Diving Trio Set for NCAA Zone D Championships

DENTON, Texas – Three Mean Green divers are in College Station making ready for the NCAA Zone D Diving Championships, which is able to start Monday and run by way of Wednesday with spots within the NCAA Championships on the road.

Senior Kamryn Wong, junior Sydney Guidara and sophomore Amelia Sharp will compete within the occasion at Texas A&M, trying to turn out to be the primary swimming and diving athletes from UNT to qualify for the NCAA Championships, which is scheduled for March 18-21 in Atlanta.

Guidara will compete within the 1-meter and 3-meter springboard occasions, whereas Sharp will compete within the 1-meter springboard and the Platform. Wong certified in all three occasions however will solely compete within the two springboard occasions with Guidara.

“Zones is always one of the toughest meets of the year,” mentioned affiliate head coach/diving coach Stephanie O’Callaghan. “With around 60 divers competing for just 10 or 11 qualifying spots in each event, you’re truly going up against the best of the best in the region. That said, I feel like our team is prepared for the opportunity. Every step along the way this season — the bigger invitationals we attended, Winter Nationals, and conference championships — has helped prepare them to compete at a high level against top competition.

“Our focus is constant the strategy that is labored effectively for us all 12 months — staying current, trusting their preparation, and supporting one another as a workforce. When this group competes with that type of power and cohesion, they have a tendency to carry out at their finest. We’re excited for the chance, happy with what they’ve completed to get right here, and able to benefit from the expertise collectively.”

The prime 11 performers within the 1-meter springboard and Platform, in addition to the highest 10 in 3-meter springboard, will transfer on to the NCAA Championships.