Washington and Lee University
ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. --- Selected members of the Washington and Lee men's and women's swimming teams competed at a last chance meet hosted by St. Mary's (Md.) in hopes of improving their NCAA qualifying times for the upcoming 2008 Division III Championships.
The Generals posted two provisional cuts on the day. Junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School) posted a "B" cut in the 200 back in a school-record time of 2:07.41, while the 800 free relay team of seniors Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) and Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro), and juniors Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell) and junior Chris Diebold (Platte City, Mo./Landsdale Catholic) improved their time to a "B" cut mark of 6:49.60.
The NCAA Division III Women's Championships will take place March 13-15, while the men's championships will be held March 20-22. Both meets will be hosted by Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
RADFORD, Va. – The Washington and Lee women’s swim program captured its 18th ODAC/Atlantic States Championship title on Sunday evening in Radford, Va., at the Dedmon Center. The Generals totaled 937 points with Randolph-Macon coming in second with 635 points.
W&L was led by junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School) and freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier), who were both individual medalists. Strachan won the 200 back (2:08.90), while Hayden was the first finisher in the 1650 (18:21.26).
The Generals also won the 400 free relay in a time of 3:42.38. The winning team was made up of senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches), freshman Rosie Purdy (Bedford, N.Y./Fox Lane), and sophomores Sarah Simpson (Charlotte, N.C./South Mecklenburg) and Jenna Worsham (Cumming, Ga./Wesleyan School).
Additionally, Simpson placed second in the 100 free (55.70), while Worsham was third in the same event (56.42). Sophomore Lynn Bazzel (Atlanta, Ga./Lovett) notched second in the 200 breast (2:36.93) and Roberson took the bronze in the 200 free (2:17.54).
Washington and Lee finished the season with a 13-6 overall record and a perfect 7-0 mark in the ODAC.
ODAC CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS - FINAL
1. Washington & Lee - 937 pts.
2. Randolph-Macon - 635 pts.
3. Sweet Briar - 526 pts.
4. Randolph - 248 pts.
5. Guilford - 239 pts.
5. Bridgewater - 239 pts.
7. Hollins - 201 pts.
8. Emory & Henry - 28 pts.
RADFORD, Va. -- The Washington and Lee women's swimming team was in action on the second day of the 2008 ODAC/Atlantic States Swimming Championship on Saturday in Radford, Va., at the Dedmon Center.
The Generals won both relays and posted three first-place finishes on the day.
In the relays, the team of junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School), sophomore Jenna Worsham (Cumming, Ga./Wesleyan School), senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) and freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier) won the 200 medley relay in a time of 1:52.42. Hayden and Worsham then joined up with sophomore Sarah Simpson (Charlotte, N.C./South Mecklenburg and freshman Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) to win the 800 free relay in a time of 8:09.96.
Individually, Strachan posted a first-place finish in the 100 back (1:00.05), while Roberson took the gold in the 100 fly (1:00.04) and Hayden won the 200 free with a 1:59.42. Worsham finished first in the 100 breast (1:12:01). Additionally, junior Jessica Shaw (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park) was the second to finish in the 400 IM (4:51.89).
W&L looks to claim its 18th ODAC title on Sunday in the final day of the championship meet.
RADFORD, Va. -- The Washington and Lee women's swimming team was in action on the first day of the 2008 ODAC/Atlantic States Swimming Championship on Friday in Radford, Va., at the Dedmon Center. After five events, W&L currently is in first place with 271 points.
The Generals were led by sophomore Sarah Simpson (Charlotte, N.C./South Mecklenburg), who competed on two winning relays and placed second in the 50 free (25.71).
Simpson teamed up with senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches), freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier) and sophomore Jenna Worsham (Cumming, Ga./Wesleyan School) to win the 200 medley relay in a school record time of 1:41.58.
She and Roberson then joined juniors Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School) and Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherines) to win the 400 medley relay in a time of 4:06.38, which was also good enough to set a new school record.
Additionally, Hayden also won the 500 free in a time of 5:18.61.
The Generals return to action on Saturday for the second day of the meet.
Women - Team Rankings - Through Event 5
1. Washington and Lee 271
2. Randolph Macon 184
3. Sweet Briar 123
4. Agnes Scott 98
5. Randolph 69
6. Guilford 68
7. Greensboro 53
8. Bridgewater 49
9. College of Notre Dame 36
9. Hollins 36
11. Emory & Henry 14
HOLLINS, Va. -- The Washington and Lee women’s swimming team posted wins over Hollins and Guilford on Saturday afternoon in Hollins, Va. The Generals defeated HU, 77-21, and GC, 68-27.
W&L (13-6, 7-0) won both relay events and had seven different swimmers notch a first-place finish.
