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Riley Brown
Back/IM Sophomore
Baton Rouge, La. 6-3 | 180
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2021-22 (Freshman)
• At the 2022 Big 12 Championships, Brown appeared in the consolation finals of the 100 back (52.30) and the 200 back (1:50.96); he also swam in the bonus final of the 500 free (3:11.17)
• Swam in the 100 back (54.26) and the 200 back (1:58.46) against Villanova; additionally, was a member of the 400 free relay (3rd – 3:11.17) and the 200 medley relay (6th – 1:38.12)
• Took third in the B final of the 200 back (1:52.04) and won the C final of the 100 back (51.60) at the 2021 WVU Invitational; also competed in the 500 free (5:03.89) and was a part of the 400 medley relay (1:52.04)
• Against Penn State, he swam in the 200 back (8th – 1:57.24), 100 back (53.81) and was a member of the 400 medley relay (8th – 3:34.03)
• Was a member of the third-place 200 medley relay team (1:37.13) and the fourthplace 400 medley relay team (3:34.02) at the WV State Games
• Additionally, at State Games, he earned an individual fourth-place finish in the 200 back (1:55.46) and competed in the 100 back (7th – 54.70), the 200 IM (10th –2:02.13) and the 200 free (16th – 1:49.58)
High School
• Attended Liberty Magnet High School and swam for coach Jacob Waldrop
• Swam club for Crawfish Aquatics under coach Jayme Cramer
• Four-time USA Swimming All-American and Louisiana All-State Team (short and long course)
• 2021 Men’s Swimming Advocate Star of Stars Award
• 2020 NISCA All-American Award
• The CCSL All-time record holder in the 100 back
• Four-time All-Metro Capital City High School Swim League
• Three-time Liberty Magnet HS Team Captain
• Two-time LHSAA Division 2 State Champion in the 100 back and 200 IM; also won the 2018 LHSAA Division 3 100 back
• Two-time All-State LHSAA Division 3 swimmer; also a two-time All-State Division 2 swimmer
• Two-time Male Swimmer of the Meet for CCSL Championship (2019/2020)
• Was the 2019 LHSSA State Championship Male Swimmer of the Meet
• Won the 100 back at the 2020 & 2021 Louisiana Short Course Swimming Championship; Brown also was the 2019 LA Long Course State Champion in the 200 back
Personal
• Son of Jim and Lee Brown
• Birthday is January 20
• Has one sister, Adelaide Brown
• Sister, Adelaide, was a varsity swimmer at Saint Louis University from 2017-19
• Majoring in finance
Glenn Eloriaga
Diving Sophomore
Burlington, Ontario
5-7 | 125
2021-22 (Freshman)
• NCAA Zone A Championships Qualifier – men’s platform
• Second Team All-Big 12
• Advanced to the finals on platform of the 2022 NCAA Zone A Championships after scoring a 290.70 during prelims, he took 14th overall with a combined score of 599.20 and a finals score of 208.50
• Competed in the championship finals on platform (7th – 297.30) at the 2022 Big 12 Championships
• Also, at Conference Championships, he took second and third in the consolation finals on 3-meter (312.35) and 1-meter (240.35)
• Against Villanova, he finished third on 1-meter (252.60) and fourth on 3-meter (254.05)
• Took fourth on platform, with a total of 305.40, at the WVU Invitational
• Additionally, at the winter invite, he competed in the championship finals on 1-meter (7th – 250.90), 3-meter (8th – 284.95)
• Finished sixth against PSU on 1-meter (198.83) and 3-meter (197.70)
High School
• Attended Corpus Christi Secondary School
• Was a member of the Etobicoke Dive Club and dove under coach Misha Kordyukov
• Took sixth place at the 2018 Speedo Junior Elite National meet in Winnipeg
Personal
• Son of Gereon and Girlie Eloriaga
• Birthday is August 28
• Has one sister
• Majoring in aerospace engineering
2021-22 (Sophomore)
• Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• First Team All-Big 12
• CSCAA Qualifier
• Had three top-ten finishes at the CSCAA National Invitational, including the 50 back (5th – 22.29), the 100 back (6th – 48.02) and the 200 back (9th – 1:46.87); was a member of the 12th place 400 medley relay team (3:16.23)
• Earned two individual bronze medals at the 2022 Big 12 Championships, including the 100 back (47.71) and the 200 back (1:45.79); also competed in the consolation finals of the 50 free (21.18)
• Additionally, at Big 12s, he was a member of two bronze-medal relays, the 400 medley (3:11.88) and the 200 medley (1:26.47)
• Secured a pair of victories against Villanova, including the 100 back (49.42) and as a member of the 200 medley relay (1:31.53); Heimes also earned second in the 200 back (1:52.06)
• Won the 200 back (1:47.97) and finished second in the 100 back (48.68) at the WVU Invitational; also competed in the 50 free, finishing 16th overall with a time of 21.47
• Additionally, Heimes helped the 200 medley relay (1:28.67) and the 400 medley relay (3:19.69) teams notch first-place at the winter invite
• Against Penn State, he took second in the 200 back (1:52.32), the 100 back (50.83) and was a member of the second-place 400 medley relay team (3:19.69)
• Tallied three first-place finishes at the WV State Games, including the 100 back (50.44); helped the 400 medley relay (3:23.55) and the 200 medley relay (1:31.36) teams secure their wins
• Additionally, Heimes competed in the 200 back (5th – 1:55.84), the 50 free (11th –22.24) and the 100 free (51.52) at the State Games 2020-21 (Freshman)
• All-Big 12 First Team
• Competed in four A finals at Big 12 Championships, including 200 medley relay (3rd - 1:27.55), the 400 medley relay (3rd - 3:13.84), 200 back (4th - 1:46.93), and the 100 back (48.93)
• He also competed in the B finals of the 50 free, touching the wall in 21.96 to finish 16th overall at Big 12s
• Finished fourth in the 100 back (50.03) and fifth in the 200 back (1:49.39) against Notre Dame, as well as a member of the 200 medley relay (7th - 1:33.30) and the 400 medley relay (6th - 3:24.75)
• Heimes took third in the 100 back (49.45) and the 200 back (1:49.65), also placed fifth in the 200 medley relay (1:31.25) in the season-opener at Pitt
High School
• Attended Quakertown High School
• Swam club at Upper Perkiomen YMCA for coach Terry Krause
Personal
• Son of Lawrence and Michele Heimes
• Mother, Michele, swam at the University of Virginia
• Birthday is April 25
• Has one sister, who swims for the University of Illinois
• Majoring in computer science
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll
2021-22 (Freshman)
• Second Team All-Big 12
• CSCAA Qualifier
• Competed in the B final of the 100 fly, swam a 48.52, good for 18th overall at the CSCAA National Invitational; also appeared in the 200 fly (1:52.36), the 50 fly (22.48) and the 50 back (23.98)
