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Scholastic All-American Sophia Pero has committed to continue her swimming career at Texas A&M University this fall.
A versatile swimmer, Pero is particularly strong in butterfly, sprint freestyle, and the 200 IM. She trains with SwimMAC Carolina and also competes for Hopewell High School in Huntersville, North Carolina.
“I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and athletic career at Texas A&M University!! I want to thank my family, friends, and coaches for all their support along the way. Lastly, I would like to thank Coach Blaire and all the coaching staff at Texas A&M for this amazing opportunity! So excited for the future and to be apart of the Aggie family! GIG’EM! 👍”
Pero was a finalist at the 2025 NCHSAA 4A State Championship (SCY) in February, representing Hopewell High School. She placed 3rd in the 100 fly with a lifetime best of 54.93 and finished 10th in the 200 free (1:50.93).
In December, Pero posted strong performances at the 2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships – East (SCY), recording best times in the 200 fly (2:00.23) and 200 IM (2:02.71). She placed 21st in the 200 fly, touching 5th in the ‘C’ final.
Pero earned a best time in the 200 free (1:49.61) in March at the 2024 VA SRVA SwimRVA Shamrock Showdown (SCY), finishing 9th. She was also the runner-up in the 100 IM (57.96) and placed 3rd in the 200 fly (2:01.28), 4th in the 100 free (51.68), 5th in the 100 fly (55.40), and 5th in the 200 IM (2:05.74).
At the 2023 North Carolina Senior Championships (SCY), Pero posted her fastest 100 free time of 51.33 to place 3rd. The time remains her personal best.
Pero was a finalist at the 2025 U.S. Open Championships in long course events in December, finishing 17th in the 200 fly (2:16.73), 22nd in the 200 free (2:07.71), and 23rd in the 100 fly (1:02.49).
Top Yard Times
- 100 Free – 51.33
- 200 Free – 1:49.61
- 100 Fly – 54.93
- 200 Fly – 2:00.23
- 200 IM – 2:02.71
Texas A&M’s women’s team placed 8th out of 13 teams at the 2025 SEC Championships. The team’s fastest 200 IM (1:56.70) and 200 fly (1:54.09) times last season belonged to Olivia Theall, who has since graduated. Pero has the potential to contribute in both events, especially if she continues to drop time.
Pero will step onto campus in the fall of 2026 alongside fellow recruits Livi Roberts, Hannah Krueger, Natalie Schneider, Cora Skoog, and Ella McWhorter. Roberts also holds a strong 200 IM time (2:00.59), as does McWhorter (2:00.39).
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