CINCINNATI, OH, November 30. Xavier University Musketeers announced this week the signing of five women and one man as swimming prospects set to join the squad in the fall of 2005. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are extremely excited and thrilled with the level of talent of each individual who has decided to attend Xavier University. This fall class coupled with current team members and a strong spring recruiting season keeps our program on track to obtain our goal of moving to the top of the A-10 conference,\u201d said Coach Gage. \u201cWe succeeded in diversifying the team by recruiting student-athletes from across the nation. We strive for excellence both in the classroom and in the pool, and we look to this class to continue that tradition,\u201d Gage concluded.<\/p>\n
The new Musketeers include Bridget Benner, Kali Chatham, Alissa Schriner, Audrey Wilkerson, Jill Winhusen and Sam Gray. <\/p>\n
Individually, here is a look at the new Musketeers:<\/p>\n
WOMEN<\/p>\n
Bridget Benner (Orlando, Florida \/ Lake Highland Prep) \u2013 Bridget comes to Xavier with a great background in IM and distance-based training. As a junior, Bridget qualified for the Florida State High School Meet in the 500 Free and finaled in the 200 IM. As a captain this year, Bridget is coached by her father, Rick, and continues to improve in the 500, 400 and 200 IM and additional stroke events. \u201cBridget is a versatile swimmer with excellent academic credentials who will contribute in not only the IM events, but stroke events as well,\u201d said Coach Gage.
\nTop Times (SCY) \u2013 500 Free 5:13 \u2013 200 IM 2:12 \u2013 400 IM 4:38 \u2013 200 Breast 2:31<\/p>\n
Kali Chatham (Louisville, Kentucky \/ Sacred Heart Academy) \u2013 A Kentucky State High School finalist in the 500 Fee, Kali will provide an immediate impact in the distance events for Xavier. An Academic All-American, Kali attended the USA National Open Water Development Camp and was named to the Open Water All-American Team after placing 18th at the 2003 National Open Water Championships. \u201cKali loves open water swimming and is a true distance performer. We look forward to watching Kali compete as well as excelling in the classroom,\u201d noted Coach Gage. Kali competes for Lakeside Swim Club where Mike DeBoor coaches her.
\nTop Times (SCY) \u2013 200 Free 1:57.07 \u2013 500 Free 5:08.14 \u2013 1000 Free 10:29.57 \u2013 1650 Free 17:21.07<\/p>\n
Alissa Schriner (Dayton, Ohio \/ Centerville High School) \u2013 Alissa is a flyer and sprint freestyler who will be looked upon to contribute to Xavier\u2019s line-up in both individual and relay events. Coached by Rob Chelle at the Dayton Raiders, Alissa has a tremendous work ethic. As a junior, Alissa was an Ohio High School State Finalist in the 100 Fly and as a member of Centerville\u2019s 2nd Place 200 Freestyle Relay. \u201cWe are excited that Alyssa has chosen Xavier. We look forward to her continued improvement and providing Alissa with a great environment where she can obtain both her swimming and academic goals,\u201d said Coach Gage.
\nTop Times (SCY) \u2013 100 fly 59.1 \u2013 200 Fly 2:11<\/p>\n
Audrey Wilkerson (Indianapolis, Indiana \/ Bishop Chatard) \u2013 \u201cI have been in touch with Audrey and her coach, Therese Love, from day one. She is a versatile swimmer that will compete for Xavier in the back, free, and IM events. Season after season she continues to improve and we look forward to the positive impact she will have on the women\u2019s team,\u201d said Coach Gage. Audrey is a multi-time Sectional and Indiana Senior State Finalist in the 100 and 200 back as well as the 200 and 500 free. Audrey has been listed on Indiana\u2019s Top 10 Ranking since 2002.
\nTop Times (SCY) \u2013 100 Back 1:00.08 \u2013 200 Back 2:10.37 \u2013 200 Free 2:00.08 \u2013 500 Free 5:17.19<\/p>\n
Jill Winhusen (Cincinnati, Ohio \/ Mount Notre Dame) \u2013 Jill is a multiple Ohio State High School and YMCA National finalist in both fly events. An Honors Student at Mount Notre Dame, Jill is coached by Mike Leonard at Powell Crosley YMCA. \u201cJill is a top local talent in the fly events and we are excited that a Cincinnatian has chosen to continue her competitive swimming career at Xavier. We could not be more pleased with her decision as she will immediately impact our fly and IM events as well as being a significant contributor to multiple relay events,\u201d noted Coach Gage.
\nTop Times (SCY) \u2013 100 Fly 58.1 \u2013 200 Fly 2:06
\nTop Times (LCM) \u2013 100 Fly 1:06.4<\/p>\n
MEN<\/p>\n
Sam Gray (Pleasant Hill, California \/ College Park High School) \u2013 \u201cWhen Sam visited this fall, the coaching staff and team knew that he would be a great addition to our program,\u201d noted Gage. Sam works with Ray Mitchell at the Terrapins and he will add depth to the Xavier men\u2019s distance line-up. \u201cWe have a great group of core distance swimmers that we are building around and Sam\u2019s positive attitude will add to that productive atmosphere,\u201d said Coach Gage. A Junior National Qualifier in the 1500 Free, Sam finished 6th in the 500 and 10th in the 200 at the 2004 California High School North Coast Championships. Sam\u2019s grandfather, Frank Nieman graduated from Xavier in 1954.
\nTop Times (SCY) \u2013 200 Free 1:45.83 \u2013 500 Free 4:40.72
\nTop Times (LCM) \u2013 200 Free 2:01.20 \u2013 400 Free 4:15.14 \u2013 800 Free 8:41.42 \u2013 1500 Free 16:33.57<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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