• Also at CSCAAs, Ingram had a top-ten finish with the 800 free relay, securing a time of 6:41.93, good for 10th-place
• Took fifth in the 200 fly at the 2022 Big 12 Championships, touching the wall in 1:49.69
• Additionally, at Big 12s, Ingram finished seventh in both the 100 fly (48.32) and 100 back (49.66)
• Tallied a trio of third-place finishes against Villanova, including the 100 fly (50.95), the 200 fly (1:56.66) and the 200 free relay (3:11.17); also helped the 200 medley relay secure second-place (1:33.84)
• Competed in the A finals of the 100 fly (2nd – 48.25), the 100 back (4th – 50.09) and the 200 fly (5th – 1:51.27) at the WVU Invitational
• Also appeared in the B final of the 200 back (1:51.03) and the C final of the 50 free (21.89); Ingram was a member of the third-place 200 medley relay (1:30.55) and the 400 free relay (3rd – 3:02.15)
• Against Penn State, he took fourth in the 100 back (52.08) and sixth in the 200 back (1:53.85); additionally, helped the 200 free relay secure second with a time of 1:27.46
• Tallied his first collegiate victory in the 200 back (1:54.24) at the WV State Games; also touched second in the 100 back (51.93), third in the 100 fly (50.40) and fourth in the 200 fly (1:56.44)
• Additionally, at State Games, he was a member of the 200 free relay (3rd – 1:28.86), the 400 medley relay (3rd – 3:32.90), the 400 free relay (3rd – 3:15.67) and the 200 medley relay (2nd – 1:34.06)
High School
• Swam club for American Energy Swim Club under coach Chris Van Slooten
• Competed at the 2021 Speedo Sectionals and took third in the 100 fly and fourth in the 200 fly
• Three-time Oklahoma State Champion in the 100 fly and a two-time state champion in the 200 fly
• Won the 200 back at the 2020 the state championships touching the wall in 1:51.75; also took second in the 200 fly
• Swam in the finals of the 50 fly, 100 fly and 200 fly at the 2019 Speedo Championship Series in Columbia
• Finished second in the 200 back and fourth in the 50 free and 500 free at states (2018)
• At the 2017 Oklahoma State Championship, Ingram won the 100 free, 200 free and 400 IM, as well as took second in the 50 free, 200 IM, 200 fly, 100 back and 100 fly
• Competed in the finals of the 100 fly at the Oklahoma AESC Elite Meet in 2016
Personal
• Son of Eric and Elisabeth Ingram
• Birthday is March 26
• Has one brother, Alex Ingram
• Majoring in sports management
Owen Johns Diving Senior Pittsburgh, Pa. 5-7 | 155
2021-22 (Junior)
• NCAA Zone A Diving Championships Qualifier – 1-meter, 3-meter
• Second Team All-Big 12
• At NCAA Zones, he competed in the 1-meter (280.20) and 3-meter (277.55) prelims
• Dove in the championship finals on 1-meter (6th – 315.80) and platform (319.65) at the 2022 Big 12 Championships; also, Johns won the 3-meter consolation finals with a total of 344.35
• Secured a second-place finish on 3-meter (293.15) and sixth on 1-meter (238.00) against Villanova
• At the WVU Invitational, Johns took third on 1-meter (284.95), fifth on 3-meter (298.90) and sixth on platform (235.80)
• Finished second on 3-meter (287.33) and third on 1-meter (278.63) against PSU
2020-21 (Sophomore)
• NCAA qualifier
• NCAA Zone A Diving Championships qualifier
• All-Big 12 Second Team
• Academic All-Big 12 Second Team
• Represented WVU in the prelims at NCAA Championships on 1-meter (244.35) and 3-meter (226.80)
• Reached the finals on 1-meter (5th - 523.35) and 3-meter (9th - 468.15) at NCAA Zone A Championships
• Competed in all three events at Big 12 Championships, he finished sixth on 1-meter (307.60) and fifth on 3-meter (341.15) and sixth on platform (250.50)
• Johns placed fourth on 1-meter (313.73), eighth on 3-meter (314.33) and sixth on platform (296.33) against Notre Dame
• Finished second on 1-meter (311.48) to open the season at Pitt; also finished fifth in both 3-meter (304.43) and platform (282.68)
2019-20 (Freshman)
• NCAA Zones qualifier
• All-Big 12 Second Team
• Reached the finals on platform at the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships, placing 16th overall with a combined score of 477.60
• Also competed in the springboard prelims, placing 31st on 1-meter with a 353.75 total and 33rd on 3-meter with a score of 254.20
• Competed in the finals on 1-meter at the Big 12 Championship, placing seventh overall with a score of 289.30
• Against Villanova, he finished fifth on 1-meter with a score of 259.28
• Finished fourth on 1-meter (288.52) and ninth on 3-meter (232.50) against Pitt
• Reached the finals on all three events at the WVU Invitational, taking 10th on 1-meter (243.65), eighth on 3-meter (240.25) and seventh on platform (196.10)
High School
• Dove at Mount Lebanon High for coach Doe Krug
• Also, a member of the Pitt Aquatic Club
• Four-time State Qualifier for the PIAA State Championships
• A two-time sixth place finisher at PIAA State Championships his junior and senior year
• Three-time NISCA All-American
Personal
• Son of James Johns and Linda Lodge
• Birthday is July 5
• Has two brothers and one sister
• Majoring sports management
Reilly Keaney Breaststroke/IM Freshman
Greensboro, N.C.
6-0 | 175
2021-22 (Freshman)
• Second Team All-Big 12
• CSCAA Qualifier
• At the CSCAA National Invitational, he swam with the 200 medley relay (1:34.67), in the 100 breast (56.53), 100 IM (51.49) and the 200 breast (2:11.02)
• Finished 7th overall in the 200 breast at the 2022 Big 12 Championships, Keaney touched the wall in 2:00.27
• Additionally, he swam in the consolation finals of the 200 IM (1:49.35) and the 400 IM (3:55.49)
• Competed in the A final of the 200 breast (3rd – 2:03.06) and the 400 IM (4th –3:59.79) at the WVU Invitational; also appeared in the B final of the 200 IM (3frd – 1:52.43)
• Against Penn State, he finished fifth in the 200 breast (2:11.18), eighth in the 100 breast (1:00.39) and eighth as a member of the 400 medley relay (3:34.03)
• Took third in the 200 breast (2:11.47) and fourth in the 200 IM (1:57.03) at the WV State Games; also competed in the 100 back (8th – 54.81), 100 breast (1:00.37) and with the 200 medley relay team (6th – 1:38.05)
High School
• Attended Grimsley High School and swam under coaches Tommy Joseph & Skipper
• Swam club for Swim GSA and was coached by Kevin Thornton
• Holds the record in the 200 IM and the 100 breast at Grimsley HS
• Finished second at stated in the 200 IM
• All-American, All-State, All-District and All-County recipient
Personal
• Son of Stephen and Stephanie Keaney
• Birthday is December 18
• Has one sister
• Majoring in sports & exercise physiology
Conner McBeth
Back/Fly/Free Sophomore New Castle, Pa.
