Lycoming Sweeps at Lebanon Valley
Swimmers Ready for MAC Championships

ANNVILLE, Pa.—The swim teams posted dual victories on Saturday over Lebanon Valley in Lycoming’s last regular-season meet. The women cruised to a 134-68 triumph, while the men squeaked out a 99-98 win.

After taking the initial 200-meter medley relay, the Lady Warriors went on to tally eight individual victories. Sophomore Milvana Ban (Harrisburg, Pa.) grabbed first place in both the 800-meter free and 200-meter IM events. Freshman Caroline LeHota (Bellefonte, Pa.) found herself on the leader board twice, winning both the 50-meter free and 100-meter backstroke. Senior captains Amanda Scholwinski (Philadelphia, Pa.) and Jessica Gough (Berwick, Pa.) also contributed to the women’s victory. Scholwinski finished first in the 100-meter free and Gough placing second in two events.

“Our women swam really well,” stated head coach Jerry Hammaker following his team’s 134-68 success, “(Our teams) are looking really good going into the MACs.”

Highlighted by strong individual performances, the men’s team grounded the Flying Dutchmen… but just barely. Freshman John Dougherty (Mountain Top, Pa.) led the way for Lycoming, recording individual wins in both the 100- and 200-meter freestyle events. Senior Chris Dempsey (Newtown, Pa.) had a rewarding day. In the tight meet, a false start disqualified the men in the important medley relay. Dempsey made up for the miscue with a close victory in the 100-meter breaststroke.

Lycoming is now idle for nearly three weeks. The Middle Atlantic Conference Championships begin on February 9 in Wilkes Barre. 25 Lycoming swimmers will make the trip (16 women, 9 men), several in multiple events.