2008 Woodie Awards
Women's swimming suffers setback at California U. of Pa.
By Andy Barlow
Issue date: 1/25/08 Section: Sports
The SRU women's swimming team suffered losses at the hands of PSAC opponents California (Pa.) and Lock Haven at Saturday's dual meet, but the scores alone could not tell the whole story.
The Rock (2-5) lost by a score of 83-39 to California and 65-57 to hosting Lock Haven. Despite the losses, improvements are being made by individuals and the team as a whole, members of the swimming team and Coach Jim Yeamans said.
"Even though the points did not lead us to a victory, the girls swam fast and accomplished personal records," senior Beth Choike said.
Choike finished second in the 200-meter backstroke with a time of 2:22.28. Another strong performance came from junior Heather Walbright, who finished second in the 500-meter freestyle. Choike and Walbright joined junior Lauren Hervatin and sophomore Raquel Woerner in a first-place victory in the 400-meter freestyle relay. Senior Jes Student finished second in the 100-meter butterfly as well.
Student said the team was tired following a winter break training trip to Daytona Beach, Fla. That fatigue, however, did not stop each Rock swimmer from putting forth her best effort, she said.
"I am very proud of the girls and all their hard work despite being tired," Student said. "We are looking forward to some rest going into our last meets."
The next item on the SRU swimming schedule is the Carnegie Mellon Invitational in Pittsburgh on Feb. 1. While the swimmers intend to battle for personal bests and to qualify for the PSAC Championships, no one expects success more than Yeamans.
"These girls have a lot of heart," Yeamans said. "They have trained very hard and have been through a lot. It is remarkable."
With a few opportunities still remaining this season, the Rock swimming squad has plenty of time to continue proving that heart and hard work can do remarkable things in the athletic realm. Student is a firm believer in her team, regardless of its 2-5 record.
"I look forward to seeing this team grow and being able to prove ourselves in the future," she said.
The Rock (2-5) lost by a score of 83-39 to California and 65-57 to hosting Lock Haven. Despite the losses, improvements are being made by individuals and the team as a whole, members of the swimming team and Coach Jim Yeamans said.
"Even though the points did not lead us to a victory, the girls swam fast and accomplished personal records," senior Beth Choike said.
Choike finished second in the 200-meter backstroke with a time of 2:22.28. Another strong performance came from junior Heather Walbright, who finished second in the 500-meter freestyle. Choike and Walbright joined junior Lauren Hervatin and sophomore Raquel Woerner in a first-place victory in the 400-meter freestyle relay. Senior Jes Student finished second in the 100-meter butterfly as well.
Student said the team was tired following a winter break training trip to Daytona Beach, Fla. That fatigue, however, did not stop each Rock swimmer from putting forth her best effort, she said.
"I am very proud of the girls and all their hard work despite being tired," Student said. "We are looking forward to some rest going into our last meets."
The next item on the SRU swimming schedule is the Carnegie Mellon Invitational in Pittsburgh on Feb. 1. While the swimmers intend to battle for personal bests and to qualify for the PSAC Championships, no one expects success more than Yeamans.
"These girls have a lot of heart," Yeamans said. "They have trained very hard and have been through a lot. It is remarkable."
With a few opportunities still remaining this season, the Rock swimming squad has plenty of time to continue proving that heart and hard work can do remarkable things in the athletic realm. Student is a firm believer in her team, regardless of its 2-5 record.
"I look forward to seeing this team grow and being able to prove ourselves in the future," she said.
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