6-4 | 183
2021-22 (Freshman)
• CSCAA Qualifier
• Had two top-ten finished at the CSCAA National Invitational with the 400 free relay (7th – 2:57.31) and the 200 free relay (8th – 1:20.85); he also appeared in the B final of the 50 free (20.44) and the 100 free (44.17)
• Earned a silver and two bronze medals at the 2022 Big 12 Championships with the 200 free relay (2nd – 1:19.64), the 400 free relay (3rd – 2:56.07) and the 200 medley relay (3rd – 1:26.47) teams
• Appeared in the consolation finals of the 50 free (20.13), the 200 free (1:39.24) and the 100 free (44.29) at conference championships
• Secured a trio of first place finished against Villanova, including the 50 free (20.94), the 100 free (45.66) and with the 400 free relay (3:04.89); additionally, swam with the 200 medley relay (4th – 1:36.01)
• Finished third overall in the 100 free (45.20) and seventh overall in the 50 free (20.84) at the WVU Invitational; was also a member of the 400 free relay (1st –2:58.45) and the 200 free relay (3rd – 1:22.73)
• Additionally, at the winter invite, he won the B final of the 200 free with a time of 1:41.11
• Competed in the 50 free (5th – 21.40), the 100 free (46.66) against Penn State; also swam with the first-place free relay (1:24.28) and the fourth-place 400 medley relay (3:26.17)
• At the WV State Games, he finished second in the 50 free (21.26) to start his collegiate career, notched a pair of fourth-place finishes in the 100 free (47.80) and the 200 free (1:45.66)
• Additionally, he was a member of the 400 free relay (2nd – 3:11.49), the 200 medley relay (1:34.06), the 200 free relay (1st – 1:23.92) and the 400 medley relay (3:29.82)
High School
• Attended Neshannock High School and swam for coach Anita Murphy
• Swam club for Steel City Aquatics under coach Jeff Burghoff
• Received a State Citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
• Hold the Neshannock HS record for the 50 and 100 free
• Four-time High School AA All-State Swimmer in both the 50 free and 100 free (20182021); also, was a four-year captain of his high school swim team
• Was a 2021 recipient of the Neshannock High School Pride & Promise award for his swimming accolades
• Four-time nominee for Athlete of the Year by the New Castle News
• Three-time AA MAC Champion in the 50 free
• Two-time AA MAC Champion in the 100 free
• Earned six gold and two silver medals in HS at WPIAL AA Swimming Championships, including four consecutive gold medals in the 50 free
• Won the 50 free and 100 free at the 2018 and 2021 AA WPIAL Swimming Championships; also, won 50 free and took second in the 100 free in 2020 and 2019
• During his senior year, McBeth was the 2021PIAA AA State Champion in the 100 free and finished second in the 50 free
• Took first in the 50 free and second in the 100 free during his junior season at states
• In 2019, he placed second in the 50 free and third in the 100 free at states his sophomore year
• Finished third in the 100 free at the 2018 PIAA AA State Championships during his freshman year
Personal
• Son of Jeff and Karen McBeth
• Birthday is August 30
• Has one sister, Macy
• Majoring in biology
2021-22 (Sophomore)
• Academic All-Big 12 Second Team
• Earned a bronze medal as a member of the 800 free relay with a time of 6:36.01; also, finished eighth in the 1650 free (16:06.24)
• Appeared in the consolation finals of the 500 free (4:33.49) and the 200 free (1:41.37) at Big 12s
• Against Villanova, he finished fifth in the 500 free (4:51.94), sixth in the 200 free (1:45.94) and third with the 400 free relay (3:11.17)
• Took second in the 200 free (1:40.01), fifth in the 1650 free (16:06.69) and sixth in the 500 free (4:37.36) at the WVU Invitational
• Also at the winter invite, McFadden was a member of the first-place 800 free relay (6:42.82) and the third-place 400 free relay (3:02.15)
• Against Penn State, competed in the 1000 free (5th – 9:53.97), the 500 free (7th –4:46.93) and with the 200 free relay (2nd – 1:27.46)
• Finished second in the 1000 free (9:56.68) and fourth in the 500 free (4:48.69) at the WV State Games; additionally, he competed in the 100 fly (8th – 53.68), the 200 free (14th – 1:48.14) and the 100 free (49.64)
• Was a member of two third-place relays at State Games, including the 400 free relay (3:15.67) and the 200 free relay (1:28.86)
2020-21 (Freshman)
• All-Big 12 Second Team
• Earned a silver medal as a member of the 800 free relay at Big 12 Championships touching the wall in 6:31.40
• Competed in a pair of A Finals, including the 1650 free (6th - 15:46.73) and the 500 free (7th - 4:28.76) at Big 12s; as well as placed 11th overall in the 200 free (1:40.04)
• Placed fifth in the 1000 free (9:36.04) and seventh in the 200 free (1:42.16) and the 500 free (4:32.81) against Notre Dame; also was a member of the 400 free relay (6th - 3:06.86) and the 200 free relay (6th - 1:24.09)
• Finished fourth in the 1000 free (9:36.62) and fifth in the 500 free (4:40.80) and the 400 free relay (3:09.65) in WVU’s season-opening meet at Pitt
High School
• Swam at Susquehannock High for coach Brian Wingert
• Member of York YMCA swimming for six years
• PIAA AA state champion in the 200 IM and 200 free relay in 2020
• Also PIAA AA state runner-up in the 500 free in 2020
• 2020 PIAA All-State selection
• Holds high school records in the 50 free, 500 free, 100 breast, 100 fly, 100 back and 200 IM
• Also holds the Pennsylvania District 3 record in the 500 free
• Has recorded Junior National qualifying times
• YMCA Nationals finalist
Personal
• Son of Charles and Dana McFadden
• Birthday is November 26
• Has two siblings
• Majoring in chemistry
2021-22 (Sophomore)
• Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• Was out second half of the season due to a knee injury
• Won the B final of the 50 free at the WVU Invitational, touching in 20.97, and finished third as a member of the 200 free relay (1:22.73)
• Took second with the 200 free relay team, with a time of 1:27.46, and sixth in the 200 free (1:44.34)
• Competed in the 200 free (4th – 1:45.66), the 50 free (9th – 22.06), the 500 free (9th – 5:04.54) and the 100 free (8th – 48.56) at the WV State Games; was a member of the 400 free relay (2nd – 3:11.49), the 200 medley relay (6th – 1:38.05) and the 200 medley relay (2nd – 1:25.70)
2020-21 (Freshman)
• Appeared in a pair of B Finals at Big 12 Championships, including the 50 free (17th20.79) and the 200 free (15th - 1:41.03); also competed in the 100 free (46.62)
• Was a member of the 200 free relay (6th - 1:24.09), the 400 free relay (6th - 3:06.86), the 400 medley relay (8th - 3:30.79), and the 200 medley relay (8th1:36.22) against Notre Dame
• Placed seventh in the 50 free, touching the wall in 21.45 against ND; also competed in the 200 free (1:45.83) and the 100 free (46.39)
• Earned a trio of seventh place finishes in the season-opening meet at Pitt, including the 200 medley relay (1:43.19), the 200 free (1:46.29), and the 100 free (47.81)
High School
• Swam at Pinnacle High School for coach Paige Layman
• Also swam club for J Swim Club under coach Brian Hoffer
• Was an AP Scholar with honors
Personal
• Son of Darin and Mary Ann Melin
• Birthday is April 16
• Has one sibling
• Majoring in aerospace and mechanical engineering
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll
2021-22 (Junior)
Conrad Molinaro Breast Senior Murrysville, Pa.
