TACOMA, Washington - Puget Sound men's and women's swimming head coach Chris Myhre is excited to announce 18 new student-athletes to the program. Puget Sound welcomes seven men's swimmers and 11 women's swimmer's to this year's recruiting class.
"As we welcome this new class of Logger swimmers, there is an increased sense of anticipation," said Myhre. "This new group bring qualities that will blend with the existing culture and provide yet another season of successful Logging here at Puget Sound."
Meet the new Loggers
MEN'S SWIMMERS
Eli Champagne / Olympia, Wash. / Olympia
Coach Myhre: "Eli will make an immediate impact in the Northwest Conference fly events."
Matthew Cole / Seabeck, Wash. / Klahowya
Coach Myhre: "Matthew will spring towards the top of the Northwest Conference in 2018-19."
Titus Dean / Merced, Calif. / Golden Valley
Coach Myhre: "Titus shows tremendous promise in the sprint events."
Brett Kolb / Carson City, Nev. / Carson
Coach Myhre: "Brett will have an immediate impact in Northwest Conference races."
Max Larkin / St. Paul, Minn. / SES
Coach Myhre: "Max shows the uncanny ability to get up and go in the sprints."
Eric Markewitz / Sandy, Utah / West
Coach Myhre: "Eric will be a solid swimmer for us in the freestyle and breaststroke."
Steve Taylor / Santa Barbara, Calif. / Dos Pueblos
Coach Myhre: "Steve brings strength to our freestyle events."
WOMEN'S SWIMMERS
Makenna Cain / Peoria, Ariz. / Sandra Day O'Connor
Coach Myhre: "Makenna will give the Loggers added depth in the backstroke."
Bridget Fetty / Seattle, Wash. / Roosevelt
Coach Myhre: "Bridget will infuse added strength in both the freestyle and butterfly."
Claire Gustafson / Dallas, Texas / Wilson
Coach Myhre: "Claire is a passionate racer in the freestyle events, and she will add a lot of energy to the team."
Annie Hagen / Auke Bay, Alaska / Thunder Mountain
Coach Myhre: "Annie looks to train in the breaststroke lanes for the Loggers."
Mackenzie Loi / Falls Church, Va. / Mason
Coach Myhre: "We welcome Mackenzie from across the country, and she will swim butterfly for us here in the Pacific Northwest."
Skye McCurdy / Colorado Springs, Colo. / Fountain Valley
Coach Myhre: "Skye is a talented swimmer in both the backstroke and freestyle."
Alex Nadelson / Boulder, Colo. / Fairview
Coach Myhre: "Alex will score points in breaststroke and butterfly events during her first collegiate season."
Sophie Semenjuk / Ranchos Palos Verdes, Calif. / RP Peninsula
Coach Myhre: "Sophie swims very well in the butterfly and freestyle."
Corrina Sullivan / Arlington, Texas / Oakridge
Coach Myhre: "Corrina is already well-accomplished in the backstroke and individual medley. She will be an excellent addition to our program."
Anna Van Boven / Boulder, Colo. / Fairview
Coach Myhre: "Anna has outstanding potential in the freestyle and backstroke."
Sofia Vazquez / Lake Forest, Ill. / Lake Forest Academy
Coach Myhre: "Sofia will adjust well to the college ranks and possibly score in distance freestyle."