Sean Warlick ’08 took top honors in the men’s 50-yard freestyle time trial in 22.97, while Ross Noecker ’11 was tops in the men’s 200 IM time trial in 2:13.73.

On the women’s side, Amanda Keledjian ’08 was second in the 50 freestyle time trial in 27.04 and fourth in the 100 butterfly in 1:03.27. Amy Hadow ’10 was second in the 100 butterfly in 1:01.42.
Day 2 Results

Meghan McDoniel '10 (pictured) was named swimmer of the meet. She won the 200-yard breaststroke (2:34.23) and joined Valerie Stimac '09, Jacqueline Anderson '11 and Chloe Moryl '10 to win the 400 freestyle relay in 3:39.29, a pool record. Alex Peitz '10 won the 200 backstroke in 2:16.28 and Stimac was first in the 100 freestyle (53.85).

Runners-up were Morgan Horton '11 in the 1650 free (18:37.52), Anderson in the 100 free (55.61) and Alex Peitz '10 in the 200 butterfly (2:15.15). Third went to Moryl in the 100 free (56.02) and Lara Meyer '11 in the 200 breaststroke (2:39.88).

Fourth went to Laura McElroy '11 in the 200 backstroke (2:19.80), Andrea Leiser '11 in the 200 breaststroke (2:40.13) and Amanda Keledjian '08 in the 200 butterfly (2:16.06). Fifth went to Emily Sipfle '08 in the 1650 free (18:57.31) and Lily Camp '10 in the 200 breaststroke (2:43.05). Margaret Smith '09 was sixth in the 200 breastroke (2:45.11).

"It was a challenging meet for us, but our people rose to the challenge," said Grinnell coach Erin Hurley. "It was a great team effort. Our depth was a big key."
Day 3 Results

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The day was highlighted by a new school record and Midwest Conference record by the women's 800-yard freestyle relay team of Valerie Stimac '09, Meghan McDoniel '10, Jacqueline Anderson '11 and Morgan Horton '11, who finished in 8:00.07, and a new school record in the men's 100 breaststroke by Cyrus Mistry '11. The Pioneer women have 891 points after the second day, well ahead of second-place Lawrence University's 546. On the men's side, Grinnell has 749 points while Monmouth College has 575.

Individual champs for Grinnell on the women's side Saturday were Stimac in the 200-yard freestyle (1:57.87), Amy Hadow '10 in the 100 butterfly (1:00.52) and McDoniel in the 100 breaststroke (1:10.94). Garnet Smith '08 won the men's one-meter diving event with 407.60 points. Grinnell's women won the 200 medley relay, as Alex Peitz '10, McDoniel, Hadow and Chloe Moryl '10 swam 1:52.73.

Runners-up for Grinnell were Amanda Keledjian '08 in the women's 400 IM (4:52.69), Matt Remissong '08 in the men's 400 IM (4:29.16), Nate Wittnam in the men's 100 butterfly (53.68), Mistry in the 100 breaststroke (59.71), Peitz in the women's 100 backstroke (1:02.63), Nick Smith '10 in one-meter diving (345.05) and the men's 200 medley relay team of Glenn Clark '10, Mistry, Wittnam and Pat Blachly '09 (1:40.19).

Placing third were Horton in the women's 400 IM (4:52.91), Anderson in the women's 200 freestyle (2:01.75), Andie Schrage '08 in women's three-meter diving (331.65) and the men's 800 freestyle relay team of Wittnam, Ross Noecker '11, Blachly and Sean Warlick '08 (7:17.58). Fourth went to Eric Thumma '08 in the men's 400 IM (4:37.98), Moryl in the women's 100 butterfly (1:05.00), Clark in the men's 100 butterfly (55.22) and 100 backstroke (57.30), Allie Kossoy '08 in the women's 200 freestyle (2:04.35), Andrea Leiser '11 in the women's 100 breaststroke (1:13.53), Anders Ahlberg '09 in the men's 100 breaststroke (1:02.78), Jordan Allison '09 in women's three-meter diving (307.95) and Mark Sullivan '10 in men's one-meter diving (317.75).

