Arianna Portella '25 Recruiting Profile
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2021 HighlightsPersonal Statement
My name is Arianna Portella and I am a current Sophomore. I’ve been swimming since I was 6 years old on both summer and year-round swim club teams. I now also swim for my high school team. I love being in the water and I enjoy the challenge and exhilaration of the sport. Swim has taught me so many valuable life lessons too. For example, I have learned to take care of myself better especially this past year as I have had to train & work through injuries to still perform well. I managed to achieve some best times in freestyle this year! Swim has also taught me to be a strong self-advocate as well as stand up for teammates when there is injustice. Through swimming I have also gained much self confidence, patience, grit, and determination to achieve my personal goals. Waking up early at 3:45 am for 2 hour practices 6 days a week also teaches me self-discipline. I learn that hard work over time pays off and to never give up!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Part of State Team , Part of CVHS Swim State Team Feb 2023
- 2022 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- 8th place at VA States with 200 Free Relay
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2023 Machine Aquatics (VA) (National Prep)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Dan Jacobs
- Club Coach
- Jason Cochran
Events
- Camp/Event
- VHSL State class 6 championships
- 2/16/24 to 2/16/24
- 24.73 split in the 200 Free Relay. Relay finished 11th overall.
- Camp/Event
- 2024 Northern Region Champs
- 2/02/24 to 2/03/24
- 200 Free & 100 Free — 13th for both going into finals. 200 Free & 400 Free Relay (5th & 7th going into finals).
- Camp/Event
- 2024 Concord District Champs
- 1/26/24 to 1/27/24
- 200 Free (4th); 100 Free (6th); 400 Free Relay (3rd place) — all advanced to regionals. 200 Free Relay (2nd place — state cut!)
- Camp/Event
- VHSL Class 6 State Championships
- 2/18/23 to 2/18/23
- Part of CVHS State Team — swam 400 Free Relay Prelims helping team place 6th going into finals.
- Camp/Event
- 2023 Northern Region Championships
- 2/10/23 to 2/11/23
- Made finals for 200 Free & 100 Free. Swam 200 Free Relay (prelims) helping team seed 4th going into finals. 400 Free Relay in prelims & finals helping team finish 4th.
- Camp/Event
- 2023 Concorde Conference Championships
- 1/27/23 to 1/28/23
- Swam 100 & 200 Free finishing 9th place in both advancing to regionals. 400 Free Relay placed 1st as District Champions
- Camp/Event
- 2022 PV Turkey Claus Showdown
- 12/02/22 to 12/04/22
- Highlight: 100 Free placed 1st going into finals. Ended up 2nd after finals.
- Camp/Event
- 2022 VHSL Class 6 State Championships
- 2/19/22 to 2/19/22
- 400 Free Relay placed 8th overall
- Camp/Event
- 2022 Northern Region Championships
- 2/04/22 to 2/05/22
- 500 Free. 200 Medley Relay (free leg). 200 Free Relay. 400 Free Relay. All in finals.
- Camp/Event
- 2022 Concorde Conference Championships
- 1/28/22 to 1/29/22
- 200 Free & 500 Free. 200 Free Relay 4th place. 400 Free Relay 3rd place.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. 9th grade: Honors in all core subjects 10th grade: Chemistry Honors English 10 Honors 11th grade: Physics Honors US VA History HonorsAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP World History AP English Language & CompositionAwards and Activities
- AwardsA/B Honor Roll Photography Excellence Award Student Athlete Scholar
- ActivitiesVolunteer Coach with Little Rocky Run Stingrays Swim Team Creator and Owner of "Art with Arianna" art classes to kids Vice President of 4H club Board member of Art Club Best Buddies Assistant Coach of SYA elementary volleyball team Assistant Manager of Pool 3 (summer job)
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