SwimSwam Podcast: Ben Gingher Talks Being on a Swim Team That Gets Cut… Twice
Having to transfer schools because the swim team got cut is emotional and difficult; Ben Gingher is doing it for the second time in his NCAA career.
Colorado HS State Finalist Kira Hobbs Chooses Hawaii for 2021
Hobbs helped Dakota Ridge to a CHSAA 4A title in the 400 free relay with a 52.19 third leg split, while she was third, individually, in the 100 breast.
Keely Rollinson to Remain In-State with Verbal to University of Houston
USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Keely Rollinson has verbally committed to swim for the University of Houston’s class of 2025.
Barton College Hires Former ECU Assistant Woodhull-Smith As Head Coach
Barton College has filled its head coaching vacancy, pulling Kevin Woodhull-Smith from the former staff on the eliminated East Carolina program.
Pennsylvania YMCA East District Champion Erini Pappas Commits to DI Fairfield
2019 USA Swimming Scholastic All-American and NISCA All-American considerations qualifier Erini Pappas will swim for Fairfield University’s class of 2025.
Futures Qualifier Amanda Cradock Makes Verbal Commitment to Loyola Greyhounds
Retriever Aquatic Club’s Amanda Cradock has made a verbal commitment to the Loyola University Greyhounds for 2021-22.
Greek IM/Free Specialist Panos Vlachogiannakos Commits to UIW
Vlachogiannakos was runner-up in the 400 IM at the 2020 Greek Open Winter Championships in February. He will join the Cardinals’ class of 2024.
USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Maggie Stock Commits to Miami Redhawks
Freestyle and IM specialist Maggie Stock has announced her decision to swim for the Miami University Redhawks beginning in the 2021-2022 season.
MAAC Joins Growing List of Conferences to Cancel Fall Sports
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has announced that they will be canceling all fall sports for the 2020-21 school year.
NCAA President: “The Format of Our Championships Will Have to Change”
NCAA president Mark Emmert released a statement on Friday that was the most direct address yet of the coronavirus impact on the 2020-2021 NCAA season.
Pennsylvania State Qualifier Mary Kate Leonard Sends Verbal to Boston College
Boston College has received a verbal commitment from middle-distance freestyler Mary Kate Leonard for the 2021-2022 season.
Irvine’s Jackson Bernstein Makes Verbal Commitment to UC San Diego
Irvine NOVA’s Jackson Bernstein has announced his verbal commitment to UCSD for 2021-22.
Bobby Guntoro Secures 1st UNCW Verbal from 2021’s Reece Alexander
Reece Alexander, originally an ECU verbal commit, became Guntoro’s first confirmed recruit for the UNCW class of 2025.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Kate Baker (2021) Verbally Commits to Liberty
Colorado’s Kate Baker is a potential A-finalist for the Lady Flames in all her top events: 200 IM, 100 fly, 200 fly, 100 free, and 200 free.
Serbia’s Vuk Celic, Holder of Olympic “A” Cut, Commits to UNLV
Vuk Celic’s best 1500 time converted to SCY would have qualified 4th for the 1650 free at 2020 NCAA Division I Championships.
