Calvin went 2-1 on a split-squad afternoon, falling at nationally-ranked Chicago but defeating Kalamazoo and Olivet in Grand Rapids. Calvin is now 6-6 in dual meet competition this season.

CHICAGO 173, CALVIN 120 RECAP

RESULTS

CHICAGO, Il. – In a matchup of top-10 teams Chicago held off a determined side from Calvin University.

Senior Isabella Gable (Greenville, Oh./Arcanum-Butler HS) was a double-winner, taking first place in the 200 backstroke (2:06.73) and 200 freestyle (1:52.68). Senior Maggie Farrell (Portage, Mich./Portage Central HS) was a double-winner, taking first place in the 100 butterfly (57.08) and 50 freestyle (24.66).

Junior Sydney Sonday (Portage, Mich./Portage Central HS) took third in the 50 freestyle (24.98) and fourth in the 100 freestyle (54.21).

Freshman Emma Merkel (Wyoming, Mich./Grandville HS) won the 100 backstroke (59.04) and was second in the 500 freestyle (5:12.96). Freshman Elise Bajwa (Bethesda, Md./Brookewood School) was second in the 100 breaststroke (1:06.67) and third in the 200 breaststroke (2:27.41). Junior Megan Pankratz (Palatine, Il./William Fremd HS) was second in the 1,000 freestyle (11:26.47). Sophomore Madi McNearney (Riverside, Mo./Park Hill South HS) was second in the 400 IM (4:45.06).

One the three-meter diving board, freshman Veronica Skipper (Chicago, Il./Northside College Prep) was third (205.50) while also placing third on the one-meter board (199.58).
Freshman Lauren Miedema (Hudsonville, Mich./Unity Christian HS) was third in the 200 butterfly (2:24.21).

Calvin's 200 medley relay team of Gable, Bajwa, Farrell and Sonday took first place in a time of 1:45.53. Its 400 freestyle relay team of Farrell, Sonday, Merkel and Gable took second in 3:33.94.

CALVIN 147, KALAMAZOO 90 / CALVIN 165, OLIVET 36 RECAP

RESULTS

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Calvin's B' squad was up to the challenge in defeating visiting Olivet and Kalamazoo Saturday afternoon inside the Venema Aquatic Center. The Knights are now 6-6 in dual action this season.

Senior Lynda Steen (Schaumburg, Il./Schaumburg HS) had an outstanding day in the distance events, winning the 1,650 freestyle and 500 freestyle. She led a 1-2-3 Calvin sweep in the 1,650 with a winning time of 19:02.26 while Kailee Turner (Monroe, Mich./Monroe HS) was second (19:22.60) and Eden Maring (Grandville, Mich./Calvin Christian HS) third (19:37.69). Steen then led a 1-2 Calvin finish in the 500 freestyle, winning the race in 5:33.80 with Maring second (5:42.04).

Senior Maria Pfundt (Petersburg, Alaska/Petersburg HS) won the 50 freestyle (26.04) and was part of a 1-2 Calvin finish in the 100 free with senior Jenna Pierce (Holland, Mich./Holland Christian HS) winning the race (55.61) and Pfundt second (57.35).

Junior Abigal Merz (Flint, Mich./Powers Catholic HS) was the winner in the 200 breaststroke (2:36.19).

Calvin's 400 medley relay team of freshman Katie Phippen (Macomb, Il./Calvary Baptist HS), Merz, Pfundt and Pierce took first place in a time of 4:10.35. Calvin's 200 freestyle relay team of senior Lauren Robertson (Hudsonville, Mich./Hudsonville HS), junior Rachel Haitonic (Fremont, Oh./Fremont Ross HS), freshman Milana Srbinovski (Shelby Twp./Romeo HS) and junior Cailin Ogg (Highlands Ranch, Co./Valor Christian HS) took second in 1:47.83.

COACHES COMMENT: "We were able to split up our teams today and that allowed swimmers to step into some bigger roles," said Calvin head swim coach Dan Gelderloos. "We were able to give everyone up and down the roster some great swims and challenges. I am was very happy to hear the enthusiasm that the home crew swam with, and we were able to compete very well with a very good Chicago program while working on our ability to swim on the road which is important for us down the stretch run of the season."

NEXT UP: Calvin will host Division II Wayne State next Saturday at 1 p.m. in a non-conference dual meet at the Venema Aquatic Center.