Placing fifth for Grinnell were Noecker in the men's 200 freestyle (1:49.38), Lara Meyer '11 in the women's 100 breaststroke (1:14.35) and Alyssa Yokota-Lewis '08 in women's three-meter diving (249.90). Dan Neely '09 was sixth in the men's 100 butterfly (56.63), a similar placing achieved by Blachly in the men's 200 freestyle (1:49.55).

Day 2 Results

Competing at the annual meet in Appleton, Wis., the Pioneers gained individual titles Friday from Meghan McDoniel '10 in the 200-yard IM (2:15.14) and Chloe Moryl '10 in the 50 freestyle (25.52). The Pioneers were also first in two relays - the 200 freestyle with Valerie Stimac '09, Laura McElroy '11, Jacqueline Anderson '11 and Moryl '10 (1:40.39) and 400 medley with Alex Peitz '10, McDoniel, Amy Hadow '10 and Stimac (4:06.55).

Taking second for Grinnell were Morgan Horton '11 in the 500 freestyle (5:18.59) and Anderson in the 50 freestyle (25.93). Third place went to Amanda Keledjian '08 in the 200 IM (2:19.11), McElroy in the 50 freestyle (26.14) and Andie Schrage '08 in one-meter diving (367.25).

Emily Sipfle '08 was fourth in the 500 freestyle in 5:30.48, an identical placing collected by Jordan Allison '09 in one-meter diving (341.80). Allie Kossoy '08 placed fifth in the 200 IM (2:20.57) and Margaret Smith '09 was sixth in the 50 freestyle (26.56).

The meet continues Saturday and runs through Sunday.
Day 1 Results

Grinnell's women have won nine league championships in a row, while the men have six consecutive crowns. Action begins at 10 a.m. Friday and continues through Sunday.

The Pioneers have dominated the MWC leader board this season, owning top performances in 22 of the 46 events. Grinnell's women have top performances in 14 events, including individual leaders Alex Peitz '10 (100 backstroke and 200 backstroke), Meghan McDoniel '10 (100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke, 200 free and 200 individual medley), Amy Hadow '10 (100 fly and 200 fly), and Valerie Stimac '09 (50 free and 100 free). Grinnell also owns the top performances in all five relays - 200 free, 400 free, 800 free, 200 medley and 400 medley.

Individual leaders on the men's side include Cyrus Mistry '11 (100 breaststroke and 200 breaststroke) and Garnet Smith '08 (six-dive and 11-dive one-meter, plus six-dive and 11-dive three-meter). The Pioneers are also tops in the 200 free relay and 200 medley relay.
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Grinnell College won a dozen events in a swimming and diving meet Saturday at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

The men competed in a dual, beating Morningside College by a 201-84 score. The Pioneer women competed in a triangular, finishing second as a team. The host school tallied 196 points, Grinnell had 76 and Morningside 19.

A handful of Pioneers were in on two victories apiece, including men's and women's divers Garnet Smith '08 and Andie Schrage '08. Smith won the one-meter diving with a score of 216.85 and three-meter at 250.05, while Schrage won those events with scores of 210.50 and 216.70, respectively.

Tommy Olson '10 and Sean Warlick '08 were both members of the first-place 200-yard medley and 400 free relay teams that won in times of 1:43.00 and 3:24.47, respectively. Cyrus Mistry '11 and Dan Neely '09 completed the 200 medley team and Pat Blachly '09 and Nate Wittnam '09 completed the 400 free team. Wittnam was also double winner, taking first in the 1650 free in 17:46.03.

Other men's champs were Ross Noecker '11 in the 500 freestyle (5:09.21), Matt Remissong '08 in the 100 breaststroke (1:04.90), Patrick Thomas '10 in the 200 butterfly (2:19.41), Mike Weslander '09 in the 200 breaststroke (2:20.74) and Glenn Clark in the 100 butterfly (56.09).

Individual men's runners-up for Grinnell were Noecker in the 200 freestyle (1:51.82), Clark in the 100 backstroke (59.92), Anders Ahlberg '10 in the 100 breaststroke (1:08.04), Eric Thumma '08 in the 200 butterfly (2:23.91), Blachly in the 50 freestyle (23.63), Nick Smith '08 in one-meter diving (193.30) and three-meter diving (191.60), Wittnam in the 200 backstroke (2:07.49), Jon Willuhn '10 in the 200 breaststroke (2:28.91), Remissong in the 500 freestyle (5:10.58) and Mistry in the 400 IM (4:35.67).

