidify their legacy as champions and the lasting impact they've made on our community, department, and swim program."
Both swimmers have been integral members of the Bishop Lynch swim program over the past four years, helping establish the most successful stretch in program history. Girard and Whitney were each part of all three consecutive TAPPS state championship teams, making valuable contributions to the Friars' championship success.
Girard has earned seven career medals across her three TAPPS state meets, including four gold medals. Whitney has also collected seven career state-meet medals, highlighted by five gold medals.
"Carolina and Ella exemplify not only athletic excellence at the highest level, but also what it means to be championship-caliber individuals," Cantillo shared. "I'm incredibly excited for both of them as they take this next step and continue pursuing excellence in their athletic, academic, and personal endeavors."
Congratulations to Carolina and Ella on this exciting accomplishment. The Friars look forward to seeing what they accomplish at the next level while continuing to pursue a fourth consecutive TAPPS 6A state championship this season.
NEXT SIGNING CELEBRATIONS
Bishop Lynch will host two additional traditional signing day celebrations during the 2026-27 school year, on Feb. 3 and April 14. Both ceremonies will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the McGonigle Theatre. The year will conclude with the second annual BL Collegiate Signee Showcase on April 29. The event will recognize all Bishop Lynch student-athletes who have signed to compete at the collegiate level.
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