Year: Senior

Events: Freestyle

A consistent contributor in sprint freestyle and relay events, Richards has played a major role in Penn’s sustained success over the past three seasons. As a junior, she helped lead the Kingsmen to another sweep of the NIC and Sectional titles, while earning victories in both the 200 and 400 Freestyle Relays. A multiple-time All-Conference honoree, Richards continues to deliver clutch performances in high-stakes races and is a cornerstone in Penn’s championship-level relay squads.

AS A JUNIOR (2024-25)

2025 IHSAA Sectional Champion (Team)

2025 NIC Championship Champion (Team)

2024-25 NIC Regular Season Champion (Team)

2025 IHSAA Sectional Champion-200 Freestyle Relay, 400 Freestyle Relay

2025 NIC Champion-200 Medley Relay, 200 Freestyle Relay

2025 NIC Honorable Mention-100 Freestyle

AS A SOPHOMORE (2023-24) 

2024 IHSAA State Runner-Up (Team)

2024 IHSAA Sectional Champion (Team)

2024 NIC Championship Champion (Team)

2023-24 NIC Regular Season Champion (Team)

2024 IHSAA Sectional Champion-400 Freestyle Relay

2024 NIC 2nd Team All-Conference-200 Medley Relay, 100 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle Relay

AS A FRESHMAN (2022-23)

2023 IHSAA Sectional Champion (Team)

2023 NIC Championship Champion (Team)

2022-23 NIC Regular Season Champion (Team)