Wednesday marks the beginning of the men's and women's swim teams' participation in the North Coast Athletic Conference championships. The competition is hosted by Kenyon College this year and will take place in an off-campus venue to accommodate the large number of spectators expected to attend.
The women's team is entering the championships on a 5-2 record, after locking down the last meet against Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to gain a winning momentum going into the conference meet. Many of the women to look out for have already made a splash in the NCAC with consistently strong season performances. The records note freshman Caroline Bridges who sits in the top-10 in the league the 100-yard freestyle, the 50 free and the 200 free. Junior Allison Kirby also ranks in the top ten for both the 100-yard breast stroke and the 200-yard breast stroke.
The men's team is cruising in on an undefeated season. Sophomore Casey Hooker is heading into the conference as top-10 in the league in three freestyle events, and two butterfly events, making him a tough one to beat. Senior Matt Kukurugya owns two top-10 times in breaststroke events.
In addition, keep an eye out for junior Matt Gleason. He placed third at conference in the 200 individual medley and the 200 butterfly this past year. He will be back this year to provide balance for the men's team.