In the relay events, the team of junior Jessica Shaw (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park), sophomores Lynn Bazzel (Atlanta, Ga./Lovett) and Sarah Simpson (Charlotte, N.C./South Mecklenburg), and senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) won the 400 medley relay (4:25.89). Junior Julianne Miata (Valhalla, N.Y./Westlake), seniors Danielle Cardone (Allendale, N.J./North Highlands Regional) and Colette Moryan (Westfield, N.J./Mount Saint Mary Academy), and freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier) took first in the 400 free relay (4:03.78).
Individually, Hayden placed first in the 200 free (2:03.56) and Simpson took the gold in the 100 fly (1:05.23). Sophomore Tara O’Neil (Glen Rock, N.J./Immaculate Heart) was the winner of the 1000 free in a time of 11:42.40, while junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherines) touched first in the 400 IM (4:59.41). Freshman Rosie Purdy (Bedford, N.Y./Fox Lane) won the 100 back (1:07.57), junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School) finished first in the 500 free (5:31.94) and sophomore Jenna Worsham (Cumming, Ga./Wesleyan School) was the victor of the 100 breast (1:13.67).
The Generals look to win their 18th ODAC Championship at the conference meet on Feb. 15-17 in Radford, Va.
HOLLINS, Va. -- The Washington and Lee women’s swimming team posted wins over Hollins and Guilford on Saturday afternoon in Hollins, Va. The Generals defeated HU, 77-21, and GC, 68-27.
W&L (13-6, 7-0) won both relay events and had seven different swimmers notch a first-place finish.
In the relay events, the team of junior Jessica Shaw (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park), sophomores Lynn Bazzel (Atlanta, Ga./Lovett) and Sarah Simpson (Charlotte, N.C./South Mecklenburg), and senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) won the 400 medley relay (4:25.89). Junior Julianne Miata (Valhalla, N.Y./Westlake), seniors Danielle Cardone (Allendale, N.J./North Highlands Regional) and Colette Moryan (Westfield, N.J./Mount Saint Mary Academy), and freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier) took first in the 400 free relay (4:03.78).
Individually, Hayden placed first in the 200 free (2:03.56) and Simpson took the gold in the 100 fly (1:05.23). Sophomore Tara O’Neil (Glen Rock, N.J./Immaculate Heart) was the winner of the 1000 free in a time of 11:42.40, while junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherines) touched first in the 400 IM (4:59.41). Freshman Rosie Purdy (Bedford, N.Y./Fox Lane) won the 100 back (1:07.57), junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School) finished first in the 500 free (5:31.94) and sophomore Jenna Worsham (Cumming, Ga./Wesleyan School) was the victor of the 100 breast (1:13.67).
The Generals look to win their 18th ODAC Championship at the conference meet on Feb. 15-17 in Radford, Va.
BRIDGEWATER, Va. -- The Washington and Lee women's swim team defeated three ODAC teams on Saturday afternoon, downing Bridgewater (96-65), Emory & Henry (96-39) and Randolph (89-65). With the trio of wins, the Generals improve to 11-6 overall and 5-0 in the ODAC.
W&L won seven individual events and the 200 medley relay. The Blue and White were led by junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School), who totaled two first-place finishes and swam on the winning relay. Strachan took first in the 200 IM (2:36.94 and the 400 free (4:52.89).
She also teamed up with freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier), junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherine’s) and senior Collete Moryan (Westfield, N.J. / Mount Saint Mary Academy) to win the 200 medley relay in a time of 2:12.49.
Additionally, Mahoney, Hayden and Moryan each registered a winning performance. Mahoney touched first in the 100 fly (1:11.11), while Hayden posted the top time in the 200 free (2:15.90). Moryan placed first in the 100 back in a time of 1:16.42.
Senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) and junior Jessica Shaw (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park) rounded out the Generals' first-place finishes. Roberson won the 100 free (1:04.02) and Shaw touched first in the 800 free (10:08.51).
The Generals return to action on Saturday when they take on Guilford and Hollins at 1:00 pm in Hollins, Va.
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BRIDGEWATER, Va. -- The Washington and Lee women's swim team defeated three ODAC teams on Saturday afternoon, downing Bridgewater (96-65), Emory & Henry (96-39) and Randolph (89-65). With the trio of wins, the Generals improve to 11-6 overall and 5-0 in the ODAC.
W&L won seven individual events and the 200 medley relay. The Blue and White were led by junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School), who totaled two first-place finishes and swam on the winning relay. Strachan took first in the 200 IM (2:36.94 and the 400 free (4:52.89).
She also teamed up with freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier), junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherine’s) and senior Collete Moryan (Westfield, N.J. / Mount Saint Mary Academy) to win the 200 medley relay in a time of 2:12.49.
