{"id":260713,"date":"2017-06-14T10:26:24","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T17:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=260713"},"modified":"2017-06-14T10:26:24","modified_gmt":"2017-06-14T17:26:24","slug":"virginia-tech-adds-16-swimmers-divers-for-2017-18-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/virginia-tech-adds-16-swimmers-divers-for-2017-18-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Tech Adds 16 Swimmers & Divers for 2017-18 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virginia Tech head swimming and diving coach Ned Skinne<\/strong>r has announced the addition of 16 new H2<\/sub>Okies that will join the program in the fall of 2017. The class is comprised of eight men\u2019s swimmers, seven women\u2019s swimmers and one women\u2019s diver.<\/p>\n

Multiple swimmers in the signing class are ranked in CollegeSwimming.com\u2019s top 100 prospects in the class of 2017. Skinner, who considers the class to be the most talented in the history of the program, is expecting many of the swimmers to make an immediate impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a class that we are as excited about as any in my 19 years here at Virginia Tech,\u201d Skinner said. \u201cWe have multiple men and women who are Olympic trial qualifiers, junior national finalists, national level scorers, state champions and are prolific on every stage in our sport. More importantly, we feel certain that they will represent the values of our Hokie Nation and help us with our goals personally, academically and athletically. I would like to thank Josh Huger<\/strong>, our assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, for guiding us through this. Our coaches and team also did a lot of great work on official visits and preparing for this class.\u201d<\/p>\n

Incoming\u00a0H2<\/sub>Okies:<\/h3>\n

Lane Stone
\nSpringfield, Va.
\nWest Springfield HS
\nNation\u2019s Capital Swim Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n100 FS – 46.14 \/ 51.82
\n200 FS – 1:38.03 \/ 1:51.63
\n500 FS – 4:20.75 \/ 3:56.86
\n1,000 FS – 9:00.69 \/ 8:14.96
\n1,650 FS – 14:59.93 \/ 15:38.84
\n200 BK – 1:51.51 \/ 2:04.29
\n400 IM – 3:55.27 \/ 4:26.86<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #17<\/p>\n

Competed at the 2016 Olympic trials \u2026 Holds five Olympic Trials cut times \u2026 Took first in the 1000 free at the 2016 NCAP Invitational \u2026 2016 VHSL State Champion in the 500 free \u2026 Swam a 1:38.03 in the 200 free to finish second at the state championship.<\/p>\n

\u201cLane is the top male recruit in this year\u2019s class for the Hokies. He currently holds five Olympic Trials cuts and comes in as a multiple event ACC<\/a> finalist. He is the cornerstone of this year\u2019s men\u2019s class and his future is very bright! In addition he hails from one of the best club teams in the country that has produced numerous Olympic Gold Medalists.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sam Tornqvist
\nSollentuna, Sweden
\nTaby Sim Swim Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n100 Backstroke \u2013 48.87
\n200 Backstroke \u2013 1:46.46
\n100 Butterfly \u2013 48.46
\n200 Butterfly \u2013 1:47.80
\n200 IM \u2013 1:47.80
\n400 IM \u2013 3:51.17<\/p>\n

Swedish Junior national team member \u2026 Nordic Championship gold medalist \u2026 Won 25 individual medals from Swedish Junior championships<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are extremely excited about Sam and all that he brings to the table. His versatility gives a multitude of options as to where he can fit in within our program and the ACC as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tommy Hallock
\nHerndon, Va.
\nOakton HS
\nMachine Aquatics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n50 FS – 20.00
\n100 FS – 44.21
\n100 BR – 56.38
\n100 BK – 50.49<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #40<\/p>\n

A sprinter who is expected to make immediate contributions \u2026 Runner-up in the 50 free at the 2016 VHSL 6A State Championship as a junior \u2026 Anchored Oakton\u2019s 200 free and 400 relays as a junior \u2026 Member of the 200 free relay that broke a state record.<\/p>\n

\u201cTom is the second Hallock that we have had the privilege of coaching. His older brother was a sprinter here for the Hokies and as one of the fastest sprinters in the class of 2021 Tom will come in and immediately make an impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Connor Doyle
\nYardley, Pa.
\nPennsbury HS
\nEastern Express Swim Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n100 BK – 50.07
\n200 BK – 1:46.54
\n100 BR – 56.66
\n200 BR – 2:01.74
\n200 IM – 1:47.82
\n400 IM – 3:51.57<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #77<\/p>\n