Individual runners-up for Pioneer women were Valerie Stimac '09 in the 200 freestyle (2:01.65), Amanda Keledjian '08 in the 200 butterfly (2:20.92), Jordan Allison '09 in one-meter diving (189.15) and three-meter diving (200.30) and Alex Peitz '10 in the 100 butterfly (1:03.79).

Stimac, Meghan McDoniel '10, Jacqueline Anderson '11 and Chloe Moryl '10 were second in the women's 400 freestyle relay in 3:45.13, while Noecker, Neely, Max Stephenson '10 and Willuhn were runners-up in the men's 400 freestyle relay (3:32.11).

The Pioneers' next action will be the Midwest Conference Championships on Feb. 15-17 at Lawrence University.
Meet Results

The Grinnell College swimming and diving teams will be in action this weekend with a double dual at Cedar Falls against the host school - the University of Northern Iowa - and Morningside College. Action starts at 1 p.m.

Both Grinnell teams split duals last weekend. On Friday, the women's team rolled past Coe College 143.5-83.5 in Cedar Rapids and the Pioneer men won 158-46. On Saturday, Luther College beat the visiting Pioneers - the men by a 207-93 score and the women 197.5-102.5. For the season, Grinnell's women own a 4-3 dual record and the men are 3-3.

Following Saturday's action, Grinnell's next competition is the following weekend when it competes in the Midwest Conference Championships hosted by Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis.

The Grinnell College swimming and diving teams fell to Luther College Saturday in Decorah on Saturday, with the host school's women posting a 197.5-102.5 victory and the men's team a 207-93 decision.

The Pioneers had four event victories, led by two titles by Cyrus Mistry '11. He won the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:13.94 and joined Tommy Olson '10, Dan Neely '09 and Sean Warlick '08 to win the 200 medley relay in 1:42.78. Women's winners were Meghan McDoniel '10 in the 100 breaststroke (1:14.51) and Morgan Horton '11 in the 500 freestyle (5:27.68).

Men placing second in individual events were Misty in the 100 breaststroke (1:01.74), plus Garnet Smith '08 in the two diving events (166.25 and 229.45). Women's runners-up were Horton in the 1000 freestyle (11:17.66), Alex Peitz '10 in the 200 butterfly (2:21.23) and 200 backstroke (2:21.74), Chloe Moryl '10 in the 50 freestyle (25.95), Andie Schrage '08 in the two diving events (138.20 and189.70) and Amy Hadow '10 in the 100 butterfly (1:02.69).

Grinnell's Peitz, McDoniel, Hadow and Valerie Stimac '09 also teamed up to take second in the 200 medley relay (1:59.35), while Stimac, McDoniel, Jacqueline Anderson '11 and Moryl were runners-up in the 200 freestyle relay (1:42.98).p> The Pioneers travel to Cedar Falls for a Feb. 2 meet with host University of Northern Iowa as well as Morningside College. Action starts at 1 p.m.
Meet Results

The Grinnell College swimming and diving teams dominated host Coe College in a dual Friday night, with the Pioneer men winning by a 158-46 margin and the women 143.5-83.5.

Numerous Pioneers were in on event victories, including men's triple winner Nate Wittnman '09. He won the 100-yard butterfly (55.75), 500 freestyle (5:07.04) and was part of the first-place 200 medley relay team along with Tommy Olson '10, Mike Weslander '09 and Jon Willuhn '10 (1:43.79). Garnet Smith '08 won men's one-meter and three-meter diving with scores of 220.15 and 256.55, respectively, while Olson also claimed first in the 100 backstroke (57.72). Meghan McDoniel '10 won two titles on the women's side, taking first in the 50 freestyle (26.46) and part of the 200 medley relay with Amanda Keledjian '08, Amy Hadow '10 and Chloe Moryl '10 (1:55.85).

Other women's champs were Allie Kossoy '08 in the 1000 freestyle (11:32.63), Alex Peitz '10 in the 100 butterfly (1:03.86), Jacqueline Anderson '11 in the 100 freestyle (56.57), Morgan Horton '11 in the 200 freestyle (2:02.10), Valerie Stimac '09 in the 200 IM (2:20.94) and Emily Sipfle '08 in the 500 freestyle (5:34.86). Rounding out the men's list of champs were Sean Warlick '08 in the 100 freestyle (50.33), Matt Remissong '08 in the 200 freestyle (1:55.09), Pat Blachly '09 in the 50 freestyle (23.39) and Cyrus Mistry '11 in the 200 IM (2:06.72).

