The Wheaton College Department of Athletics held its annual awards ceremony last night. To read the complete article, click here.
Senior Nicole Zais picked up the Debi Field Athlete Award as the school's top female athlete. Zach Hicks '07 drew the Claudia Friese Special Recognition Award, which recognizes behind-the-scenes dedication to the athletic program.
A three-time All-American, Zais became the first women's swimmer in program history to garner All-America accolades in an individual event, doing so twice this past winter in the 100- and 200-yard breaststrokes. She placed sixth in the 200 breaststroke, leading the Lyons to a tie for 37th place nationally. Nicole has a program-high-tying 13 all-league finishes, which requires placing in the top two at the conference championship, and she is a part of an astounding nine school records. Way to go NICOLE!!
Zach was a four-year member of the men's swimming & diving team. He returned to Wheaton for a two-year stint as the coordinator for varsity sports and external relations. In addition to his role as a member of the athletic department's senior management staff, Zach served as an assistant to the men's and women's swimming & diving coach. If that wasn't enough, this past year, Zach added director of club sports, intramurals and recreation to his job title, along with coordinator of the Wheaton Athletic Mentors (WAMs), which is the school's student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC). He also helped to create a mentorship program for the United Men of Color (UMC) community called Champ. Way to go ZACH!!
Congratulations guys!!!!!
Wheaton Team Banquet
Wheaton College Swimming and Diving met yesterday on campus to celebrate a tremendous season. The first award of the night was MVP, followed by the coaches award, most improved.
Most Valuable Swimmer - Male
Freshman Emerson Jenkins had an amazing first seaon with the Lyons, finishing in 8th place in the 50 free (21.34p), 14th in the 100 breast (1:02.25p) and 9th in the 100 free (47.29) at NEWMACs. He was also a part of Wheatons All-American Relay team in the 200 Medley with seniors Ben Sabol, Sam Dean-Lee and Zach Fichman-Klein (pictured below).
Most Valuable Swimmer - Female
Senior Nicole Zais had a stellar season highlighted by her 6th place finish in the 200 breaststroke at NCAA's in school record fashion (2:18.60). She is the first ever Wheaton female swimmer in history to achieve this success. Congratulations Nicole.
Coaches Award - Male
Congratulations junior co-captain Alex Hosey!
Coaches Award - Female
Congratulations senior diver Emma Chaiken!!
Most Improved - Male
Griffin Hanley had a great sophomore season with the Lyons. He dropped 1.06 seconds in the 50 free, 2.78 seconds in the 100 breaststroke, and 4.49 seconds in the 200 breaststroke from last years NEWMAC Championship meet. And this doesn't include relay splits!! Congrats Griffin!!
Congratulations Sophomore NEWMAC All-American Elle Van Cott saw vast improvements this year. After giving up a third individual event to swim 5 relays at NEWMACs, Elle was given the chance to prove herself in the backstrokes. She did an amazing job, earning school records in the 50 and 100 backstroke in 28.04 and 1:00.31 respectively. Congratulations Elle!!
After the awards portion of the evening, each swimmer was presented with their varsity certificates.
Freshman 2014
Sophomores 2013
Juniors 2012
Seniors 2011
Congratulations everyone!! See you all next year!!
Most Valuable Swimmer - Male
Freshman Emerson Jenkins had an amazing first seaon with the Lyons, finishing in 8th place in the 50 free (21.34p), 14th in the 100 breast (1:02.25p) and 9th in the 100 free (47.29) at NEWMACs. He was also a part of Wheatons All-American Relay team in the 200 Medley with seniors Ben Sabol, Sam Dean-Lee and Zach Fichman-Klein (pictured below).
Most Valuable Swimmer - Female
Senior Nicole Zais had a stellar season highlighted by her 6th place finish in the 200 breaststroke at NCAA's in school record fashion (2:18.60). She is the first ever Wheaton female swimmer in history to achieve this success. Congratulations Nicole.Coaches Award - Male
Congratulations junior co-captain Alex Hosey!Coaches Award - Female
Congratulations senior diver Emma Chaiken!!Most Improved - Male
Griffin Hanley had a great sophomore season with the Lyons. He dropped 1.06 seconds in the 50 free, 2.78 seconds in the 100 breaststroke, and 4.49 seconds in the 200 breaststroke from last years NEWMAC Championship meet. And this doesn't include relay splits!! Congrats Griffin!!
Congratulations Sophomore NEWMAC All-American Elle Van Cott saw vast improvements this year. After giving up a third individual event to swim 5 relays at NEWMACs, Elle was given the chance to prove herself in the backstrokes. She did an amazing job, earning school records in the 50 and 100 backstroke in 28.04 and 1:00.31 respectively. Congratulations Elle!!After the awards portion of the evening, each swimmer was presented with their varsity certificates.
Freshman 2014
Sophomores 2013
Juniors 2012
Seniors 2011Congratulations everyone!! See you all next year!!
Nicole Zais TEARS it up at NCAA's
Last week coach JP Gowdy and Wheaton senior Nicole Zais travelled to The University of Tennessee for the 2011 Division III NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. On the third day of competition, Nicole broke her own school record in the 100 breaststroke finishing 15th in 1:04.23. On the final day of competition, Nicole placed 6th in the 200 breaststroke in a blistering fast 2:18.60. This makes Nicole the highest individual female finisher at an NCAA Championship in Wheaton history. To read the full story, click here.