Additionally, Mahoney, Hayden and Moryan each registered a winning performance. Mahoney touched first in the 100 fly (1:11.11), while Hayden posted the top time in the 200 free (2:15.90). Moryan placed first in the 100 back in a time of 1:16.42.
Senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) and junior Jessica Shaw (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park) rounded out the Generals' first-place finishes. Roberson won the 100 free (1:04.02) and Shaw touched first in the 800 free (10:08.51).
The Generals return to action on Saturday when they take on Guilford and Hollins at 1:00 pm in Hollins, Va.
--GENERALS--
BRIDGEWATER, Va. -- The Washington and Lee women's swim team defeated three ODAC teams on Saturday afternoon, downing Bridgewater (96-65), Emory & Henry (96-39) and Randolph (89-65). With the trio of wins, the Generals improve to 11-6 overall and 5-0 in the ODAC.
W&L won seven individual events and the 200 medley relay. The Blue and White were led by junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School), who totaled two first-place finishes and swam on the winning relay. Strachan took first in the 200 IM (2:36.94 and the 400 free (4:52.89).
She also teamed up with freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier), junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherine’s) and senior Collete Moryan (Westfield, N.J. / Mount Saint Mary Academy) to win the 200 medley relay in a time of 2:12.49.
Additionally, Mahoney, Hayden and Moryan each registered a winning performance. Mahoney touched first in the 100 fly (1:11.11), while Hayden posted the top time in the 200 free (2:15.90). Moryan placed first in the 100 back in a time of 1:16.42.
Senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) and junior Jessica Shaw (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park) rounded out the Generals' first-place finishes. Roberson won the 100 free (1:04.02) and Shaw touched first in the 800 free (10:08.51).
The Generals return to action on Saturday when they take on Guilford and Hollins at 1:00 pm in Hollins, Va.
--GENERALS--
The Washington and Lee men’s and women’s swimming teams competed against Johns Hopkins on Saturday morning. The men fell, 153-109, while the women were defeated by JHU, 151-105.
For the men, senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) posted two first-place finishes. Sweet finished first in the 50 free (20.79) and the 100 free (46.78), before teaming up with senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro), junior Brett Tatman (Marietta, Ga./George Walton) and sophomore Brandon Barnds (Mission Hills, Kansas/Shawnee) to post another first-place finish with a time of 1:24.74 in the 200 free relay.
Junior Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell) also recorded a winning time for W&L. Crook placed first in the 500 free (4:50.60).
On the women’s side, juniors Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School) and Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherine’s) led the Generals with one first-place finish apiece. Strachan took gold in the 200 back with a time of 2:11.90, while Mahoney finished first in the 200 IM in a time of 2:17.92.
Strachan then joined freshmen Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) and Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier) and senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) in the 200 free relay to notch a first-place finish with a time of 1:43.75.
The men return to action on Friday when they travel to Virginia Tech for a 7:00 pm meet. The women travel to Bridgewater on Saturday for a 2:00 pm meet.
W&L was led by junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherines), sophomore Sarah Simpson (Charlotte, N.C./South Mecklenburg) and freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier), who each won two individual events.
Mahoney finished first in the 200 IM (2:17.92) and the 200 breast (2:34.24), while Simpson was the top performer in the 50 free (26:38) and the 100 free (56.98). Hayden took the gold in the 1000 free (11:07.04) and the 500 free (5:24.35).
Simpson and Hayden teamed by with senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) and freshman Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) to win the 400 free relay in a time of 3:50.00. The 400 medley relay team of Roberson, Mahoney, junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School) and sophomore Jenna Worsham (Cumming, Ga./Wesleyan School) also placed first in a time of 4:23.90.
Additionally, Smith and Strachan picked up individual wins on the evening. Smith took the 200 free (2:01.25), while Strachan touched first in the 200 back (2:14.03).
The Generals return to action on Jan. 26 when they host Johns Hopkins at 10:00 am.
LEXINGTON, Va. - The Washington and Lee men's and women's swimming teams competed against Marymount and Wingate on Saturday afternoon. The men swept both teams, edging out Wingate, 133-129, and defeating Marymount, 222-37. The women lost to Wingate, 160-101, but topped Marymount, 184.5-70.50.
For the women, junior Lindsay Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School) led the Generals with two first-place finishes. Strachan took gold in the 100 back with a time of 1:02.03 and finished first in the 200 back in a time of 2:12.63.
Freshmen Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) and Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier) also tallied first-place finishes. Smith was the top performer in the 200 free (2:01.33), while Hayden was the winner of the 500 free (5:24.49).
On the men's side, senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) posted two winning performances and competed on the first-place finishing 400 free relay. Sweet took first in both the 50 free (20.80 - "B" cut) and the 100 free (46.75).
