St. Mary’s Seahawks Make Waves with Double Victories in Southern Maryland Showdown
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s and women’s swimming teams made a splash on Saturday, January 25, 2025, as they secured impressive road victories over William Peace University. The women’s team dominated with a 180-68 win, while the men’s team also emerged victorious with a 165.50-79.50 score.
**Sophomore Sensation Kelsie Miller Leads the Charge**
Sophomore standout Kelsie Miller emerged as the star of the show, leading the women’s team to victory with four event wins. Miller showcased her talent by contributing to the 200-medley relay win alongside teammates Emerson Young, Venus Kai Judge, and Addison Willey, clocking in at an impressive 1:53.57. In individual events, Miller displayed her prowess by dominating the 200-butterfly (2:10.74), the 100-freestyle (52.68), and the 200-individual medley (2:11.52).
Young also made her mark with wins in the 100-backstroke (1:02.56) and the 50-freestyle (24.63), while Ella Malzahn shone in the 200-breaststroke with a season-best time of 2:44.65 and the 100-butterfly (1:05.73). Judge also put on an impressive performance, securing first place in the 500-freestyle (5:44.73) and second in the 200-butterfly (2:31.81).
**Senior Captain Luke Schwenk Leads Men’s Team to Victory**
On the men’s side, senior captain Luke Schwenk led the charge with three individual victories, clinching first place in the 100-backstroke (53.82), the 50-freestyle (20.33), and the 100-freestyle (45.77). Sophomore Daniel Madigan also stood out with wins in the 100-breaststroke (1:01.14), the 200-breaststroke (2:15.50), and the 200-medley relay, where he teamed up with William Kendrick, Kyle Smith, and Anthony Davis for a time of 1:38.34.
First-year standout Harrison Greenwald delivered strong distance performances, claiming victory in the 1000-freestyle (10:11.19) and the 500-freestyle (4:55.41). Davis also made his mark, tying for first in the 200-freestyle (1:50.29) and securing two second-place finishes in the 50-freestyle (22.42) and the 100-freestyle (50.19).
The Seahawks are gearing up for their next challenge on February 1 at 1 p.m. when they face off against Southern Virginia University in their home pool at the Aquatics Center in St. Mary’s City, Maryland. This upcoming meet will also be a special occasion as it marks Senior Day, a time to honor the graduating athletes who have dedicated themselves to the sport.
As the Seahawks continue to make waves in the pool, their dedication and hard work are sure to inspire fans and competitors alike.