6-1 | 186
• Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• 2022 Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award Recipient
• CSCAA Qualifier
• Helped the 400 medley relay finish 12th at the CSCAA National Invitational with a time of 3:16.23
• Appeared in the consolation finals of the 200 breast (2:03.88) ad he 100 breast (55.25) at the Big 12 Championships; also swam in the 100 fly (49.48)
• Earned a pair of second-place finishes at the WVU Invitational, including the 100 breast (59.63) and with the 200 medley relay (1:33.84); additionally, competed in the 200 IM (1:59.29)
• Touched the wall sixth in the 100 breast with a time of (57.86) at the WVU Invitational
• At the winter invite, he also appeared in the B final of the 200 breast (2:12.60), in the D final of the 50 free (22.87) and won the C final of the 100 fly (50.65)
• Finished sixth in both the 100 breast (58.35) and with the 400 medley relay team (3:30.05) against Penn State
• At the WV State Games, he competed in the 100 breast (6th – 59.26), the 50 free (14th – 22.48), the 200 breast (8th – 2:16.28) and the 100 fly (11th – 53.90)
• Also was a member of the 200 medley relay (6th – 1:38.05), the 200 free relay (3rd –1:28.86) and the 400 medley relay (3:34.02) at State Games
2020-21 (Sophomore)
• Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• Appeared in a trio of B Finals at Big 12 Championships, including the 100 breast (11th - 55.42), the 100 fly (12th - 49.80), and the 200 breast (2:02.55)
• Took sixth in the 100 breast (58.75) and was a member of the seventh-place 200 medley relay (1:33.30) and the 400 medley relay (3:28.06) against Notre Dame; also competed in the 100 fly (51.92), the 200 IM (1:58.08), and the 200 breast (2:11.94)
• Placed seventh in the 200 medley relay (1:34.19), and a pair of eighth-place finishes in the 100 breast (59.80) and the 200 breast (2:12.24) at WVU’s season-opening meet at Pitt
2019-20 (Freshman)
• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
• Represented WVU at the CSCAA National Invitational Championship and USA Swimming’s 2019 Toyota U.S. Open
• Competed in the 200 IM, 50 free, 100 breast and 200 breast at the Big 12 Championship
• Against Villanova, he finished fifth as a member of the 400 medley relay team with a time of 3:29.95, as well as third in the 100 breast (58.57)
• Appeared in a pair of relays at TCU, taking fourth in the 200 medley (1:38.61) and third in the 200 free (1:27.54)
• Placed sixth in the 200 medley relay (1:35.65), seventh in the 100 breast (58.56) and seventh in the 200 breast (2:11.62) at SMU
• Finished third in the 200 medley relay (1:31.76) and fifth in the 100 breast (56.66) and 200 breast (2:07.06) against Pitt
• Reached the finals in three events at the WVU Invitational, including the 100 breast A final (6th – 55.77), 200 breast B final (10th – 2:04.74) and the 200 IM C final (24th – 1:55.25)
• Tallied a trio of second-place finishes in the 200 medley relay, 400 medley relay and 100 breaststroke at the West Virginia State Games; also competed in the 50 free, 200 breast, 100 fly and 400 free relay
• Placed seventh as a member of the 200 medley relay team at WVU’s seasonopening meet at Penn State with a time of 1:36.20
High School
• Swam at Franklin Regional High for coach David Schraver
• Took third place at the 2019 NCSA Summer Championships
• Winter National U.S. Open Qualifier
• Junior National Qualifier
• Also a member of the Spanish Honor Society, Science Honor Society and National Honor Society
Personal
• Son of Brian and Cathleen Molinaro
• Birthday is August 10
• Has one brother and two sisters
• Majoring in accounting
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll
2021-22 (Sophomore)
• Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• Program Record: 1650 free (15:21:57)
• First Team All-Big 12
• Second Team All-Big 12
• CSCAA Qualifier
• Had three top-ten finishes at the CSCAA National Invitational, including the 1000 free (8th – 9:23.88), the 1650 (15:35.50) and with the 800 free relay (10th –6:41.93); additionally, swam in the B final of the 400 IM (4:03.54)
• Reached the championship finals in the 1650 (4th – 15:21.57) and the 500 free (7th – 4:27.61) at the 2022 Big 12 Championships; also competed in the consolation finals of the 400 IM (3:58.61)
• Took home a pair of first-place finishes in the 500 free (4:39.77) and the 1650 (15:49.78) against Villanova
• Claimed first in the 500 free (4:30.90), second in the 1650 (15:31.23) and seventh in the 400 IM (4:0247) at the WVU Invitational
• Against PSU, he took second in the 1000 free (9:30.21) and fourth in the 500 free (4:41.00)
• Won the 1000 free (9:33.35) and the 500 free (4:37.56) at the WV State Games; additionally, finished seventh in the 200 free (1:45.77) and eighth in the 200 IM (1:59.39)
2020-21 (Freshman)
• All-Big 12 First Team
• Earned bronze in the 1650 free (15.33.51) and appeared in the of B Finals of the 500 free (12th - 4:31.47) and the 200 free (16th - 1:43.03) at Big 12 Championships
• Against Notre Dame, he finished third in the 1000 free touching the wall in 9:23.26, recording a personal best; also competed in the 500 free (4th - 4:30.68) and the 200 free (1:42.69)
• Mullen took third in the 1000 free (9:27.32) and fourth in the 500 free (4:37.86) at WVU’s season-opening meet at Pitt
High School