The Pioneers were also second in the 200 medley relays, with Laura McElroy '11, Andrea Leiser '11, Stimac and Peitz doing so in the women's race (2:01.40) and Glenn Clark '10, Mistry, Dan Neely '09 and Max Stephenson in the men's event (1:44.71). Other men's runners-up for Grinnell were Ross Noecker '11 in the 1000 freestyle (10:52.18) and 100 freestyle (51.65), Patrick Thomas '10 in the 200 freestyle (1:56.67), Nick Smith '10 in one-meter diving (203.55) and three-meter diving (219.65), Clark in the 100 backstroke (58.58) and Remissong in the 500 freestyle (5:08.17).

For the women, other Pioneer runners-up included Carly Kruse '10 in the 1000 freestyle (12:04.72), Keledjian in the 50 freestyle (26.89) and 500 freestyle (5;36.12), Peitz in the 200 IM (2:23.43), Andie Schrage '08 in one-meter diving (233.23) and three-meter diving (217.45), Moryl in the 100 butterfly (1:05.89), Horton in the 100 freestyle (56.91) and McDoniel in the 100 backstroke (1:07.54).

The Pioneers are in action again Saturday with a dual meet at Luther College in Decorah.

The Grinnell College swimming and diving teams will be in action this weekend with a pair of duals on the road.

The Pioneers travel to Cedar Rapids on Friday for a 6:30 p.m. meeting with Coe College and then take on Luther College at noon Saturday in Decorah.

Grinnell is coming off a strong performance at its own invitational last weekend, as the men's squad placed second in the team standings and the women were third. Cyrus Mistry '11 paved the way for the Pioneers by setting a school record in the 200-yard breaststroke en route to earning Midwest Conference Performer of the Week honors. His winning time of 2:11.51 broke the previous best of 2:11.68, set by Scott Truelove in 1992.

On the women's side, Grinnell got a victory from Morgan Horton '11. She placed first in the 500 freestyle with a clocking of 5:24.47.

Following the duals, Grinnell's next action is at the University of Northern Iowa Feb. 2 in Cedar Falls. Morningside will also be at the meet.

The Grinnell College women's swimming and diving team finished third in a tight race at the Pioneer's own invitational Saturday at Obermiller Pool.

Luther College won with 503 points, while not far behind were runner-up Carthage College with 495 points and the Pioneers with 455.

Grinnell rode the strength of two runner-up finishes, those coming from the 200-yard medley relay team of Alex Peitz '10, Meghan McDoniel '10, Chloe Moryl '10 and Valerie Stimac '09 (1:55.49) and Amy Hadow '10 in the 100 butterfly (59.99). Placing third for Grinnell were Amanda Keledjian '08 in the 400 IM (4:54.64), McDoniel in the 200 freestyle (2:01.10) and 100 breaststroke (1:12.75), Stimac in the 50 freestyle (25.55) and the 400 freestyle relay team of Stimac, McDoniel, Keledjian and Moryl (3:43.50).

Andie Schrage '08 was fifth in three-meter diving (291.50) and Hannah LaFollette '11 was sixth (277.20). Moryl placed fifth in the 50 freestyle (25.80) and Emily Sipfle '08 took sixth in the 1650 freestyle (19:31.41).

The Pioneers travel to Cedar Rapids this Friday to face Coe College in a dual at 6:30 p.m. The following day, Grinnell takes on Luther College in Decorah at noon.
Second Day Results

The Grinnell College women's swimming and diving team is on its way to defending its team title at the Grinnell Invitational after opening-day action Friday at Obermiller Pool.

The Pioneers have 251 points to lead runner-up Carthage College by seven. Luther College holds down third with 243.

Grinnell had one event victory Friday, that coming from Morgan Horton '11(pictured) in the 500-yard freestyle. Her time was 5:24.47. Runner-up finishes for the Pioneers came from Amanda Keledjian '08 in the 200 butterfly (2:19.38), the 800 freestyle relay team of Jacqueline Anderson '11, Allie Kossoy '08, Horton and Meghan McDoniel '10 (8:17.82), the 200 freestyle relay team of Valerie Stimac '09, Laura McElroy '11, Keledjian and Chloe Moryl '10 (1:43.26) and the 400 medley relay team of Alex Peitz '10, McDoniel, Amy Hadow '10 and Stimac (4:13.96).

