CALVIN-GVSU/SVSU DUAL MEET RESULTS - 10-14-23 / SMUGMUG PHOTO GALLERY - 10-14-23

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – In a meeting of nationally-ranked teams, Calvin dropped a pair of non-conference dual meets to Division II opponents on Saturday inside the Venema Aquatic Center.

Ranked 12^th in Division III, Calvin fell to sixth-ranked Grand Valley State (DII) 231-68 and to 12^th-ranked (DII) Saginaw Valley State 171-128.

Calvin had several standout performances throughout the day despite competing against high-caliber competition.
Senior Julien Camy (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS) led the way by winning the 100 butterfly in an NCAA B' cut qualifying time of 48.60 that just over a half-second of his own school record. Senior Forrest Peterson (Middleton, Wisc./Middleton HS) was sixth in the race (50.64) while senior Corey Campbell (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS) was seventh (50.90). Peterson added a third place finish in the 50 freestyle (20.99) while Campbell was sixth (21.22).

Sophomore Timothy Hays (Arlington Heights, Il./Prospect HS) had a strong day, finishing fifth in the 200 backstroke (1:53.69) and third in the 100 backstroke (51.10).

Junior David Bajwa (Bethesda, Md./The Heights School) had a good day, placing fourth in the 100 breaststroke (1:08.57), fourth in the 200 IM (1:56.79) and eighth in the 200 backstroke (1:59.11).

Sophomore Caleb Gemmen (Mentor, Oh./Home School) was seventh in the 100 breaststroke (58.87) and sixth in the 200 breaststroke (2:13.39).

Senior Eric Chimes (Broadview Heights, Oh./Brecksville-Broadview HS) was fourth in the 200 butterfly (1:55.05) and eighth in the 500 freestyle (4:54.79). Junior Josh Seidelman (Northville, Mich./Northville HS) was fifth in the 1000 freestyle (10:29.46).

Calvin's diving contingent scored big points. Junior Wil Goodpaster (Hamilton, Mich./Hamilton HS) was second on the on-meter board (270.30) and fourth on the three-meter board (253.40). Junior Jason Perez (Plainwell, Mich./Plainwell HS) was fifth on the three-meter board (252.35) and sixth on the three-meter board (229.85). Freshman Edwin Burdalic (Wyoming, Mich./Grandville HS) was seventh on the three-meter board (205.10) and third on the one-meter board (250.00).
Sophomore Charles Platt (Downers Grove, Il./Downers Grove North HS) was fifth in the 100 backstroke (51.74) and seventh in the 100 freestyle (47.28).

In the 200 medley relay, Platt, Gemmen, Peterson and Bajwa took third (1:31.97) while Hays, freshman Mohamed Abujiba (Cairo, Egypt/Summits International School), Camy and Campbell were fourth (1:32.85).

Calvin's 200 freestyle relay team of Peterson, senior Vlad Molin (Rolling Meadows, Il./Rolling Meadows HS), Campbell and Platt took third in 1:23.53.

COACHES COMMENT: "It was a really solid day for our team," said Calvin head swim coach Dan Gelderloos. "I thought we had good energy and our performances reflected that. We've got strong senior leadership but also a nice influx of new talent and that is creating a strong vibe of momentum on deck. I think we competed very well against two high-end Division II opponents. Our athletes thrive on facing strong competition and they got that today and I think brought their level of performance up with it. I am very excited for this team and this season.

NEXT UP: Calvin will host the MIAA Relays next Friday at the Venema Aquatic Center with race time set for 5 p.m.