Sweet then teamed up with senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro), junior Brett Tatman (Marietta, Ga./George Walton) and sophomore Brandon Barnds (Mission Hills, Kansas/Shawnee) to post a time of 3:09.79 in the 400 free relay.
Senior Will Hartmann (Williamsburg, Va./Walsingham Academy) and sophomore Josh Gonzalez (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) also recorded winning times for W&L. Hartmann placed first in the 100 back (54.80), while Gonzalez was first in the 100 butterfly (53.26).
The women return to action on Friday when they take on 2007 ODAC Champion Randolph-Macon. The men do not compete again until a dual meet with Johns Hopkins on Jan. 25-26.
LEXINGTON, Va. - The Washington and Lee men's and women's swimming teams competed against Marymount and Wingate on Saturday afternoon. The men swept both teams, edging out Wingate, 133-129, and defeating Marymount, 222-37. The women lost to Wingate, 160-101, but topped Marymount, 184.5-70.50.
For the women, junior Lindsay Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School) led the Generals with two first-place finishes. Strachan took gold in the 100 back with a time of 1:02.03 and finished first in the 200 back in a time of 2:12.63.
Freshmen Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) and Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier) also tallied first-place finishes. Smith was the top performer in the 200 free (2:01.33), while Hayden was the winner of the 500 free (5:24.49).
On the men's side, senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) posted two winning performances and competed on the first-place finishing 400 free relay. Sweet took first in both the 50 free (20.80 - "B" cut) and the 100 free (46.75).
Sweet then teamed up with senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro), junior Brett Tatman (Marietta, Ga./George Walton) and sophomore Brandon Barnds (Mission Hills, Kansas/Shawnee) to post a time of 3:09.79 in the 400 free relay.
Senior Will Hartmann (Williamsburg, Va./Walsingham Academy) and sophomore Josh Gonzalez (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) also recorded winning times for W&L. Hartmann placed first in the 100 back (54.80), while Gonzalez was first in the 100 butterfly (53.26).
The women return to action on Friday when they take on 2007 ODAC Champion Randolph-Macon. The men do not compete again until a dual meet with Johns Hopkins on Jan. 25-26.
GAMBIER, Ohio -- The Washington and Lee men’s and women’s swimming teams competed in the final day of the Nike Invitational hosted by Kenyon College on Saturday. The men finished sixth out of seven teams, while the women were eighth out of eight squads.
Senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) was the Generals’ top performer for the second-straight day as he totaled another NCAA “A” cut and swam on the “B” cut 400 free relay team. Sweet opened the day by breaking his own school record in the preliminaries of the 100 free with an “A” cut time of 45.15. In the finals, he placed second and broke his record again with a time of 45:04.
Senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro) also competed in the 100 free and recorded a “B” cut time of 46.54 in the preliminaries before taking seventh in the finals with a time of 45.95.
McGlaston and Sweet teamed up with junior Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell) and sophomore Brandon Barnds (Mission Hills, Kansas/Shawnee) to place third in the 400 free relay with a provisional qualifying time of 3:03.93, which was the second fastest time in W&L school history.
Crook and Barnds also posted solid performances in individual events. Crook took seventh in the 200 IM with a time of 1:55.58, while Barnds placed 17th in the 100 free (46.87).
The Generals return to action on Jan. 12 when they host Marymount at 1:00 pm.
Women’s Team Scores - FINAL 1. University of Kansas 1090.5 2. Kenyon College 894 3. Colgate University 764.5 4. Penn Swimming 625.5 5. Davidson College 485 6. Johns Hopkins University 169 7. Carnegie Mellon University 158.5 8. Washington & Lee University 78
Men’s Team Scores - FINAL 1. Kenyon College 1242.5 2. Penn Swimming 1196 3. Johns Hopkins University 515.5 4. Carnegie Mellon University 375 5. Davidson College 309 6. Washington & Lee University 296 7. Colgate University 268
GAMBIER, Ohio -- The Washington and Lee men’s and women’s swimming teams competed in the Nike Invitational hosted by Kenyon College on Friday. After two days of competition, the men’s team is currently sixth out of seven teams, while the women sit in eighth place out of eight squads.
Senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) led the W&L men with two outstanding individual performances. Sweet began the day by setting school and pool records in the preliminaries of the 50 free with an NCAA “A” cut time of 20.55 and then followed that up with a first-place finish in the finals, breaking his record with another “A” cut time of 20.43. Sweet also notched a “B” cut time in the preliminaries of the 200 free (1:40.80) and took third in the finals of the event (1:42.35).
Junior Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell) and senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro) also notched NCAA provisional qualifying times in individual events. Crook placed eighth in the 200 free (1:42.20), while McGlaston took fifth in the 50 free (20.90).