Third-place finishes were garnered by McDoniel in the 200 IM (2:17.29), Kossoy in the 500 freestyle (5:34.37) and Peitz in the 200 butterfly (2:21.81), while fourth-place finishes went to Keledjian in the 200 IM (2:19.90), Stimac in the 100 freestyle (56.07) and Andie Schrage in one-meter diving (336.05). Individuals taking fifth were McDoniel in the 200 breaststroke (2:39.30) and Horton in the 200 butterfly (2:26.82).

The meet concludes on Saturday, with preliminary action starting at 9 a.m. and finals at 5:30 p.m.
First Day Results
First Day 800 freestyle relay results
Meet Photos

The Grinnell College swimming and diving teams will look to repeat last year's strong showings when they host the annual Grinnell Invitational Friday and Saturday at Obermiller Pool.

The meet, Grinnell's final home action of the season, begins at 9 a.m. Friday with finals slated to begin at 7 p.m. that night. On Saturday, action again begins at 9 a.m. with finals set for 5:30 p.m.

Grinnell's women captured the title last year with 510 points, beating runner-up Luther College's total of 428 and third-place Carthage College's 337 points. On the men's side, Luther College won the 2007 crown with 788 points and Grinnell took second with 506. Third place went to Monmouth College with 210 points.

Men's and women's teams competing this year will be Grinnell, Augustana, Coe, Knox, Luther, Macalester and Morningside. The women's teams from Carthage and the University of Nebraska-Kearney will also compete.

"Coming off our hardest training of the year during our recent trip to Florida, we're expecting our best times of the season," said Grinnell coach Erin Hurley. "We'll have more than enough competition, which is great at this time of year. The entire team is looking forward to competing our pool, especially since it's our final home meet of the year.

Following the invitational, the Pioneers' next action will be Jan. 25 at Coe College in Cedar Rapids and the next day at Luther College in Decorah. The Coe meet starts at 6:30 p.m. and the Luther contest at noon.
Order of Events

The Grinnell College swimming and diving teams collected two victories and a number of runner-up finishes Thursday during competition on their annual winter trip to Naples, Fla.

As a team, the Pioneer women split contests, beating Sweet Briar College 110-60 and falling by a 100-50 score to Connecticut College. The Pioneer men also lost to Connecticut College 100-50.

Meghan McDoniel '10 (pictured) had a hand in both Grinnell wins, taking first in the women's 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:11.60 and swimming on the first-place 200 medley relay team that finished in 1:56.05. Rounding out the quartet were Alex Peitz '10, Amy Hadow '10 and Chloe Moryl '10.

Nate Wittnam '09 earned a pair of runner-up finishes in the men's 200 freestyle (1:51.42) and 100 butterfly (55.28). The Pioneer men were also second in the 200 medley relay with Glenn Clark '10, Cyrus Mistry '11, Dan Neely '09 and Jon Willuhn '10 (1:43.82) and 200 freestyle relay with Patrick Blachly '09, Ross Noecker '11, Eric Thumma '08 and Sean Warlick '08 (1:35.10).

Grinnell's women had runner-up finishes by McDoniel in the 200 IM (2:17.25) and Valerie Stimac '09, Laura McElroy '11, Jacqueline Anderson '11 and Amanda Keledjian '08 in the 200 freestyle relay (1:47.20).

Morgan Horton '11 was third in a pair of women's races, the 1650 freestyle (19:16.57) and 500 freestyle (5:33.32). Also placing third were Moryl in the 50 freestyle (26.12), Keledjian in the 100 butterfly (1:04.39), Stimac in the 100 freestyle (55.99) and Peitz in the 100 backstroke (1:07.07).

Grinnell's men got third-place finishes from Willuhn in the 50 freestyle (23.56), Blachly in the 100 freestyle (51.32) and Mistry in the 100 breaststroke (1:02.04).

The Pioneers' next action is at home on Jan. 18 and 19 when they host the Grinnell Invitational.
Meet Results

For the 13th year in a row, the Pioneers are heading to Florida for training sessions and even a dual meet. The destination for the eighth year in a row is Naples.

