The Hillsdale College Chargers narrowly beat Albion College in the Jack McAvoy Natatorium on Friday, Nov. 1 and swept a group meet they also hosted the following Saturday, Nov. 2. Senior Caylee McComb said their goal for the weekend was to be “unflappable”— to “bounce right back when something gets you down.” Head Coach Kurt...
Category: Charger Swimming
Chargers beat Calvin, lose to Grand Valley in tri-meet
The Hillsdale College Chargers beat the Calvin College Knights 118.5-112.5 on October 18, despite spotting the Knights 26 points for diving. The Chargers also swam against the Grand Valley State University Lakers in the tri-meet and lost 162-67. The seniors were particularly excited about the win against Calvin, for this is their first time...
Alumnae return to pool for homecoming meet
Excitement filled the Jack McAvoy Natatorium as the Hillsdale College Chargers competed for the first time this season in their annual Blue-White alumni intersquad homecoming meet. The blue team beat the white team by a narrow margin, their times being 52 minutes, 9.05 seconds to 52:47.86, respectively. The final results were compiled by adding the...
Ellingson named sixth All-American in college swim program history
Ending her senior year with the NCAA Division II Championships, senior Anika Ellingson is now the sixth Hillsdale swimmer since 2014 to achieve All-American status, and her picture will now be showcased in the Roche Sports Complex among the other All-Americans. Ellingson swam the 100 breastroke and 200 breastroke, finishing in 8th and 22nd, respectively....
Ellingson to swim at NCAA Championships
After winning the 100 breastroke at last month’s G-MAC championships, senior Anika Ellingson will compete in the NCAA Division II Championships for the third time in her career. Ellingson will swim in both the 100 and 200 breaststroke in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 13. The meet will represent the end of her 13-year swimming career,...