NEW COMMIT: Breaststroker and IMer Edie Sawyer of Cranberry Township, Pa. has announced her verbal commitment to Ohio University and will suit up for the Bobcats in the fall of 2021.
She will join Gabby McKee in Athens as a member of Ohio’s class of 2025.
She told Swimming World:
“I am so stoked to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and swimming career at Ohio University! I can’t wait to be a part of such an amazing and supportive team. Thank you to my family, friends, coaches, and teammates for being there for me from the start! Go bobcats!! #OUohyeah #bobcatbound”
A Junior National qualifier, Sawyer swims year-round with Seneca Valley Swim Club and most recently earned two best times at the Allegheny Mountain Junior Olympics in March while racing the 100/200 breast at Juniors East in December. Last summer, she raced to eighth place in the 100m breast at Rutgers Sectionals before going on to win the 100m breast at the TPIT Junior Olympics.
- 100 breast – 1:04.74
- 200 breast – 2:21.13
- 200 IM – 2:11.94
- 400 IM – 4:51.63
Also competing for Seneca Valley High School, Sawyer finished 13th in the 100 breast at the Pennsylvania 3A State Championships during her sophomore season. She is also a six-time WPIAL 3A Championship finalist, finishing sixth in the 100 breast and 11th in the 200 IM as a junior.
Even with over a year to go before arriving on campus, Sawyer will add valuable depth to their lineup both individually and on medley relays. She also would’ve scored in the B-final of the 100 breast at the 2020 MAC Championships.
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Way to go Edie!!!