SMU Lands 2027 Verbal Pledge from Winter Juniors Qualifier Annabelle Nawrocki

SMU Lands 2027 Verbal Pledge from Winter Juniors Qualifier Annabelle Nawrocki

NEW COMMIT: Southern Methodist University has landed a verbal dedication for Fall 2027 from Annabelle Nawrocki of Aurora, Illinois. She is a Winter Juniors qualifier who excels in backstroke and freestyle.

Regarding her dedication, she mentioned:

“I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at Southern Methodist University! I would like to thank my family, friends, and coaches Todd Capen and Glenn Brown for supporting me throughout this process. A special thanks to Coaches Ozzie, Alice, and Mike for giving me this opportunity! PONY UP!”

Nawrocki trains year-round with Academy Bullets Swim Club. She earned two finest instances at Juniors West in December earlier than occurring to remaining in two occasions at Illinois Seniors earlier this month. Last summer season, she had three top-14 finishes at NCSA Summer Championships highlighted by a Tenth-place exhibiting within the 100m again.

Her finest instances embody:

• 100 again – 55.12
• 200 again – 2:01.03
• 50 free – 23.95
• 100 free – 51.21
• 200 free – 1:50.47

Currently a junior at Rosary High School, Nawrocki completed ninth within the 200 free and Tenth within the 100 again on the 2025 Illinois State Championships whereas serving to her 4×50 free relay win the state title. The NISCA All-American collected bronze within the 100 again on the state meet throughout her sophomore yr.

The Mustangs compete within the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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