Congratulations Nicole!!
Wheaton College Swimming and Diving will have their banquet on Sunday April 4th to celebrate a great year of solid racing.
Congratulations Nicole!!
Wheaton College Swimming and Diving will have their banquet on Sunday April 4th to celebrate a great year of solid racing.
Unofficial Psych Sheet for Nationals
Congrats to seniors Dania Piscetta and Nicole Zais for their births to the NCAA's in Tennessee on March 23-26.
Dania will swim the 50 and 100 freestyle and the 100 butterfly. Nicole will swim the 50 freestyle and the 100 and 200 breaststroke. To read more about Nicole and Dania, click here.
To see the uncut psych sheet for Nationals, click here.
Congrats ladies!!
Dania will swim the 50 and 100 freestyle and the 100 butterfly. Nicole will swim the 50 freestyle and the 100 and 200 breaststroke. To read more about Nicole and Dania, click here.
To see the uncut psych sheet for Nationals, click here.
Congrats ladies!!
NICOLE ZAIS qualifies for NCAA's
While the men were duking it out the MIT's pool, senior Nicole Zais traveled to NYU for a last chance meet to qualify for Nationals. With one other swimmer by her side, Nicole broke her own school record, qualifying for NCAA with an A cut time in the 200 breaststroke 2:19.35. Read the complete article here.
Congratulations Nicole!!!
Congratulations Nicole!!!
NEWMACs NEWMACs NEWMACs MEN
The men had a great meet this past weekend at MIT, defeating NEWMAC foe WPI, finishing in fourth place behind MIT, Coast Guard and Springfield.
Day 1
The first day of competition found the men Zach FIchman-Klein, Sam Neill, Ben Sabol, Emmerson Jenkins in 5th in the 200 freestyle relay 1:25.55(prelim)
Emmerson Jenkins finished 8th in the 50 free 21.34(prelim)
The 400 Medley Relay team of Ben Sabol, Sam Dean-Lee, Zach Fichman-Klein and Emmerson Jenkins finished 4th 3:32.93
Charlie Maier finished 4th on the one meter dive 426.60
Day 2
The 200 Medley Relay team of Sabol, Dean-Lee, Fichman-Klein, Jenkins had an All Conference swim with a 2nd place finish 1:35.43
Spencer Deans finished 11th and Eddie Gillie 14th in the 400 IM
Zach Fichman-Klein finished 8th in the 100 fly
Sam Dean-Lee finished 8th, Zach finished 12th and Emmerson finished 14th in the 100 brea
Ben Sabol finished 8th in the 100 back and Devon Best finished 14th
Day 3
The final night of competition saw some great swims from Christian Woods 17:10.17 (12th) and Spencer Deans 17:21.85 (14th) in the 1650 freestyle
Devon Best and Ben Sabol finished 11th and 13th respectively in the 200 backstroke
Emmerson Jenkins finished 9th in the 100 freestyle 47:29
In the 200 breaststroke Trevor Deans was 12th, Kyle Wilson was 15th 2:19.76 and Sam Dean-Lee was 16th
Corey Best finished 8th in the 200 fly
Charlie Maier finished 5th on the three meter dive
The final event of the competition saw the 400 freestyle relay team of Nick Oliveri, Sam Neill, Sam Dean-Lee and Emmerson Jenkins finished 5th 3:12.07
GREAT JOB by everyone. Stay tuned for Nationals Information
Day 1
The first day of competition found the men Zach FIchman-Klein, Sam Neill, Ben Sabol, Emmerson Jenkins in 5th in the 200 freestyle relay 1:25.55(prelim)
Emmerson Jenkins finished 8th in the 50 free 21.34(prelim)
The 400 Medley Relay team of Ben Sabol, Sam Dean-Lee, Zach Fichman-Klein and Emmerson Jenkins finished 4th 3:32.93
Charlie Maier finished 4th on the one meter dive 426.60
Day 2
The 200 Medley Relay team of Sabol, Dean-Lee, Fichman-Klein, Jenkins had an All Conference swim with a 2nd place finish 1:35.43
Spencer Deans finished 11th and Eddie Gillie 14th in the 400 IM
Zach Fichman-Klein finished 8th in the 100 fly
Sam Dean-Lee finished 8th, Zach finished 12th and Emmerson finished 14th in the 100 brea
Ben Sabol finished 8th in the 100 back and Devon Best finished 14th
Day 3
The final night of competition saw some great swims from Christian Woods 17:10.17 (12th) and Spencer Deans 17:21.85 (14th) in the 1650 freestyle
Devon Best and Ben Sabol finished 11th and 13th respectively in the 200 backstroke
Emmerson Jenkins finished 9th in the 100 freestyle 47:29
In the 200 breaststroke Trevor Deans was 12th, Kyle Wilson was 15th 2:19.76 and Sam Dean-Lee was 16th
Corey Best finished 8th in the 200 fly
Charlie Maier finished 5th on the three meter dive
The final event of the competition saw the 400 freestyle relay team of Nick Oliveri, Sam Neill, Sam Dean-Lee and Emmerson Jenkins finished 5th 3:12.07
GREAT JOB by everyone. Stay tuned for Nationals Information
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