If Anthony Fragnito is tired after a sporting event, he likely has a good reason.

For the majority of the past two months, Fragnito truly has been Whitehall's iron man. And it is a characteristic he plans to embellish.

Incredibly, Fragnito simultaneously was a member of the Zephyrs' swimming and wrestling teams. It wasn't until recently that he totally concentrated his efforts on swimming in hopes of recording district times.

Fragnito recalled a long Saturday a few weeks ago when he swam from 10 to noon and then had a wrestling tournament the rest of the way. Those days, however, haven't been unusual.

Yet, Fragnito has enjoyed the grueling days.

"I like it," said the senior. "Yea, it can get very tiring and there are plenty of days when I am really sore. This is my third year swimming and I have enjoyed it more each year. I wanted to get back to wrestling this year since eighth grade."

It was then that Fragnito was diagnosed with Lyme disease and it shelved his wrestling career. Fragnito also had to put his football career on hold as he didn't play his freshman and sophomore seasons.

During his sophomore year, Fragnito joined the swim team and it has been a good match for both sides.

He was part of a district qualifying 200 freestyle relay team.

"Anthony (Fragnito) has come a long way," said Whitehall head swimming coach Pete Rile. "He has worked very hard and has lowered his time. He has plenty of determination and has been a good role model for the younger swimmers in our program."

Fragnito has appreciated his coach's support. He also has been supported by his parents, Tony and Diane. His mother is vice president of the school's parental swimming group.

"My parents have been great," said Fragnito. "My mom shows up at all of my events and she is active in the program.

"He has really helped me," added Fragnito in reference to Rile. "He has had a big influence over me and has always been there for me."

Fragnito, who has wrestled since his youth, spent most of the year at 182, a class in which most times he weighed in around 175. But he also wrestled at 195.

He also decided to concentrate on swimming.

"I wrestled wherever they needed me," he said. "I spoke to coach (Tim) Cunningham about concentrating on swimming for the rest of the year, and he said it was fine. I learned that I really needed to swim practically every day to get better at it. It was a tough choice, but I know I will be happy with it."

Once he is finished with high school, Fragnito will continue his regiment. He will join the Marines, as Fragnito has thought about joining a branch of armed forces since he was young.

"My grandfather was in the Navy, but I always liked the Marines," he said. "I know this will be a good fit for me."

Over the past years, Fragnito surely has been a good fit for Whitehall.