This past weekend, the Hillsdale women’s swim team notched another victory onto its record, defeating Kalamazoo College 142-134. Again, Hillsdale won not from the performance of an individual superstar, but from the collective efforts of the team. Hillsdale’s depth came in handy against the Hornets, as both youngsters and veterans alike contributed to the win....
Author: Doug Williams (Doug Williams)
Charger swimming slides by Ashland with one point victory
Seniors Lauren Burt, Annemarie Brinkman, Sarah Leitner, Emily Peltier, Catherine Shilka, and Sami Ward competed at the John “Jack” McAvoy Natatorium for the last time this past Friday and ended their home careers by helping to lead the Chargers narrowly past the 8th-ranked Ashland Eagles (112-111). The meet displayed Hillsdale’s great depth, which saw notable...
Four school records fall at Calvin Invite
The Hillsdale women’s swim team had a fantastic weekend of competition at the three-day Calvin Invite. The Chargers, who were well-rested and ready to go, finished in fifth place overall and broke four school records and had many personal-best times in the process. On the first day of competition, freshman Zoe Hopkins set the school...
Swim adds two more victories, preps for Calvin
For the second weekend in a row, the Hillsdale women’s swim team added two more victories to its record. The Chargers easily cruised past Ohio Northern University 141.4-90.5 and Olivet College 137-78. Since both Olivet and Ohio Northern are Division III schools, Hillsdale had more flexibility and the meet wasn’t as crucial as others. This...
Swimming picks up two victories at home
After a slow start to the season, the Chargers picked up the pace this weekend by tallying two victories, putting them at 3-2 overall. Hillsdale blew Malone University out of the water 190-19 and solidly defeated Findlay 135-105. Hillsdale’s victories came against two GLIAC opponents at home on Saturday, Nov. 6. “The meet this weekend...