• Swam at Bishop O’Connell High School for coach Joe Smolinske
• Also swam club for National’s Capital Swim Club under coach John Flanagan
• NISCA All-American
• 2020 VISAA State Champion
• Competed in the World 100 in the 1500m freestyle for 18 and under Personal
• Son of Edward and Julie Mullen
• Mother, Julie, ran cross country and track in college
• Grandfather played college football
• Birthday is July 14
• Has three siblings
• Majoring in exercise physiology
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll
2021-22 (Junior)
• Swam in the 200 breast (6th – 2:14.95) and with the 200 medley relay (6th –1:38.12) against Villanova
• Against PSU, he finished fourth in the 200 IM with a time of 1:58.17
• Competed in the 100 back (9th – 54.83), the 200 fly (6th – 2:00.04), the 200 back (7th – 2:00.04) and the 200 IM (5th – 1:57.99) at the WV State Games; also was a member of the 200 medley relay (4th – 1:37.21)
2020-21 (Sophomore)
• Appeared in a trio of B Finals at Big 12 Championships, including the 200 IM (12th1:57.50), the 400 IM (9th - 3:58.96), and the 200 fly (1:53.45)
• Competed in the 400 IM (6th - 4:07.26), the 100 fly (51.38), the 200 medley relay (8th - 1:36.22), 200 IM (1:54.95), and the 200 fly (7th - 1:57.46) against Notre Dame
• Placed eighth in the 200 fly (1:55.83) at WVU’s season-opening meet at Pitt
2019-20 (Freshman)
• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
• In the regular-season finale against George Washington, he placed fifth in the 200 fly with a time of 1:55.41
• Finished eighth in the 200 fly (1:56.80), ninth in the 200 back (1:59.94) and seventh in the 200 IM (1:56.27) against Pitt
• Reached the finals in three events at the WVU Invitational, including the 200 IM C final (18th – 1:54.35), 400 IM B final (11th – 4:01.26) and the 200 fly D final (25th – 1:53.58)
• Competed in the 100 backstroke, 200 back, 200 fly and the 200 individual medley at the West Virginia State Games
• Placed eighth as a member of the 200 medley relay team at WVU’s season-opening meet at Penn State with a time of 1:38.29
High School
• Swam at Firestone High for coach Cindy Dial
• Served as swim team captain
Personal
• Son of Josh and Tricia Saum
• Birthday is August 6
• Has one sister
• Majoring in sport and exercise psychology
Joe Schaefer Breast Junior
Annandale, Va. 6-3 | 175
2021-22 (Sophomore)
• Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• Second Team All-Big 12
• At the Big 12 Championships, Schaefer took sixth in the 200 breast (1:58.90), seventh in the 100 breast (54.79) and appeared in the consolation finals of the 200 IM (1:49.86)
• Touched first in the 200 breast (2:01.40), second in the 100 breast (55.63) and third with the 200 medley relay (1:30.55) at the WVU Invitational; additionally, he appeared in the B final of the 200 IM (1:52.34)
• Against PSU, he finished second in the 200 breast (2:08.01) and fourth in the 100 breast (57.87); swam with the 200 free relay (2nd – 1:27.46) and the 400 medley relay (4th – 3:26.17)
• Won the 200 breast with a time of 2:09.18 and took second in the 100 breast (55.72) at WV State Games; also competed in the 100 back (12th – 55.72) and the 200 IM (7th – 1:59.34)
• Was a member of the 200 medley relay (2nd – 1:34.06), the 200 free relay (3rd –1:28.86) and the 400 medley relay (2nd – 3:29.82) at the State Games
2020-21
(Freshman)
• All-Big 12 Second Team
• At Big 12 Championships, he finished sixth overall in the 100 breast (55:27) and fifth overall in the 200 breast (1:59.54)
• Also appeared in the 200 medley relay (1:30.92) and B Finals of the 200 IM (10th1:50.54) at Conference Championships
• Took fourth-place in four different events against Notre Dame, including the 400 medley relay (3:19.20), the 100 breast (56.15), the 200 medley relay (1:30.42) and the 200 breast (2:02.29); also competed in the 200 IM (8th - 1:54.64) and the 200 free relay (7th - 1:25.05)
• Placed third in the 200 breast (2:05.01) and the 200 medley relay (1:29.94), and sixth-place in the 100 breast (57.28) at WVU’s season-opening meet at Pitt High School
• Attended W.T. Woodson High School
• Swam club for Machine Aquatics under coach Dan Jacobs
• Washington All-Meet second team
Personal
• Son of Scott and Joyce Schaefer
• Birthday is March 7
• Has two siblings
• Majoring in education
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll
Wesley Schauer
Fly/IM Sophomore Beavercreek, Ohio 6-1
2021-22 (Freshman)
• Swam in the bonus finals of the 200 IM (1:55.98) and the 100 fly (50.28) at the Big 12 Championships; additionally, he appeared in the consolation finals of the 200 fly (1:52.19)
• Against Villanova, Schauer competed in the 200 fly (5th – 1:58.74), the 200 back (2:04.49) and with the 200 medley relay (6th – 1:38.12)
• Appeared in three finals at the WVU Invitational, including the A final of the 200 fly (7th – 1:51.60), the C final of the 100 fly (51.28) and the D final of the 200 IM (1:58.29)
• Against PSU, he finished seventh in the 200 fly with a time of 1:56.86
• Took second in the 200 fly at the WV State Games, with a time of 1:56.07; additionally, he competed in the 100 fly (7th – 52.78), the 200 IM (11th – 2:02.57) and the 200 free (1:49.89)
• Was a member of the 200 medley relay (4th – 1:37.21) and the 400 medley relay (3rd – 3:32.90) at State Games
High School
• Attended Beavercreek High School and swam for coach Chris Melson