"From a coaching standpoint it's great," said Grinnell coach Erin Hurley of the trip, which lasts from Jan. 3 to 15. "We get to work out twice a day and also have the opportunity to train outdoors."

Team bonding is also a benefit of the trip, the coach added. "In terms of team chemistry, this trip is very important for the team members and coaches," she said. "It's a chance for people to get to know their teammates better. They get a chance to read, sleep, eat, go to the beach, spend time with friends and just get an academic break in preparation for second semester. Plus, with our training, they come back in better physical shape. Mentally and physically, it's a great deal for us."

Training takes place at the Golden Gate Aquatic Center, the same venue where the team faces Connecticut College in a dual meet on Jan. 10. "That's always worked out well," said Hurley. "We're down there and they're down there, so we always go against them."

Hurley said the trip also allows the team the opportunity to meet up with Grinnell alums. "One of the College's trustees, Susan Holden McCurry '71, has a home down there and invites us to a reception with the alumni," said Hurley. "That's a lot of fun for everybody."

The Grinnell swimming and diving teams are both off to successful starts, including runner-up finishes at the Mutual of Omaha Invitational hosted by the University of Nebraska-Omaha. In dual meets, both the men and women own 2-1 marks.

Following the dual with Connecticut College, the Pioneers' next action will also serve as their final home meet of the year. The Grinnell Invitational is slated for Jan. 18 and 19 at Obermiller Pool.

Nate Wittnam '09 won an individual title to spark the Grinnell College swimming teams at the Mutual of Omaha Invitational that wrapped up Saturday night in Omaha, Neb.

The Pioneers ended up finishing second as a team in both the men's and women's events. The men tallied 1,156 points to finish behind only Colorado School of Mines, which had 1,454. The Grinnell women tallied 919 points. The women's champ was host University of Nebraska-Omaha, which scored 1,782.

Wittnam's win came in the men's 200-yard butterfly, where he had a time of 2:02.36. The Pioneers got one individual runner-up finish, that coming from Alex Peitz '10 in the women's 200 butterfly. Her time was 2:19.28. Grinnell also got runner-up finishes from its women's 200 medley relay team that finished in 1:55.74 and women's 400 freestyle relay team that had a time of 3:47.34. Peitz, Meghan McDoniel '10, Chloe Moryl '10 and Valerie Stimac '09 were on the 200 medley team and Jacqueline Anderson '11, McDoniel, Moryl and Stimac made up the 400 free team.

Grinnell got third-place finishes from Cyrus Mistry '11 in the men's 200 breaststroke (2:14.69), men's 200 medley relay squad of Tommy Olson '10, Mistry, Wittnam and Alex Horvath '11 (1:41.06) and men's 400 freestyle relay team of Patrick Blachly '09, Olson, Horvath and Sean Warlick '08 (3:22.73). Taking fourth were McDoniel in the women's 200 IM (2:18.60), Paul Gagne '10 in the men's 200 freestyle (5:10.09) and Olson in the men's 100 backstroke (57.23) and men's 100 freestyle (49.85).

Grinnell now has more than a month off of competition before facing Connecticut College in Naples, Fla., on Jan. 10, 2008.

Day 2 results

The Grinnell College men's and women's swimming and diving teams are both in second place following the opening day of the Mutual of Omaha Invitational following Friday's action.

The Pioneer men have 565 points and trail only Colorado School of Mines, which has 699. The women are at 457, trailing just the host school's total of 849.

Grinnell's highest finishes Friday were runner-up placings by Tommy Olson '10 in the men's 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.21 and the women's 400 medley relay team of Alex Peitz '10, Meghan McDoniel '10, Amy Hadow '10 and Valerie Stimac '09, which finished in 4:18.86.

Individuals placing third for Grinnell were Cyrus Mistry '11 in the men's 100 breaststroke (1:02.58) and Hadow '10 in the women's 100 butterfly (1:01.19). Relay teams taking third were the women's 200 freestyle squad of Laura McElroy '11, McDoniel, Chloe Moryl '10 and Stimac (1:42.25), the men's 200 freestyle team of Patrick Blachly '09, Alex Horvath '11, Sean Warlick '08 and Olson (1:29.75) and the men's 400 medley quartet of Olson, Mistry, Nate Wittnan '09 and Warlick (1:56.96). Horvath '11 was fourth in the men's 50 freestyle (22.55), while McDoniel '10 took fourth in the women's 200 freestyle (2:01.56).