Additionally, the 200 free relay team of Sweet, McGlaston, junior Brett Tatman (Marietta, Ga./George Walton) and sophomore Brandon Barnds (Mission Hills, Kansas/Shawnee) took fourth in the 200 free relay with a “B” cut time of 1:23.30.
The Generals return to action for the final day of the Nike Invitational on Saturday at 10 am.
Women’s Team Scores - Through Event 20
1. University of Kansas 604.5
2. Kenyon College 512
3. Colgate University 404.5
4. University of Pennsylvania 350
5. Davidson College 252
6. Carnegie Mellon University 97
7. Johns Hopkins University 94
8. Washington and Lee University 51
Men’s Team Scores Through Event 20
1. University of Pennsylvania 704
2. Kenyon College 665
3. Johns Hopkins University 265.5
4. Carnegie Mellon University 206
5. Colgate University 173.5
6. Washington and Lee University 162
7. Davidson College 158
GAMBIER, Ohio -- The Washington and Lee men's and women's swimming teams were in action in the first day of the Nike Invitational hosted by Kenyon College on Thursday night.
Highlighting the evening was the performance of the 'A' men's 800 free relay team that placed fifth out of 25 teams in an NCAA "B" cut time of 6:51.56. Juniors Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell), Chris Diebold (Platte City, Mo./Landsdale Catholic) and Brett Tatman (Marietta, Ga./George Walton), and senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) made up the fifth-place team.
Additionally, senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro) was a member of the 'B' 800 free relay and swam a 'B' cut time of 1:42.77 in his 200 free split.
On the women's side, the quartet of freshmen Jaclyn Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) and Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier), and junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherines) and sophomore Sarah Simpson (Charlotte, N.C./South Mecklenburg) set a school record in the 800 free relay(8:07.49).
The Generals return to action for the second day of the Nike Invitational on Friday at 10 am.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Washington and Lee swimming teams were in action on Saturday afternoon at the Carnegie Mellon Quad Dual meet. The W&L men finished 3-0 with wins over CMU (140-122), Franklin & Marshall (184-78) and Rochester (189-73). The W&L women went 2-1 on the day, defeating F&M (135-127) and Rochester (159.5-102.5) and falling to CMU (137-95).
The W&L men (7-0) were led by senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro), who won two individual events and was part of two winning relay teams. McGlaston won the 50 free in an NCAA “B” cut time of 21.20 and finished first in the 100 free with a time of 47.57. He also swam on the winning 200 medley relay (1:37.81) and 400 free relay (3:12.67) teams.
Sophomore Josh Gonzalez (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) touched first in the 100 (53.54) and 200 fly (1:59.18) and swam a leg on the winning 200 medley relay team, while junior Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell) won the 500 free (4:46.25) and the 200 IM (1:57.87) and also swam on the winning 200 medley relay.
Senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) emerged victorious in the 200 free with a time of 1:45.76 and swam a leg on the winning 400 free relay team.
The W&L women (6-4) were paced by freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier), who won the 1000 free (10:59.58), finished second in the 500 free (5:23.84) and swam a leg on the second-place 400 free relay team (3:46.31).
Freshman Jaclyn Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) won the 200 free with a time of 2:00.81 and also swam a leg on the 400 free relay team, while junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School) finished second in the 200 back (2:13.87) and third in the 100 back (1:01.87). Junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherines) wrapped up the Generals’ leaders by finishing second in the 200 IM (2:17.50) and third in the 200 breast (2:35.58).
The W&L men and women both return to action on November 29 as they participate in the NIKE Kenyon Cup Invite in Gambier, Ohio.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Washington and Lee swimming teams were in action on Saturday afternoon at the Carnegie Mellon Quad Dual meet. The W&L men finished 3-0 with wins over CMU (140-122), Franklin & Marshall (184-78) and Rochester (189-73). The W&L women went 2-1 on the day, defeating F&M (135-127) and Rochester (159.5-102.5) and falling to CMU (137-95).
The W&L men (7-0) were led by senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro), who won two individual events and was part of two winning relay teams. McGlaston won the 50 free in an NCAA “B” cut time of 21.20 and finished first in the 100 free with a time of 47.57. He also swam on the winning 200 medley relay (1:37.81) and 400 free relay (3:12.67) teams.
Sophomore Josh Gonzalez (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) touched first in the 100 (53.54) and 200 fly (1:59.18) and swam a leg on the winning 200 medley relay team, while junior Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell) won the 500 free (4:46.25) and the 200 IM (1:57.87) and also swam on the winning 200 medley relay.
Senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) emerged victorious in the 200 free with a time of 1:45.76 and swam a leg on the winning 400 free relay team.
The W&L women (6-4) were paced by freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier), who won the 1000 free (10:59.58), finished second in the 500 free (5:23.84) and swam a leg on the second-place 400 free relay team (3:46.31).