• Swam club for the Dayton Raiders under coach Kevin Weldon
• State Champion in the 400 freestyle relay
• Four-time state qualifier
• Four-time varsity athlete and two-time swim team captain
Personal
• Son of Marc and Allison Schauer
• Has one sister, Abigail, who swims at Ohio Northern University
• Birthday is May 15
• Majoring in biochemistry
2021-22 (Sophomore)
• Second Team All-Big 12
• CSCAA Qualifier
• Had two top-ten relay finishes at the CSCAA National Invitational, including the 400 free relay (7th – 2:51.31) and the 800 free relay (8th – 1:20.85); additionally, he competed with the 400 medley relay (12th – 3:13.23) and in the B final of the 100 free (45.03)
• Secured a silver medal with the 200 free relay team at the Big 12 Championships, touching the wall in 1:19.64; also, was a member of the two bronze-medal relay teams, including the 400 free relay (2:56.07) and the 800 free relay (6:36.01)
• Additionally, at Big 12s, he took sixth overall in the 200 free (1:37.48) and appeared in the consolation finals of the 100 free (44.90) and the 500 free (4:26.79)
• Against Villanova, he earned second in the 200 free (1:43.00) and fifth in the 100 free (47.01), respectively
• Won the 200 free (1:38.66) at the WVU Invitational, while placing fifth in both the 100 free (45.45) and the 500 free (4:35.24); also, swam with the 200 free relay (1:22.73) and the 400 free relay (3:02.15)
• Took third in the 200 free (1:43.32), seventh in the 100 free (47.39) and the 100 fly (53.41), and sixth with the 400 medley relay (3:30.05) against PSU
• At the WV State Games, he finished second in the 100 free (47.37), eighth in the 50 free (21.99), and sixth in the 200 free (1:45.72) and the 500 free (4:53.61)
• Was a member of the 400 free relay (1st – 3:08.18), the 200 medley relay (1:37.21), the 400 medley relay (4th – 3:34.02) and the 200 free relay (2nd – 1:25.70)
2020-21 (Freshman)
• Big 12 Men’s Newcomer of the Week (2/10/20)
• Earned silver as a member of the 800 free relay (6:31.40) and bronze with the 400 free relay (2:55.75) at Big 12 Championships
• Placed seventh in the 200 free, touching the all in 1:37.32 at Big 12s; also competed in the B Finals of the 100 free (11th - 45.01) and the 500 free (9th - 4:28.50)
• Against Notre Dame, he took third in the 200 free relay (3:01.48) and the 400 free relay (3:01.48), and fourth in the 200 free (1:39.68)
• Competed in the 100 fly (6th - 50.01), the 200 free relay (6th - 1:24.09), the 400 medley relay (6th - 3:24.75), the 200 medley relay (7th - 1:33.30), and the 100 free (7th - 45.91) against ND
• Finished second as a member of the 400 free relay (2:59.46) at Pitt; also placed fourth in the 200 free (1:40.15) and seventh in the 100 fly (50.81)
High School
• Swam at Muhlenberg High School for coach Todd Eisenhofer, an alum of the WVU Swimming and Diving team
• Also swam club at the Boyertown YMCA under coach and mother Raynelle Shirk
• Central Penn Swim League MVP
• Two-year captain of high school swim and water polo teams
• Holds team records in the 100 free, 100 fly and 200 free
• Also was a member of the water polo team
Personal
• Son of Benjamin and Raynelle Shirk
• Birthday is February 12
• Has one sibling
• Majoring in wildlife and fisheries
2021-22 (Sophomore)
• Second Team All-Big 12
• CSCAA Qualifier
• Earned a bronze medal with the 800 free relay team at the Big 12 Championships, touching the wall in 6:36.01
• Additionally, at Big 12s, Williams competed in the championship finals of the 1650 (7th – 15:43.68), the 500 free (8th – 4:28.18) and the 200 free (7th – 1:39.32)
• Secured third in the 200 free (1:44.27), fourth in the 500 (4:47.08) and third with the 400 free relay team (3:11.17) against Villanova
• Took fourth in the 500 free (4:33.93), seventh in the 200 free (1:42.55), third in the 1650 (15:55.15) and helped the 800 free relay to a first-place finish (6:42.82) at the WVU Invitational
• Against PSU, he took sixth in the 1000 free (9:57.59) and eighth in the 500 free (4:48.66)
• Finished third in the 1000 free (9:58.30) and the 500 free (4:46.99), fifth in the 100 free (48.15) and 15th in the 200 free (1:48.35) at the WV State Games
2020-21 (Freshman)
• All-Big 12 First Team
• Earned silver as a member of the 800 free relay at Big 12s, touching the wall in 6:31.40
• Finished fourth in the 1650 free (15:42.14), fifth in the 500 free (4:28.17), and eighth in the 200 free (1:41.60) at Big 12 Championships
• Williams placed sixth in the 1000 free (9:42.01), eighth in the 400 medley relay (3:30.79) and the 200 free (1:42.69) against Notre Dame; also competed in the 500 free (4:32.94)
• Took fifth in the 1000 free (9:53.25) and sixth in the 500 free (4:41.00) at WVU’s season-opening meet at Pitt
High School
• Attended Mount Sinai High School and swam for coach Mark Anderson
• Also swam club for the Three Village Swim Club (TVSC), also under Mark Anderson
• Earned second place in the 200 free and 500 free at the NYSPHAA State Championship
• Most Outstanding Competitor at the Suffolk County Swimming Championship
• TVSC record holder in the 500 free, 1,000 free, 1,650 free, 800 free and 400 medley relay
• Qualified for Winter Junior Nationals in the 1,650 free
Personal
• Son of Michael and Jill Williams
• Birthday is January 14
• Has two siblings
• Majoring in exercise physiology
2021-22 (Junior)
David Snider Back/Fly Senior Parkersburg, W.Va.
