Bulldog Swimming & Diving rejoice seniors in twin meet in opposition to Pomona-Pitzer

REDLANDS, Calif. – The University of Redlands swimming and diving groups competed in opposition to Pomona-Pitzer in a twin meet Saturday the place they acknowledged their 2025-26 Bulldog Senior Class, which included Ethan Chir (Henderson, NV), Jay Deng (Seattle, WA), Niko Lucore (Highland, CA), Tommy Marquez (Salinas, CA), Cole Goyette, Mackenzie Neese (Folsom, CA) and Ella Suazo (Littleton, CO).

Both Bulldog squads confirmed aggressive spirit and dedication all through the competitors however would finally fall to the Sagehens (Men: 165-105) (Women: 177-107). 

Men’s Team Highlights

Event Victories
The Bulldog males secured a number of occasion wins all through the competitors:
200 Freestyle Relay: Tim Jensen (Elmhurst, Ill.), Kadyn Butcher (Vancouver, WA), Joey Madigan (Arlington, VA), and Chir mixed for a first-place end in 1:28.43, showcasing the staff’s relay power.
500 Freestyle: Madigan captured first place with a time of 4:51.74, demonstrating glorious endurance and pacing.
100 Butterfly: Sebas Maccalla (Altadena, CA) touched first in 58.79 seconds, exhibiting robust method and pace within the fly.
400 IM: Landynn Olivas (El Centro, CA) dominated the grueling particular person medley with a profitable time of 4:38.07, displaying versatility throughout all 4 strokes.

Strong Performances

Tim Jensen had an impressive meet, ending second in each the 100 Breast (57.12) and 200 Breast (2:08.28), whereas additionally contributing to the profitable 200 Free Relay.

Ethan Chir positioned second within the 200 Breast (2:07.11) and third within the 100 Breast (57.75), demonstrating consistency in his stroke specialty.

Flynn Bayne competed effectively in backstroke occasions, taking fourth within the 100 Back (53.80) and second within the 200 Back (2:03.40).

Will Coziahr (Chula Vista, CA) confirmed super endurance in distance occasions, inserting third within the 1650 Free (19:12.81) and fifth within the 500 Free (5:22.88).

Kadyn Butcher contributed stable swims within the 100 Free (51.08, sixth) and 100 Back (58.26, sixth), plus anchored relay efforts.

Women’s Team Highlights

Event Victories

The Bulldogs earned a number of occasion wins and demonstrated aggressive performances all through the meet:

200 Freestyle Relay: Brooklyn Green, Clare Carroll (Jamestown, RI), Lina Matera (Hingham, MA), and Avery Wells (Seattle, WA) teamed up for a first-place end in 1:44.89.

100 Butterfly: Athena Fitzgerald (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA) claimed victory with a time of 1:07.55, outpacing the sphere within the fly.

400 IM: Rylie Kohl (Eastvale, CA) gained the demanding particular person medley in 5:18.38, showcasing her all-around swimming capability.

Diving Excellence

Sydney Kerns (West Covina, CA) had an distinctive day on the boards, profitable the 3-meter dive with a rating of 179.70 and inserting third on the 1-meter (166.55).

Ayanna Leal (Las Cruces, N.M.) contributed helpful factors with a third-place end on the 3-meter (124.85) and a second place end on the 1-meter (169.40).

Strong Performances

Lina Matera competed effectively throughout a number of occasions, inserting fourth within the 100 Back (1:02.56), fourth within the 500 Free (5:42.83), and swimming on the profitable 200 Free Relay.

Clare Carroll confirmed versatility with a fourth-place end within the 50 Free (25.74), fifth within the 100 Free (56.45), and a leg on the victorious relay.

Avery Wells earned helpful factors with a third-place end within the 50 Free (25.70), fourth within the 100 Free (56.41), and helped safe the relay win.

Kileigh Ackerman (Evergreen, CO) competed strongly within the backstroke, ending fifth within the 100 Back (1:02.81) and second within the 200 Back (2:14.44).

Athena Fitzgerald proved her versatility past her butterfly win, inserting fifth within the 100 Breast (1:14.26) and third within the 200 Breast (2:39.33).

Ana-Adela Duran (Albuquerque, N.M.) confirmed endurance in distance occasions with fourth-place finishes in each the 200 Free (2:12.36) and 200 Back (2:22.29).

Redlands stays in convention motion subsequent Saturday, January 31when they journey to tackle Claremont-Mudd-Scripps starting at 10:30am.