The meet concludes on Saturday. After the UNO meet, Grinnell has more than a month off of competition before facing Connecticut College in Naples, Fla., on Jan. 10, 2008.
Team standings after Day 1
Day 1 Results

Both Grinnell teams finished seventh in the meet last year. The host University of Nebraska-Omaha was the women's team champ in 2006 and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was the men's winner.

Grinnell has competed in three dual meets so far this year, with both the men and women posting 2-1 marks. The teams own victories over Loras College and Lake Forest College while falling to the University of Chicago. Grinnell was rewarded for its efforts by sweeping Midwest Conference Performer of the Week honors - diver Garnet Smith '08 for the men and swimmer Meghan McDoniel '10 for the women.

After the UNO meet, Grinnell has more than a month off of competition before facing Connecticut College in Naples, Fla., on Jan. 10, 2008.

The Grinnell College swimming and diving teams have swept the Midwest Conference Performer of the Week honors.

Meghan McDoniel '10 (left) earned the honor in the women's division and diver Garnet Smith '08 (right) won the honor on the men's side.

McDoniel, from Moline, Ill., had a big weekend starting with a triple-victory performance in a dual against Loras College. She won the 100- and 200-yard freestyle events in 55.80 and 2:02.55, respectively, and swam a leg on the 400 medley relay team that finished in 4:15.90. In a double dual with the University of Chicago and Lake Forest College, McDoniel posted wins in the 200 breaststroke (2:38.58) and 200 IM (2:19.14).

Smith, from Amherst, Mass., broke a school and pool record in three-meter diving during Friday's dual victory over Loras. His score of 309.20 bettered the previous mark of 294.0 by Nate Brennaman in 1995. He also won the one-meter diving event against the Duhawks with a score of 271.5. Smith went on to win both events the next day in a double dual with the University of Chicago and Lake Forest with scores of 279.95 and 212.35, respectively.

The Grinnell College swimming and diving teams split contests Saturday with host University of Chicago and Lake Forest College.

The men beat Lake Forest 186-99 and lost to the hosts 163-123. The women beat Lake Forest 220-53 and were edged by UC 155-139.

The women won six events, with individual victories coming from Meghan McDoniel '10 in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:38.58) and 200 individual medley (2:19.14), Valerie Stimac '09 in the 200 freestyle (2 minutes, 1.92 seconds), Amy Hadow '10 in the 100 butterfly (1:01.18) and Chloe Moryl '10 in the 50 freestyle (26.33). Grinnell also won the 200 freestyle relay with Laura McElroy '11, Chloe Moryl '10, Amanda Keledjian '08 and Stimac (1:43.26).

The men's team was paced by Garnet Smith '08, who won the one- and three-meter diving with scores of 279.95 and 212.35, respectively. Grinnell's men also got wins from Tommy Olson '10 in the 50 freestyle (22.84) and Nate Wittnam '09 in the 100 butterfly (55.15).

Grinnell's women were second in the 200 medley relay with Alex Peitz '10, McDoniel, Amy Hadow '10 and Stimac (1:56.16), Keledjian in the 200 butterfly (2:20.18) and 100 butterfly (1:02.83), Andie Schrage '08 in one-meter diving (181.15) and three-meter diving (177.15), Stimac in the 100 freestyle (55.94) and Peitz in the 500 freestyle (5:35.99). Men's runners-up were Nick Smith '10 in one-meter diving (188.45) and three-meter diving (195.15), Cyrus Mistry '11 in the 200 breaststroke (2:18.29), Glenn Clark '10 in the 100 butterfly (59.86), Pat Blachly '09 in the 200 IM (2:13.34) and the 200 freestyle relay team of Blachly, Jon Willuhn '10, Olson and Sean Warlick '08 (1:31.89).

The Pioneers are off until Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 when they compete in the two-day Mutual of Omaha Invitational hosted by the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Results

The Grinnell College women's swimming and diving team started the 2007-08 campaign on a strong note by storming past Loras College 124-64 Friday night at Obermiller Pool.