Freshman Jaclyn Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) won the 200 free with a time of 2:00.81 and also swam a leg on the 400 free relay team, while junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School) finished second in the 200 back (2:13.87) and third in the 100 back (1:01.87). Junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherines) wrapped up the Generals’ leaders by finishing second in the 200 IM (2:17.50) and third in the 200 breast (2:35.58).
The W&L men and women both return to action on November 29 as they participate in the NIKE Kenyon Cup Invite in Gambier, Ohio.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Washington and Lee swimming teams were in action on Saturday afternoon at the Carnegie Mellon Quad Dual meet. The W&L men finished 3-0 with wins over CMU (140-122), Franklin & Marshall (184-78) and Rochester (189-73). The W&L women went 2-1 on the day, defeating F&M (135-127) and Rochester (159.5-102.5) and falling to CMU (137-95).
The W&L men (7-0) were led by senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro), who won two individual events and was part of two winning relay teams. McGlaston won the 50 free in an NCAA “B” cut time of 21.20 and finished first in the 100 free with a time of 47.57. He also swam on the winning 200 medley relay (1:37.81) and 400 free relay (3:12.67) teams.
Sophomore Josh Gonzalez (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) touched first in the 100 (53.54) and 200 fly (1:59.18) and swam a leg on the winning 200 medley relay team, while junior Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell) won the 500 free (4:46.25) and the 200 IM (1:57.87) and also swam on the winning 200 medley relay.
Senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) emerged victorious in the 200 free with a time of 1:45.76 and swam a leg on the winning 400 free relay team.
The W&L women (6-4) were paced by freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier), who won the 1000 free (10:59.58), finished second in the 500 free (5:23.84) and swam a leg on the second-place 400 free relay team (3:46.31).
Freshman Jaclyn Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) won the 200 free with a time of 2:00.81 and also swam a leg on the 400 free relay team, while junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School) finished second in the 200 back (2:13.87) and third in the 100 back (1:01.87). Junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherines) wrapped up the Generals’ leaders by finishing second in the 200 IM (2:17.50) and third in the 200 breast (2:35.58).
The W&L men and women both return to action on November 29 as they participate in the NIKE Kenyon Cup Invite in Gambier, Ohio.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. -- The Washington and Lee men's swimming team defeated Gettysburg, 104-93, while the women's swimming team topped Bryn Mawr, 86-9, but lost to the Bullets, 61-33, on Saturday afternoon in Gettysburg, Pa.
On the men's side, the Generals (4-0) won both the 400 medley relay and the 400 free relay. The team of senior Evan Fitzgerald (Southern Pines, N.C./Oneal School), sophomore Ian Childers (Ona, W. Va./Greater Latrobe), freshman Brandon Wilder (Suffolk, Va./Nansemond-Suffolk Academy) and sophomore Brandon Barnds (Mission Hills, Kansas/Shawnee) won the medley relay in a time of 3:45.03, while the quartet of seniors Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) and Joe Steiner (Greensburg, Pa./Latrobe), sophomore Nicholas Talluri (Mount Airy, N.C./Mount Airy) and freshman Ryan Elsey (Olathe, Kan./Olathe South) placed first in the free relay in a time of 3:23.40. Wilder also notched a win in the 200 fly, touching in a time of 2:05.27.
The women (4-3) were paced by junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School), who finished first in the 200 back and competed on the second-place finishing 400 medley relay.
Additionally, freshman Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood), junior Julianne Miata (Valhalla, N.Y./Westlake), senior Colette Moryan (Westfield, N.J./Mount Saint Mary Academy) and junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherines) all notched second-place finishes on the day. Smith was the second finisher in the 200 free (2:02.02), Miata took second in the 50 free (25.88), Moryan was second in the 200 fly (2:22.01) and Mahoney was second in the 200 breast (2:35.55).
The Generals return to action on Saturday when they travel to Pittsburgh, Pa., to take on Carnegie Mellon, the University of Rochester and Franklin & Marshall at 1:00 pm.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. -- The Washington and Lee men's swimming team defeated Gettysburg, 104-93, while the women's swimming team topped Bryn Mawr, 86-9, but lost to the Bullets, 61-33, on Saturday afternoon in Gettysburg, Pa.
On the men's side, the Generals (4-0) won both the 400 medley relay and the 400 free relay. The team of senior Evan Fitzgerald (Southern Pines, N.C./Oneal School), sophomore Ian Childers (Ona, W. Va./Greater Latrobe), freshman Brandon Wilder (Suffolk, Va./Nansemond-Suffolk Academy) and sophomore Brandon Barnds (Mission Hills, Kansas/Shawnee) won the medley relay in a time of 3:45.03, while the quartet of seniors Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) and Joe Steiner (Greensburg, Pa./Latrobe), sophomore Nicholas Talluri (Mount Airy, N.C./Mount Airy) and freshman Ryan Elsey (Olathe, Kan./Olathe South) placed first in the free relay in a time of 3:23.40. Wilder also notched a win in the 200 fly, touching in a time of 2:05.27.
