Reigning Register athlete and swimmer of the year Katie McLaughlin, now a member of the U.S. national team, signed Wednesday with Cal, her mother, Mary, confirmed.
McLaughlin led the Eagles to the CIF Division 1 title last season by setting the national record in the 100-yard butterfly and setting the county record in the 200-yard freestyle.
She went onto qualify for the U.S. national team in the summer in the 200-meter butterfly.
The senior swims club for the Mission Viejo Nadadores.
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