Charger swim dominated its three dual meets at Bethel University Oct. 14 against Bethel, Ohio Northern University, and Aquinas College, with first place wins in nine of the 14 swimming events. “We had surprisingly good competition from some of the better Bethel swimmers,” head coach Kurt Kirner said. “We had a real team effort with...
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Hillsdale builds roster, team culture for new season
The Hillsdale swim team had an inter-squad meet Sept 23. Courtesy | Hillsdale College Athletic Department Charger swim is gearing up for another season of record smashing achievements and excellent personal performance with the addition of eight new athletes to its roster. “I think our culture is super positive and I am very pleased with...
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Swim makes history, two Chargers finish as all-Americans
Sophomores Elise Mason and Megan Clifford traveled to Indianapolis for this year’s championship meet. Mason, who was Hillsdale’s sole representative at nationals last year, swam the 500 yard, 1000 yard, and 1650 yard freestyle events. This year she was joined by Clifford who qualified to race the 200 yard butterfly. “The meet itself can be...
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Charger swimmers qualify for NCAA championship meet
Two Charger swimmers qualified for the NCAA Division II championship meet taking place March 7-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sophomores Elise Mason and Megan Clifford will represent Hillsdale College at the championship meet. All swimmers who achieved NCAA A cut times are invited to the meet, and swimmers who earned B cut times above a certain...
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Chargers place second in G-MAC championships, Kirner earns coaching honor
Charger swim closed out the regular 2022-2023 season with a second place finish at the G-MAC-MEC championship meet. “Our team knew we were up against a quality opponent in Findlay, however that did not affect the impact we had on the meet,” head coach Kurt Kirner said. “Several times I had meet officials and parents...