JACKSONVILLE, Ill.- The Illinois College men's and women's swim teams hosted Principia College and Knox College in their home opener on Saturday. Both teams earned first-place finishes defeating Knox and Principia.
The Blueboys were led by an impressive performance from
Nathen Trachta in the 100-yard butterfly. Trachta was able to break the school record in the event with a first-place finish and a time of 54.57. Trachta went on to earn a win in the 50-yard freestyle (22.49) and contribute to the first-place finishing 200-yard medley relay team (1:51.43). Other first-place finishes included Matthew Elliot in the 100-yard freestyle (59.23),
Cooper Meyer in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:11.52), and the 200-yard freestyle relay team (1:49.02).
The Lady Blues recorded nine event wins in the meet.
Marjori Russo was exceptional with a win in the 50-yard freestyle (26.49) and the 100-yard freestyle (58.26).
Jenna Kenning recorded a win in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:04.28. Other first-place finishes included
Abigail Glaser in the 200-yard freestyle (2:19.00),
Tovah Brooks in the 100-yard butterfly (1:05.81),
Saydey Shubert in the 500-yard freestyle (5:55.23), and
Taylor Ashbaugh in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:11.97). IC's 200-yard medley relay (1:58.61) and 200-yard freestyle relay (1:48.87) teams were also able to earn first place finishes.
The team will return to action at home hosting Monmouth College in a Dual Meet on Saturday, 11/5 at 1:00 PM.