The women (4-3) were paced by junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School), who finished first in the 200 back and competed on the second-place finishing 400 medley relay.
Additionally, freshman Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood), junior Julianne Miata (Valhalla, N.Y./Westlake), senior Colette Moryan (Westfield, N.J./Mount Saint Mary Academy) and junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherines) all notched second-place finishes on the day. Smith was the second finisher in the 200 free (2:02.02), Miata took second in the 50 free (25.88), Moryan was second in the 200 fly (2:22.01) and Mahoney was second in the 200 breast (2:35.55).
The Generals return to action on Saturday when they travel to Pittsburgh, Pa., to take on Carnegie Mellon, the University of Rochester and Franklin & Marshall at 1:00 pm.
LEXINGTON, Va. -- The Washington and Lee women's swim team won both of its ODAC meets on Friday evening at Cy Twombly Pool. The Generals downed Emory & Henry, 71-12, and defeated Sweet Briar, 55-39.
The Generals swept both relay events and won several individual events. The team of seniors Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) and Colette Moryan (Westfield, N.J./Mount Saint Mary Academy), sophomore Lynn Bazzel (Atlanta, Ga./The Lovett School) and freshman Tara O'Neil (Glen Rock, N.J./Immaculate Heart) won the 200 medley relay in a meet-record time of 2:00.56. Roberson also teamed up with freshmen Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier) and Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood), and sophomore Katie Boiles (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) to win the 200 free relay in a meet-record time of 1:47.31.
In the individual events, Smith took first and set a new meet record in the 100 fly (1:02.30) and Hayden was the first finisher in the 100 free (58:26). Junior Julianne Miata (Valhalla, N.Y./Westlake) racked up two first-place finishes, taking gold in the 500 free (5:46.40) and setting a new meet record in the 200 IM (2:20.46).
The Generals return to action on Saturday when they travel to Gettysburg to take on the Bullets and Bryn Mawr at 2:00 pm.
LEXINGTON, Va. -- The Washington and Lee women's swim team won both of its ODAC meets on Friday evening at Cy Twombly Pool. The Generals downed Emory & Henry, 71-12, and defeated Sweet Briar, 55-39.
The Generals swept both relay events and won several individual events. The team of seniors Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) and Colette Moryan (Westfield, N.J./Mount Saint Mary Academy), sophomore Lynn Bazzel (Atlanta, Ga./The Lovett School) and freshman Tara O'Neil (Glen Rock, N.J./Immaculate Heart) won the 200 medley relay in a meet-record time of 2:00.56. Roberson also teamed up with freshmen Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier) and Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood), and sophomore Katie Boiles (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) to win the 200 free relay in a meet-record time of 1:47.31.
In the individual events, Smith took first and set a new meet record in the 100 fly (1:02.30) and Hayden was the first finisher in the 100 free (58:26). Junior Julianne Miata (Valhalla, N.Y./Westlake) racked up two first-place finishes, taking gold in the 500 free (5:46.40) and setting a new meet record in the 200 IM (2:20.46).
The Generals return to action on Saturday when they travel to Gettysburg to take on the Bullets and Bryn Mawr at 2:00 pm.
LEXINGTON, Va. – The Washington and Lee men’s swimming team posted a 161-96 victory over Centre, while the women were defeated by a score of 141-121 on Saturday morning at the Cy Tombly Pool.
On the men’s side, the Generals were led by senior Will Hartmann’s (Williamsburg, Va./Walsingham Academy) three first-place finishes in the individual events. Hartmann touched first in the 100-yard backstroke (55.96), 200-yard backstroke (2:02.78) and 200-yard IM (2:03.41). Junior Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell) also notched two first-place finishes in individual events. Crook finished first in the 200-yard freestyle (1:45.42) and the 500-yard freestyle (4:48.91).
Hartmann and Crook were joined by five more W&L swimmers, who also had first-place finishes. Sophomore Winston Stagg (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School) was the first finisher in the 100-yard breastroke (1:02.96), while sophomore Josh Gonzalez (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) was victorious in the 200-yard butterfly (2:01.53). Senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro) won the 50-yard freestyle (21:26), while senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) posted a first-place finish in the 100-yard freestyle (47.83). Sophomore Ian Childers (Ona, W. Va./Greater Latrobe) took gold in the 200-yard breastroke (2:17.62).
