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Versatile swimmer Dillon Spooner has committed to swim at St. Bonaventure University in New York for his collegiate career. Spooner hails from Florida, where he swims for Indian River Aquatics and competes for Lincoln Park Academy. He will join the Bonnies in the fall of 2026.
I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to St. Bonaventure where I will continue my academic and swimming career. I want to thank my parents, coaches, family, and teammates for their guidance in this process. All aspects of the school were what made me realize that I look forward to being part of the BONNIE family! GO BONNIES!!
At the FHSAA Class 1A State Championships last November, Spooner posted a best time of 4:39.64 in the 500 freestyle, which placed him 12th. He also added an 18th place performance in the 200 IM (1:58.25). He ended his short course at the Area 6 Spring Championships earlier this month, where he clocked a lifetime best of 1:46.71 in the 200 freestyle.
The 18-year-old’s primary event is arguably the 400 IM, where his best time of 4:03.20 would’ve ranked him 4th on St. Bonaventure‘s roster this past season. Senior Kevyn Collazo Torres was St. Bonaventure‘s fastest swimmer in the event with this year with his time of 3:55.98, which he clocked en route to 9th at the Atlantic 10 Championships in February. Spooner’s lifetime best would have placed 14th in that same race, meaning he already has scoring potential in an event before arriving on campus.
Top SCY Times:
- 200 Freestyle: 1:46.71
- 500 Freestyle: 4:39.64
- 1650 Freestyle: 16:13.61
- 100 Backstroke: 53.76
- 200 Backstroke: 1:53.73
- 200 IM: 1:55.43
- 400 IM: 4:03.20
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies placed 2nd out of eight teams at the 2025 Atlantic 10 Championships. The Bonnies are led by Mike Smiechowski, who was named head coach for men’s and women’s swimming and diving in July 2022. He announced the addition of Matthew Lowe as associate head coach in June 2023.
Spooner was part of a large signing class for the St. Bonaventure men. He joined Ben Witmer, Corey Beard, Asher Cooper, Duncan McClaren, and Sam Dellasega in committing to the university’s class of 2030.
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