Zemlicka Earns His Second Swimmer of the Week Award

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CALDWELL, Idaho — The College of Idaho’s Jace Zemlicka has been named Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference (PCSC) Male Freshman of the Week following a standout efficiency within the Yotes’ regular-season finale at George Fox University.

Zemlicka delivered a dominant displaying within the distance occasions, scoring essential factors that helped the Yotes safe a 96-88 twin victory over the Bruins. The freshman opened the meet with a commanding win within the 1,000-yard freestyle, staying composed by the primary 500 yards earlier than pulling away to win by almost 10 seconds. He adopted that effort with one other victory within the 500-yard freestyle, clocking a time of 5:07.49 to earn 9 extra factors.

Zemlicka capped his day by swimming the second leg of the successful 400-yard freestyle relay, becoming a member of teammates Sam Cortez, Caden LaRue and Alec Rodriguez to put up a time of three:28.24 and seal the crew triumph.

“Jace’s ability to execute race strategy and score in multiple events played a key role in our success,” stated head coach Rice. “He showed poise and strength in both distance races and contributed to a big relay win.”

The meet marked the ultimate tune-up earlier than the Yotes head to the Great Southwest Athletic Conference Championships, scheduled for Jan. 30–Feb. 1 in Aliso Viejo, California.