The men also swept the two relay events. The team of Stagg, Crook, Gonzalez and McGlaston placed first in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1.38.68. Crook, sophomore Brandon Barnds (Mission Hills, Kansas/Shawnee), McGlaston and Sweet finished first in the 400-yard freestyle relay (3:11.90).
On the women’s side, W&L was paced by junior Susan Mahoney (Richmond, Va./St. Catherine’s) and junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School) with two first-place finishes apiece. Mahoney finished first in the 100-yard breastroke (1:13.54) and the 200-yard IM (2.19.68), while Stachan touched first in the 100-yard backstroke (1:02.77) and the 200-yard backstroke (2:14.84).
Additionally, freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier) took the gold in the 1000 yard freestyle with a time of 11:18.75 and junior Julianne Miata (Valhalla, N.Y./Westlake) was victorious in the 200-yard butterfly (2:18.78).
The men return to action on Saturday as they travel to Gettysburg for a 2:00 pm meet. The women’s team returns to action on Friday as they host Emory and Henry for a 7:00 pm meet.
LEXINGTON, Va. – The Washington and Lee men’s and women’s swim teams both posted wins over Transylvania in their first home meet of the 2007-08 season on Saturday afternoon at Cy Twombly Pool. The men won by a score of 116-82, while the women downed the Pioneers, 108-82.
On the men’s side, the Generals had six different swimmers finish first in the individual events. Sophomore Dan Austin (Terrace Park, Ohio/Mariemont) touched first in the 1000 free (10:23.78), while sophomore Jonathan Giesen (Hoover, Ala./Paul Laurence Dunbar) was the first finisher in the 200 free (1:51.89). Junior Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell) notched first in the 200 IM (1:59.31), sophomore Nick Talluri (Mount Airy, N.C./Mount Airy) was victorious in the 100 free (50.28) and senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) registered first in the 500 free (4:58.28). Sophomore Ian Childers (Ona, W. Va./Greater Latrobe) took gold in the 200 breast ( 2:19.52).
The men also swept the relay events. The team of Childers, and seniors Evan Fitzgerald (Southern Pines, N.C./Oneal School), Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro) and Adam Schapiro (Cincinnati, Ohio/Indian Hill) won the 400 medley relay in a time of 3:46.48. McGlaston, Fitzgerald, Sweet and senior Will Hartmann (Williamsburg, Va./Walsingham Academy) teamed up to win the 400 free relay (3:16.22).
Junior Julianne Miata (Valhalla, N.Y./Westlake), and freshmen Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier) and Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) led the women with two first-place finishes each. Miata touched first in the 50 free (25:45) and the 200 fly (2:19.68), while Hayden won the 1000 free (11:18.03) and the 200 back (2:21.30). Smith was the first finisher in the 200 free (2:00.37) and the 500 free (5:30.53).
Additionally, the team of sophomores Jenna Worsham (Cumming, Ga./Wesleyan School) and Lynn Bazzel (Atlanta, Ga./The Lovett School), senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) and junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Maggie Walker Governor's School) won the 400 medley relay in a time of 4:15.62.
The men and women return to action on Saturday when they host Centre at 10:00 am.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. -- The Washington and Lee swimming teams opened their 2007-08 seasons with a meet against Mary Washington on Saturday afternoon. Then men won by a score of 169-93, while the women were defeated by the Eagles, 169-93.
The men's win was highlighted by the performances of seniors Will Hartmann (Williamsburg, Va./Walsingham Academy), Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro) and Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day). Hartmann took first place in the 100 back (54:87), the 200 back (2:01.86) and the 200 IM (2:02.55), while McGlaston on the 50 free in an NCAA "B" cut time of 20.82. Sweet won a pair of events, touching first in the 200 free (1:44.59) and the 100 free (47.01).
McGlaston also competed on the winning 200 free (1:26.13) and 200 medley (1:38.46) relays. On the 200 medley relay, he was joined by junior Paul Crook (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell), and sophomores Winston Stagg (Midlothian, Va./Maggie L. Walker Governor's School) and Josh Gonzalez (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan). Crook, McGlaston, Sweet and sophomore Brandon Barnds (Mission Hills, Kansas / Shawnee) comprised the winning 200 free relay.
Crook also took home two wins for W&L, finishing first in the 100 breast in a time of 1:02.50 and the 500 free in a time of 4:48.91.
On the women's side, the Generals were led by freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier), who won two events. Hayden placed first in the 1000 free with a time of 11:07.11 and the 500 free in a time of 5:25.15.
Additionally, juniors Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Maggie Walker Governor's School) and Julianne Miata (Valhalla, N.Y./Westlake) each won an individual event for the Blue and White. Strachan placed first in the 100 back (1:01.70), while Miata registered the top time in the 100 fly (1:03.11).
The Generals return to action on Saturday when they host Transylvania at noon.