6-0 | 160
• Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• CSCAA Qualifier
• Had two top-ten relay finishes at the CSCAA National Invitational, including the 200 free relay (8th – 1:20.85) and the 400 free relay (7th – 2:57.31); also, swam with the 12th-place 400 medley relay (3:16.23)
• At CSCAAs, he appeared in the B finals of the 50 fly (3rd – 21.89) and the 100 fly (4th – 48.08)
• Swam in the consolation finals of the 100 fly (48.13) and the 100 free (45.34), and competed in the bonus final of the 50 free (20.77) at the Big 12 Championships
• Against Villanova, Snider finished second in the 100 fly (50.56) and fourth in 50 free (21.56); additionally, was a member of he 400 free relay (1st – 3:04.89) and the 200 medley relay (1:33.84)
• Appeared in the finals of the 100 fly (5th – 49.20), and the B finals of the 50 free (21.42) and the 100 free (46.25) at the WVU Invitational
• Swam with the 200 free relay (3rd – 1:22.73), the 200 medley relay (3rd – 1:30.55), the 400 free relay (3rd – 3:02.15) and the 400 medley relay (2nd – 3:18.96) at the winter invite
• Against PSU, he finished fourth in the 100 fly (50.67) and seventh in the 200 free (1:44.86); also, was a member of the first-place 200 free relay (1:24.28) and the fourth-place 400 medley relay (3:26.17)
• Took second in the 200 free (1:44.84), third in the 100 free (47.43), fourth in the 100 fly (51.20) and seventh in the 50 free (21.83) at the WV State Games
• Additionally, at State Games, was a member of the 200 medley relay (1:34.06), the 400 free relay (3:11.49), the 200 free relay (1:25.70) and the 400 medley relay (3:29.82)
2020-21 (Sophomore)
• Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• Appeared in a pair of B finals at the Big 12 Championships, including the 100 back (10th - 50.23) and the 100 fly (11th - 48.31); also swam the 100 free (45.55) and was a member of the 200 medley relay (1:30.92)
• Took a trio of sixth-place finishes against Notre Dame in the 200 free relay (1:24.09), the 400 medley relay (3:24.75), and the 200 medley relay (1:31.89)
• Also competed in the 100 fly (7th - 50.18), the 100 free (47.33), the 50 free (8th21.57), and the 100 back (51.33) against ND
• Finished fifth as a member of the 200 medley relay (1:31.25) and the 400 free relay (3:09.65) teams against Pitt; also competed in the 100 back (7th - 51.77) and the 100 fly (6th 50.73)
2019-20 (Freshman)
• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
• Appeared in a pair of C finals at the Big 12 Championship, including the 100 fly (18th – 49.50) and 100 free (20th – 46.52)
• In the regular-season finale against George Washington, he finished sixth as a member of the 200 medley relay team (1:35.14)
• Against Villanova, he finished fifth as a member of the 400 medley relay team with a time of 3:29.95
• Notched a second-place finish as a member of the 200 free relay team at TCU, combining to record a time of 1:26.86
• Finished fifth in the 200 medley relay (1:34.23), eighth in the 100 back (52.64) and eighth in the 100 fly (52.57) against Pitt
• Reached the finals in three events at the WVU Invitational, including the 100 fly C final (24th – 51.01), 100 back B final (12th – 50.59) and the 100 free D final (27th – 46.98)
• Competed in the 100 backstroke, 50 free, 100 free, 100 fly, 400 medley relay and the 400 free relay at the West Virginia State Games
• Placed seventh as a member of the 200 medley relay team at WVU’s seasonopening meet at Penn State with a time of 1:36.20
High School
• Swam at Parkersburg High for coach Terry Nisewarner
• Swam club with the Parkersburg YMCA Sharks
• Four-time WVSSAC all-state first team honoree
• Three-time WVSSAC state champion in the 100 back and holds the state record
• Also won the WVSSAC state championship in the 200 free, 100 fly and the 400 free relay
• Served as team captain his senior year
Personal
• Son of Donald and Erin Snider
• Birthday is August 27
• Has one brother and two sisters
• Majoring in engineering
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll
Jake Young
Breast/IM Sophomore Mason, Ohio
6-3 | 175
2021-22 (Freshman)
• Second Team All-Big 12
• CSCAA Qualifier
• Swam a 1:49.98 in the B final of the 200 IM at the CSCAA National Invitational
• Touched eighth in the 200 back at the Big 12 Championships, with a time of 1:48.00; additionally, appeared in the consolation final of the 100 fly (49.10)
• Against Villanova, finished third in the 100 breast (59.66), fifth in the 200 breast (2:09.97) and the 200 IM (1:58.34), and helped the 200 medley relay take fourth (1:36.01)
• Earned a pair of third-place finishes at the WVU Invitational, including the 200 IM (1:50.61) and the 100 breast (57.02); also took fourth in the 100 fly (49.08), sixth in the 200 breast (2:06.39) and seventh in the 200 back (1:48.78)
• Took third against PSU in the 200 IM (1:56.21) and eighth in the 100 back (52.60)
• Won the 200 IM at the WV State Games with a time of 1:54.40; also swam in the 100 back (4th – 53.20), the 100 breast (9th – 1:00.96) and the 200 breast (5th –2:13.07)
• Was a member of the 200 medley relay (3rd – 1:37.13) and the 400 medley relay (3rd – 3:32.90) at the State Games
High School
• Attended King Mills High School and swam under coach Sam Mizener
• Swam club at Mason Manta Rays for coach Ken Heis
• 2020-21 Kings Swimming Captain
• Four-time All-County ECC Team
• ECC Swimmer of the Year
• Three-time All-American
• Two-time Individual Top 8 finishes at Ohio State Tournament
Personal
• Son of Ed and Kathy Hart Young
• Father, Ed Young, played basketball at the University of Dayton
• Brother, Noah Young, currently swims at Florida State University
• Has one brother
• Birthday is July 8
• Majoring in computer science
Roberts Zemturis Free/Fly Senior Ventspils, Latvia
5-9 | 158
2021-22 (Junior)
• Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• Touched fifth in the 50 free (21.89) and sixth with the 200 medley relay (1:38.12) against Villanova
• Earned first with the 100 free relay at the WVU Invitational, with a time of 1:21.73; additionally, took fourth in the 50 free (20.69)
• Against PSU, he took sixth in the 50 free (21.68) and helped the 200 free relay take first (1:24.28)
• Competed in the 50 free (6th – 21.61), the 200 free (1:56.52) and the 100 free (9th –48.58) at the WV State Games; also, swam with the 400 free relay (3:11.49), the 200 medley relay (1:37.13) and the 200 free relay (1:25.70)
2020-21 (Sophomore)
• All-Big 12 Second Team
• At the Big 12 Championships, he appeared in the bonus finals of the 200 free (1:49.46), 100 free (45.99) and the 50 free (20.78)
• Earned silver as a member of the 200 free relay team at Big 12 Championships, touching the wall in 1:19.73; also finished fifth overall in the 50 free (20.09)
• Appeared in a pair of B finals at Big 12s, including the 100 fly (15th - 51.88) and the 100 free (12th - 45.65); also participated in the 200 medley relay (1:30.92)
• Notched a second-place finish with the 200 free relay team, touching in 1:20.96 against Notre Dame
• Zemturis also competed in the 100 free (8th - 46.53), the 400 medley relay (3:28.06), the 200 medley relay (6th - 1:31.89), the 50 free (4th - 20.79), and the 400 free relay (6th - 3:06.86) against ND
• Earned a trio of fifth-place finishes at Pitt to open the season, including the 400 free relay (3:09.65), the 200 medley relay (1:31.25), and the 50 free (20.84); also touched sixth in the 100 free (46.97)
2019-20 Carson Newman University (Fr.)
