A multitude of area swimmers are beginning their trek to a PIAA State Championship appearance next month when they meet for the Schuylkill League Swim and Dive Meet on Saturday at Pottsville’s Ned Hampford Natatorium. At last season’s Schuylkill League Championship, the Blue Mountain boys secured their eighth straight league title. The Blue Mountain girls captured their 11th straight Schuylkill League title, and then went on to win their seventh straight District 11 Class 2A championship. The Schuylkill League won 12 gold medals at last year’s District 11 Championship and a number of returners are eyeing another deep postseason run. “All these boys are putting in the effort and swimming as fast as they can at meets.”Porter Sarnes has the league’s fastest 200-yard freestyle time in 1:49.70 and 500-yard freestyle in 4:52.90.