North Carolina State Champ Madi Hertzig Chooses Yale for 2027
NEW COMMIT: Yale University has received a new verbal commitment* for the 2027-28 season and beyond from Madi Hertzig of Waxhaw, North Carolina. Hertzig is a Junior National qualifier.
She will join Chloe Meyer-Blohm in New Haven as a member of the Bulldogs’ Class of 2031.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to the admissions process at Yale University to continue my academic and athletic career! I’d like to thank my coaches, family, and friends for always believing in me and for their support over the years. I’d also like to thank Coach Jim and Coach Dana for this amazing opportunity. GO BULLDOGS!!”
Hertzig does her club swimming with Mecklenburg Swim Association and excels in freestyle and butterfly. She most recently competed at Cary Speedo Sectionals last month where she earned three best times and placed 11th in the 200 free. Last summer, she recorded five top-16 finishes at North Carolina Long Course Seniors before going on to compete at Junior Nationals.
Her best times include:
- 100 free – 50.75
- 200 free – 1:49.88
- 100 fly – 55.30
Currently a junior at Charlotte Catholic High School, Hertzig earned gold in the 100 fly and silver in the 200 free at the 2026 North Carolina 6A State Championships. She took eighth in both of those events at the 4A state meet during her sophomore season.
The Bulldogs finished fifth in the team standings at the 2026 Ivy League Championships. Her best time in the 200 free would’ve scored in the B-final at the conference meet.
*IVY LEAGUE DISCLAIMER:* A “verbal commitment” does not guarantee admission. An Ivy League coach cannot guarantee admission but can only commit support in the admissions process.
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