• Set a new personal and school record in the 50 free prelims on the first day of competition at the Tennessee Invitational
• Finished sixth in the B final of the 100-yard backstroke on day three of the BMC Championships
• Broke a school record in the 50 free by finishing his prelim race in 19.96 at the BMC Championships
• Qualified for the 2020 Division II NCAA National Championships, but did not get to participate because the competition was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic
High School
• Attended Ventspils Valsts and swam for coach Sergejs Iļjins
• Participated in the 2018 European Junior Championships, placing 28th in the 50m freestyle
• Finished first in the 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly at the 2019 Latvian Winter Championship
Personal
• Son of Andris and Viola Zemturis
• Birthday is May 28
• Has two siblings
• Majoring in finance
• Has also participated in tennis, basketball, judo, rowing and BMX riding
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll
Danny Berlitz
2019-21 (Michigan)
• 2021 All-Big Ten First Team
• CSCAA All-America Honorable Mention (2021: 800 free relay)
• CSCAA All-American in 2020 (1650 free)
• A member of the 2021 Big Ten Champion 800 free relay
• Competed in the 400 IM (25th – 3:46.86) and the 500 free (40th – 4:20.05) at the 2021 NCAA Championships
• At the 2021 Big Ten Championships, Berlitz took second in the 400 IM (3:41.45), seventh in the 1650 (15:03.97) and ninth in the 200 IM (1:44.15)
• Qualified for the 2020 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships in the 1650 free
• In 2020, Berlitz finished fourth in the 200 IM (1:49.57) and sixth in the 400 IM (3:47.49) at Conference Championships; also, competed in the 200 breast (1:58.54)
High School
• Attended Marian Catholic High School and swam under coach Matt Beckwith
• Competed for Parkland Aquatic Club, also under coach Beckwith
• Four-time PIAA Class AA state champion
• 2019 PIAA Class AA Swimmer of the Meet
• Set the PIAA Class AA state record in the 500-yard free in 2019
Personal
• Son of Dan and Melissa Berlitz
• Birthday is March 28
• Has one brother, Derek, who is a freshman on WVU’s football team
• Majoring in integrated studies
Maverick Bray
High School
• Attended Avon High School and swam for coach Jon Karr
• Competed for Avon Community Swim Team, also under coach Jon Karr
• Four-time All-American
• Academic All-American
• Took fourth in the 100 backstroke at the 2022 IHSAA Boys State Championships, and finished seventh in 2021
• Won the 100 back and 200 IM at the 2020 IHSAA Sectional Championships
Personal
• Son of Corey and Kimberly Bray
• Birthday is October 2
• Has three brothers and one sister
• Brother, Addison, swam for the University of Louisville, while his brother, Chandler, swam for Florida University; additionally, his sister, Mercedes, swam for IUPUI
• Majoring in computer science
High School
• Attended Cibola High School and swam under coach Mike Fuller
• Competed club for RAAC under coach Matt Benedict
• Record holder in the 200 free
• Was a member of the Summer National Team
• Competed in the 2022 NM Summer Senior State Champion, won five individual events
Personal
• Son of Jason and Diana Harlan
• Birthday is April 25
• Has two brothers, Jacob and Josh
• Brother, Josh, swam at WVU, while his other brother, Jacob, swims at Wyoming
• Majoring in biomedical engineering
Adam McDonald
Christian Simpson
6-3 | 182
High School
• Attended Lakota East High School and swam for coach Dennis Beck
• Competed for the Mason Manta Rays under coach Ken Heis
• First Team All-Conference
• Had two top-eight finishes at the 2022 OHSAA State Championships, including the 100 breast (4th) and the 200 IM (5th)
• Was runner-up at Junior Nationals in the 50-yard breast
• Two-time national age group record holder
Personal
• Son of Michael and Jennifer McDonald
• Has three brothers
• Brother, Matthew, swims at the University of Cincinnati, while his brother, Jacob, is a swimmer at the University of Tennessee
• Birthday is March 24
• Majoring in management information systems
High School
• Attended Tupelo High School and swam for Lucas Smith and Josh Daniel
• Competed for Shockwave Aquatics under Lucas Smith and Cameron Brandao
• Tupelo HS Team Captain
• Four-time MHSAA Class 2 Individual Champion in the 100 back, 200 free and 200 IM
• Two-time MHSAA Class 2 Individual Runner-up in the 100 back and 200 free
• Four-time MHSAA Relay State Champion in the 200 medley, 400 free and 200 free relays
• Three-time MHSAA Relay State Runner-up in the 200 medley, 400 free and 200 free relays
• 2018, 2019 and 2020 Daily Journal Most Outstanding Athlete
• Mississippi Swimming 13-14, 15-16 and 17-18 Most Outstanding Swimmer of the Year
• Three-time Individual MSI State Record Holder in the 13-14 100 and 200 back, and the 17-18 200 free
• Junior National Qualifier
• Relay Team state record holder, Mississippi Swimming 2017-19
Personal
• Son of Scooter Simpson and Tiffany Fisher
• Birthday is December 12
• Has one sister and three brothers
• Majoring in business
High School
• Attended William T. Dwyer High School and dove under Shelly Dresser
• Competed for Jupiter Diving Club for Derek Jones
• FHSAA Class 4A district, regional and state qualifier (2019)
• 2021 FHSAA Class 4A district champion, regional champion and state champion
• Torres was the first state champion for diving in William T. Dwyer High School history
• 2021 Palm Beach Post All-County First-Team and Sun Sentinel All-County First-Team
• 2022 William T. Dwyer High School Athlete of the Year
• USA Diving National Qualifier 11&Under (2015)
• Took seventh on the 1- and 3-meter at the 2022 USA Diving Regionals; additionally, qualified for the 2022 USA Diving Zone A Championships
Personal
• Son of David and Sandra Torres
• Has one sister
• Birthday is February 10
• Majoring in Finance
High School
• Attended Desert Vista and McClintock High School, swam for Shawn O’Connell at DV
• Compete for Gold Medal Swim Club under coach Michael Chasson and Jens Nielsen
• McClintock Rookie of the Year and MVP during his sophomore year
• Desert Vista Rookie of the Year and DV MVP during his senior year
• At states, Nielsen took second in the 100 free and sixth in the 500 free (senior year)
• 200 free and 400 free relay state champion (senior year)
Personal
• Son of Jens and Ann Nielsen
• Dad, Jens, swam at Iowa State, while his mom, Ann, swam at Cal Berkley
• Birthday is May 14
• Has one sister
• Majoring in psychology
High School
• Attended les Ortega y Gasset
• Swam club for El Valle, and was their team captain
• A 13-time Spanish National age group champion, including five-time 200 fly, threetime 100 fly and two-time 400 IM
• The 4x100 medley relay age group Spanish record holder
• Santiago is a 27-time Spanish National age group medalist
• Placed fifth in the Mediterranean Cup in 2019, and took second in the 4x1250 freestyle relay
• Additionally, Santiago took second in an international meet in the 200 fly
Personal
• Son of José and Estrella
• Has one brother, Sergio
• Birthday is August 24
• Majoring in business