Placed seventh in the 200 back at the 2016 Speedo Junior National Championships \u2026 Posted personal times in seven different events at the 2015 Eastern Zone Speedo Short Course Super Sectionals \u2026 Finished in the top eight of the 200 breast at the Arena Pro Swim Series \u2026 2015 Bucks County Courier Times Boys Swimmer of the Year.<\/p>\n

\u201cConnor is one of the most versatile swimmers in the class of 2021. He was a multiple event Junior National finalist this past summer and will come in and immediately contribute in several different capacities. His upward trajectory shows that he is one of the bright stars in this year\u2019s class.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lasse Pittioni
\nIsh\u00f8j, Denmark
\nLyngby Swim Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n50 Breast \u2013 25.13
\n100 Breast \u2013 54.39
\n200 Breast \u2013 1:59.70
\n100 Freestyle \u2013 45.81
\n200 Freestyle \u2013 1:40.53<\/p>\n

A European Junior Championship qualifier \u2026 Danish Open qualifier \u2026 Medalist at the DM-Sv\u00f8mmeligaen in Kastrup.<\/p>\n

\u201cLasse is somebody that we are extremely excited about for next season. He comes to us at just the right time as we are replacing ACC record holder Brandon Fiala. We look for Lasse to step contribute for us on the conference, NCAA and international levels.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alex Hines
\nLenoir City, Tenn.
\nL&N Stern Academy
\nTennessee Aquatics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n50 FS – 20.71
\n100 FS – 44.90
\n200 FS – 1:38.62
\n100 BR – 55.97
\n200 BR – 2:01.62
\n200 IM – 1:49.04<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #131<\/p>\n

Finished second in the 200 IM and 500 free at the 2016 Tennessee High School Swimming and Diving Championships \u2026 Finalist in the 200 free, 100 breast, 200 breast and 200 IM at the USA Swimming Futures Championships.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlex is an extremely valuable pickup for us in this year\u2019s class. He will help with the transition of Brandon Fiala\u2019s graduation. He hails from Tennessee Aquatic Club which has seen tremendous success on the international stage!\u201d<\/p>\n

Gershwin Greene
\nChattanooga, Tenn.
\nBaylor School
\nBaylor Swim Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n50 FS – 20.95 \/ 23.68
\n100 FS – 46.09 \/ 53.41<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #240<\/p>\n

Has competed at some of the highest levels internationally while representing the Bahamas \u2026 Finished 15th overall in the 50 free at the 2016 Junior Pan Pacific Championships \u2026 Member of three state championship relays at the Baylor School \u2026 Will swim for the Bahamas at the 2017 World University Games in Taiwan.<\/p>\n

\u201cGershwin hails from the Bahamas and has been a member of their Junior National Team. He most recently represented them at the 2016 Junior Pan Pacific Championships. He recently reached the championship final during that major international competition. He has a great chance of qualifying for the Olympic Games in 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alex McMurry
\nHuntersville, NC.
\nWilliam Amos Hough High School
\nSwim MAC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n50 BK \u2013 22.80
\n100 BK \u2013 48.81
\n200 BK \u2013 1:49.48
\n200 IM \u2013 1:54.52<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #302<\/p>\n

A Winter Juniors finalist \u2026 NCHSAA 4A State finalist \u2026 Fastest backstroker in the state of North Carolina in the class of 2017.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlex comes from one of the strongest club programs in the country. He has shown a tremendous amount of growth over the past year and we are extremely excited to have him racing for the Hokies for the next four years. We expect him to continue developing into one of the premier backstrokers in the ACC.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emily Meilus
\nHerndon, Va.
\nHerndon HS
\nMachine Aquatics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n200 FS – 1:50.59
\n500 FS – 4:50.23
\n1,650 FS – 16:37.10
\n100 BK – 54.56 \/ 1:03.38 (OT)
\n200 BK – 1:54.87 \/ 2:13.73 (OT)
\n200 IM – 2:04.50
\n400 IM – 4:19.59<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #84<\/p>\n

Qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials in both backstroke events \u2026 Holds the Virginia 6A state record in the 100 back with a 55.08.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmily is our highest ranked female in this year\u2019s class for the Hokies. She was a multiple-event Olympic Trial qualifier and currently has six times that would score at the ACC Championships. She will immediately come to Virginia Tech and make an impact across the board.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joelle Vereb
\nWilliamsburg, Va.
\nJamestown HS
\n757 Swim<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n50 FS – 23.01
\n100 FS – 50.40
\n100 Fly – 53.79
\n100 BK \u2013 54.95
\n100 BR – 1:02.05
\n200 IM – 2:04.21<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #112<\/p>\n

