SFU to Ship 10 Athletes to the 2026 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships

The Simon Fraser University (SFU) swim crew is ready to compete on the 2026 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships, with 10 athletes chosen to characterize the Red Leafs on the nationwide stage. The championships will happen from March 10-14 in Evansville, Indiana.
 
Women’s Team Primed for Big Week
The girls’s crew will likely be well-represented on the NCAA Championships, with a number of qualifiers throughout a number of occasions, and a powerful potential for All-American honours:

• Abby Andrews (Junior): Andrews will compete within the 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle, in addition to the 400 particular person medley. Andrews certified for the 1650 in 7^th place, and also will be competing in relays for SFU.
• Madi Connell (Freshman): Connell will compete for SFU in relays.
• Jessie Dreghici (Freshman): Dreghici will compete within the 200 and 400 particular person medley, in addition to the five hundred and 1650 freestyle. Dreghici is presently sitting in 8^th place within the 500 freestyle, and will likely be a relay member for SFU.
• Keira Kennedy (Sophomore): Kennedy will compete within the 200, 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle. Kennedy presently ranks within the high 8 within the 500 (6^th), 1000 (7^th), and 1650 (4^th), and can swim on relays for SFU.
• Ryan Leslie (Freshman): Leslie will compete for SFU in relays.
• Laine Perry (Junior): Perry will compete for SFU in relays.
• Alyssa Whitmore (Senior): Whitmore certified within the 50 and 100 freestyle, in addition to the 100 butterfly. Whitmore will even be a part of relays for SFU.
• Delrae Vetter (Senior): Vetter will race within the 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle. Vetter presently sits 5^th within the 1650 freestyle, and will likely be a relay member.

Men’s Team Sends Dynamic Duo to NCAA
 The males’s crew will showcase a dynamic pair of qualifiers, each seeking to capitalize on their alternatives on the championships.

• Evan Vellescig (Freshman): Vellescig will compete within the 100 and 200 particular person medley, in addition to the 100 and 200 breastroke.
• Owen Nicholson (Junior): Nicholson will race within the 500, 1000 and 1650 Freestyle, and the 400 particular person medley.

The Red Leafs have had a powerful season and the crew is able to characterize SFU on the nationwide stage. Follow together with the stay outcomes March 10-14 here.