Jayhawks Make Waves in Fredonia as they Cruise by Blue Devils

Jayhawks Make Waves in Fredonia as they Cruise by Blue Devils

FREDONIA, NY - The Jamestown Community College (JCC) swimming and diving teams wrapped up the 2024-25 regular season with a resounding win over four-year school Fredonia State University on Wednesday. Jamestown made the short trip out Route 60 and picked up a 105-73 win on the men's side and 104-88 for the women.

"Great finish to the regular season. The kids swam especially well tonight, and that's more positive momentum going into our championship season. I think they are all ready and excited for championship season. We start with regionals and then focus on nationals," said an excited head coach, Todd Conklin.

The men were led by reigning JCC athlete of the week Kyle Dean, who broke the program's backstroke record with a 55.62 time almost eight seconds ahead of second place. Dean also won the 200 free and was part of the 200 free relay team that won along with Zach Johnson, Christian Merrill, and Cameron Milewski.

Aside from the 200 free relay, Johnson also won both the 200 individual medley and 100 breast, a swim he captured by over two seconds.

Milewski was at the top in the two diving events with winning attempts in the 1-meter and 3-meter events.

On the ladies side, reigning Region 3 swimmer of the week Anna Jones took home the 500 free and 100 fly.

Haleigha Hardy, who also plays soccer and softball for the Jayhawks, won the 100 breast by over four seconds.

Emily Swan took down the competition in the 200 free, while her cousin Ashlynn Swan won both of the diving events for the ladies.

Lastly, freshman Desiree Putt continues to shine with a win in the 100 back, with close to a six-second gap to second place.

"I'm very proud of where we are and what we have accomplished so far. I personally know they have a lot more to give, and I think next weekend is going to just be a stepping stone toward nationals. This group is truly growing together and starting to believe in each swim. I think you will start to see some more records fall next weekend," added Conklin.

JCC is looking for sweet success as they head to the Region 3 championships on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14th, back at Erie Community College.

The Jayhawk ladies are the defending regional champs, while the men took third a season ago.

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