A versatile swimmer who will be able to contribute immediately in multiple events \u2026 VHSL state champion in the 100 fly and 100 breast \u2026 Her personal bests would\u2019ve scored points for the H2<\/sub>Okies at last season\u2019s ACC Championships \u2026 Posted four top-three finishes at the 2016 Eastern Zone Speedo Short Course Super Sectionals.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoelle\u2019s versatility is unmatched across the country and she will immediately come into our program as a top-candidate for multiple events and relays. She will immediately become a role player for the Hokies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Molly Sheffield
\nMechanicsville, Va.
\nLee-Davis HS
\nBurkwood Aquatic Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n100 Fly – 54.47 \/ 1:01.17
\n200 Fly – 1:58.53 \/ 2:16.06
\n400 IM \u2013 4:23.02<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #119<\/p>\n

Qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials in the 100 fly as a junior \u2026 Three-time VHSL 5A state champion in 100 fly \u2026 Finished fourth in the 100 fly at NCSA Junior Nationals.<\/p>\n

\u201cHalf of Molly\u2019s family went to Virginia Tech and she has strong ties throughout the community. She is the top-buttiflier coming out of Virginia and ultimately the country. She also competed at the 2016 US Olympic Trials.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heather Sigmon
\nGreensboro, N.C.
\nNorthwest Guilford HS
\nGreensboro YMCA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n100 BK \u2013 53.82
\n200 BK – 1:58.47<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #134<\/p>\n

One of the top backstrokers in the state of North Carolina \u2026 Multiple time finalist at YMCA Nationals \u2026 Three-time finalist at the NCHSAA 4A State Championship \u2026 Competed at the USA Swimming AT&T Winter National Championships in 2014.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeather has raw speed in backstroke and will immediately challenge for the top-spot for us in medley relays and individual backstroke events. She has great size and feel for the water.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nicole Pape
\nRochester Hills, Mich.
\nAdams HS
\nOakland Live Y\u2019ers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n50 FS – 23.92
\n100 BR – 1:03.75
\n200 BR – 2:18.05
\n100 Fly – 56.52
\n200 Fly – 2:03.06
\n200 IM – 2:02.74
\n400 IM – 4:20.85<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #274<\/p>\n

Another swimmer that can make in impact in multiple events \u2026 Runner-up in the 200 IM and 100 fly at the 2015 Michigan Division 2 State Championship \u2026 Took first with a 2:04.98 in the 200 IM at the 2016 OAA League Championship.<\/p>\n

\u201cNicole joins us from Michigan. She picked Virginia Tech over a couple of Big Ten programs. Nicole will come in right away as one of our top IM swimmers and will add immediate help to our breastroke groups.\u201d<\/p>\n

Abby Andrusin
\nKeller, Texas
\nKeller HS
\nNorth Texas Nadadores<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n50 FS – 23.47 \/ 26.8 (LCM)
\n100 FS \u2013 50.66 \/ 57.94 (LCM)
\n200 FS – 1:50.87
\n100 BK – 56.70<\/p>\n

Class Rank – #312<\/p>\n

A raw talent that will contribute to the H2<\/sub>Okies backstroke and sprint groups \u2026 Finished fourth in the 100 free and second in the 50 free at the TISCA 6A North Zone Championships \u2026 Placed third at the Speedo Champions Series in the 100 back.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbby has lived around the world with her family \u2013 most recently Dubai. She is coming off of an extremely successful summer long course season and she shows a very sharp upward trajectory. Her long course times currently put her in a competitive spot with the fastest girls currently on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tatum Hackler
\nNiceville, Fla.
\nNiceville High School
\nCoast Aquatics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Times
\n50 FS \u2013 24.16
\n100 FS \u2013 52.24
\n200 FS \u2013 1:54.17
\n50 BK \u2013 25.89
\n100 BK \u2013 57.40
\n50 Fly \u2013 25.72
\n100 Fly \u2013 57.21<\/p>\n

Florida state champion … Four-time state qualifier \u2026 NCSA qualifier and finalist.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very excited about Tatum and all of the potential that she brings to Blacksburg. As an athlete she is getting better each time she touches the pool and we look for her to continue developing into an ACC scorer in multiple events.\u201d<\/p>\n

Regan Westwood
\nPotomac, Md.
\nWootton HS
\nDominion Dive Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

3A\/4A Maryland State Champion in the one meter \u2026 Finished in the top six in both the three meter and one meter at the 2016 USA Diving Junior Region Seven Championships.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegan is a terrific kid and student. Virginia Tech was her number one pick and she turned down some very good offers from other programs in order to be part of the H2<\/sub>Okies. I feel that Regan will represent our program very well in the pool, in the classroom, and as a representative of our university.\u201d<\/p>\n

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