Presidents’ Athletic Conference Announces 2021 Swimming & Diving Schedule
The first dual meets of the season are scheduled for Friday, January 29 and will run through Tuesday, February 23.
2019 Ohio High School D2 Runner-Up Claire Pophal Stays Local, Verbals to OSU
At the 2020 Ohio HS Division II State Championships, Pophal raced to third in the 500 free (4:56.17), and she was the 500 free runner-up in 2019.
OSU Adds In-State Distance Specialist Sam Campbell of Dayton Raiders (2022)
Last season, Campbell finished runner-up in the 500 free at the Ohio HS D2 Champs. After a lifetime best 4:30.98 in prelims, he touched second in finals.
California Loosens COVID Restrictions, Allows Inter-Team Competitions
The statewide stay-at-home order was lifted on January 25th, allowing 2 of USA Swimming’s largest LSC’s to resume competitions between 2 or more teams.
Katie Simpson Gives Duquesne Their First Commitment in Class of 2022
Pennsylvania AAA Girls State finalist Katie Simpson has verbally committed to swim for Duquesne University beginning in the fall of 2022.
Fast-Improving Bryce Borak Commits to McMurry for 2021
Although Borak only started swimming club in 2017, he has made massive improvements and will be a strong member of McMurry’s men’s team.
Rangy Freestyler Ellie Webb Joins Drexel’s Class of 2025
Webb’s recent improvements will make her a substantial addition to Drexel’s sprint and mid-distance groups in the fall of 2021.
WashU in St. Louis Picks Up Versatile Freestyler Jeffery Forbes
While Forbes hasn’t swum during the 2020-2021 season, his massive time drops during the season prior bode well for his success as a Bear.
Two-Time Washington 2A State Champion Jarod Schahrer Commits to Mines
Backstroke and IM specialist Jarod Schahrer will join an impactful class of 2025 with four conference-scoring times, all in A-final territory.
Gaines Named SEC Women’s Swimmer of the Week, Smith & Casas Share Men’s Honors
Florida’s Kieran Smith and Texas A&M’s Shaine Casas were named the SEC’s co-Men’s Swimmers of the Week, while Kentucky’s Riley Gaines won the women’s award.
Nicolas Albiero, Coleen Gillilan Named ACC Swimmers of the Week
A Louisville senior, Albiero won four events in a 188-111 win over Kentucky, while ND sophomore Gillilan won four individual races at the Shamrock Invite.
SMU’s Ohlhauser, Stevens Sweep AAC Weekly Swimming & Diving Awards
Alex Stevens swept the women’s 50 and 100 freestyle events against the Aggies and conference opponent Tulane.
Liberty’s Chennault, Keiner Sweep CCSA Weekly Honors
Keiner was named CCSA Women’s Swimmer of the Week, while Chennault was tabbed CCSA Women’s Diver of the Week.
Emory & Henry’s Madaris, Sweigart Named ODAC Swimmers of the Week
Emory & Henry College juniors Blake Madaris and Cat Sweigart have been named the Old Dominion Conference’s Men’s and Women’s Swimmer of the Week.
From 1:52 to 1:44 in 200 BK Since Pandemic Hit, Matthew Van Deusen Chooses UNC
Van Deusen is now faster in the 200 back (1:44.44) than he was pre-pandemic in the 200 free (1:44.88). His 200 free has since dropped to 1:39.21.
