Turner and Rubio Named NEC Prime Performers After Robust Exhibiting at Colgate Invitational

Women’s Swimming | 10/15/2025 3:05:00 PM

Loretto, Pa. – Saint Francis girls’s swimming standouts Sara Turner (Enola, Pa./East Pennsboro) and Maura Rubio (Meadville, Pa./Reach Cyber Charter) have been named NEC Prime Performers for the week of October 15 following their spectacular performances on the Colgate Invitational.

Turner led the Red Flash with a number of top-five finishes throughout the two-day meet, persevering with her robust begin to the 2025–26 season. She positioned second within the 400-yard particular person medley (4:37.06), fourth within the 200-yard butterfly (2:12.13), and added a fourth-place end within the 500-yard freestyle (5:16.19). A constant chief within the pool, Turner’s versatility as soon as once more anchored the group’s success because the Red Flash completed fourth total.

Rubio additionally delivered a standout weekend, incomes a third-place end within the 100-yard backstroke (58.98) and following that up with a runner-up exhibiting within the 200-yard backstroke (2:07.53). Her robust backstroke performances paced the Red Flash and helped safe key factors in group standings.

Turner and Rubio’s efforts contributed to a powerful total group efficiency at Colgate, as Saint Francis posted private bests and season-opening milestones.

Saint Francis will return to motion on Saturday, October 18, for a twin meet at Millersville University starting at 1 p.m.