GRANTHAM, Pa. – The Messiah men's and women's swimming teams competed in a Virtual Meet in Fredericksen Natatorium on Saturday afternoon. The competition was composed of 14 events, as both the men's and women's teams rolled out a number of competitors to place top times.
The virtual competition was also a Senior Day celebration for three senior members of Messiah swimming. Seniors
Molly Elspas,
Maelyn Elder, and
Jake Valentine were honored before the meet for their commitments and contributions to Messiah swimming.
Strong Finishes
The first event of the meet, the 200 Yard Medley Relay, featured the two senior women swimmers in a relay team, along with
Abigail Soerens and
Lainey Flanagan. The relay team, touching in 1:59.77, edged a team composed of
Sophie Schulze,
Rachel Bruns,
Katelyn Boyce, and
Evangeline Soerens (1:59.91).
Sophomore
Isaac McCabe had a strong afternoon in the pool, touching first in the 100 Yard Breaststroke (1:02.90), the 200 Yard Breaststroke (2:17.38), and the 200 Yard IM (2:07.84).
Freshman
Andrew Roberti turned in two first-place finishes on the afternoon, leading the pack in the 200 Yard Butterfly (2:12.56), and finishing first in the 100 Yard Butterfly with a time of 55.95, clipping teammate
Brennen Puckett (56.84).
Reigning MAC Rookie of the Year, Boyce, paced the pack in the 200 Yard Butterfly (2:24.32) and 200 Yard IM (2:19.47). Freshman E. Soerens made her mark on the afternoon, touching first in the 500 Yard Freestyle with a time of 5:59.07, as well as leading the winning relay team in the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay (4:05.27). Elder,
Abigail Soerens, and Flanagan followed E. Soerens for the team's first-place finish.
What's Up Next
The Messiah men's and women's swimming teams will host Stevenson University next Saturday, Mar. 20, at 1:00 p.m. in Fredericksen Natatorium.
