Brunetti of Males’s Swimming Named Peggy’s Scranton Athlete of the Week

SCRANTON, Pa. – Freshman swimmer Jake Brunetti has been named this week’s Peggy’s Scranton Athlete of the Week after delivering a record-setting efficiency to assist lead The University of Scranton males’s swimming staff to the Cougar Splash Invitational championship this previous weekend.

Brunetti highlighted the three-day meet with a school-record swim within the 200 backstroke, posting a time of 1:54.72 throughout Sunday’s championship session. His efficiency marked the quickest 200 backstroke in program historical past and capped a powerful weekend for the first-year standout.

He additionally performed a key function in Scranton’s profitable 200 medley relay, main off the quartet that opened Friday’s session with a time of 1:34.46 and serving to set the tone for the Royals’ dominant staff effort.

Brunetti’s contributions throughout a number of occasions helped Scranton safe the invitational title and proceed its sturdy early-season momentum.

About Peggy’s

The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week is proudly sponsored by Peggy’s Marinade and Dipping Sauce. Founded regionally in 2012 by Scranton Alumna Peggy Cosgrove, Peggy’s Marinade and Dipping Sauce options six flavors and might be present in shops regionally and regionally.