Swim Teams Split Wins With Misericordia
Swimmers Celebrate Senior Night

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.—The men’s and women’s swim teams split wins with Misericordia on Lycoming’s Senior Appreciation Night. The men swam to a 113-72 victory, while the women dropped a heartbreaker 103-102.

The Lady Warriors showed their depth, keeping the meet close with only three first place finishes. Milvana Ban (Harrisburg, PA) grabbed the top spot in the 500 and 1000-yard freestyle events. Senior Amy Gatehouse (Bethel Park, PA) took first in 100-yard breaststroke.

The men led for most of the meet, but came on especially strong at the end. Senior captain Chris Dempsey (Newtown, PA) won the opening 1000-yard freestyle, but he was very narrowly topped by Warrior freshman Austin Johnstone (Woodbine, MD) in the 500-yard free. Sean Houser won both the 50-free and 100-yard backstroke, while John Dougherty took first in the 100 and 200-yard freestyle.

During the second break of the meet, Lycoming announced its seniors in a touching ceremony full of hugs and smiles. Besides Dempsey and Gatehouse, Arianna Brawn Portsmouth, NH), Libby Green (Roaring Spring, PA), Meghan Jacobi (Woodbury Hts., NJ), captain Amanda Scholwinski (Philadelphia, PA) and co-captain and 2007 class president Jessica Gough (Berwick, PA) were announced.

Lycoming’s next meet is at Scranton on Saturday, January 13 at 1:00 p.m.