Meghan McDoniel '10 was a three-time winner for the Pioneers, claiming titles in the 100- and 200-yard freestyles in times of 55.80 seconds and 2:02.55, respectively. She also joined Alex Peitz '10, Amy Hadow '10 and Jacqueline Anderson '11 to win the 400 medley relay in 4:15.90.

Andie Schrage '08 swept the diving events, winning the one-meter with a score of 216.55 and three-meter with 204.70. Other individual winners were Morgan Horton '11 in the 1000 freestyle (11:38.22), Laura McElroy '11 in the 50 freestyle (26.69), Valerie Stimac '09 in the 100 butterfly (1:03.34), Amanda Keledjian '08 in the 100 backstroke (1:05.76), Kristen Audet '08 in the 500 freestyle (5:55.26) and Lily Camp '10 in the 100 breaststroke (1:15.24). Keledjian, Horton, Chloe Moryl '10 and Stimac combined for the fastest time in the 400 freestyle relay (3:48.80).

Grinnell travels to the University of Chicago Saturday to face the host school and Lake Forest College in a 2 p.m. double dual.

Grinnell vs. Loras Results

The Grinnell College winter sports teams will kick off their 2007-08 campaigns this weekend.

The Pioneer men's and women's swimming and diving teams host Loras College in a 6 p.m. dual Friday night at Obermiller Pool. After that, the Pioneers head to the University of Chicago for a double dual with the host school and Lake Forest College at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Grinnell will again be seeking a big season, as the women chase their 10th Midwest Conference title in a row and the men their seventh straight. Both teams return the MWC Swimmers of the Year - Valerie Stimac '09 on the women's side and Nate Wittnam '09 for the men. The men also return MWC Diver of the Year Garnet Smith '08. Other returning individual league champs include Paul Gagne '10 on the men's side and Amanda Keledijan '08, Meghan McDoniel '10, Amy Hadow '10 and Alex Peitz '10 for the women.

The Pioneer women's basketball team hosts Buena Vista at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Darby Gymnasium. The Pioneers, coming off a 9-14 campaign, will be led by All-MWC first-teamer Hannah Wolf '08, a 5-foot-8 guard who led the league in both scoring (22.3 points per game) and 3-pointers (80) for the second year in a row. Other key returnees include 5-5 guard Jodi Watkins '09, 5-7 guard Laura Burton '08, 5-5 guard Miki Nakamura '10, 5-10 forward Jessica Shotts '10, 5-9 forward Emma Peterson '10 and 5-4 guard Alison Nelson '09.

Buena Vista, 17-10 last season, is led by sophomore Margo Muhlbauer. An All-Iowa Conference first-teamer, Muhlbauer averaged 15.6 points and 3.8 rebounds a contest last season.

The Grinnell men's basketball team, coming off a MWC championship season that saw the Pioneers go 13-3 in league play and 17-7 overall, play in the Buzz Levick Tip-Off Tournament hosted by Wartburg College Friday and Saturday in Waverly. The Pioneers meet the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the first round at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Wartburg hosts Aurora University in the other first-round matchup, with the consolation game set for 6 p.m. Saturday and championship at 8.

Two Grinnell players have already garnered preseason recognition. David Arseneault '09 has been named a candidate for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award for the second consecutive season, while John Grotberg '09 has been tabbed third-team preseason All-American by D3hoops.com. Arseneault was the NCAA Division III assists leader for the second season in a row with 203, breaking his own school record, and also averaged 18.7 points per game. Grotberg ranked third in DIII scoring at 28.1 points a contest and also averaged 3.1 assists a game.

Also back for Grinnell is honorable mention All-MWC pick Keith Chamberlain '08, the team's tallest player at 6-8 who averaged 11.9 points and 6.4 rebounds a game. Rounding out the list of top returnees are Bobby Long '09 (15.3 ppg) and Mike Schmidt '08 (8.8 ppg), who are 6-0 and 6-3, respectively.

UW-Eau Claire is coming off a 10-16 mark last season. Senior Dan Beyer returns after leading the Blugolds in scoring in 11 games a year ago, including a league-season high 40 points at UW-Whitewater on Feb. 17. Geoff Probst scored 16 points in the Blugolds' 74-35 exhibition setback at NCAA Division I Wisconsin-Madison on Nov. 7.

Wartburg's top returnees include senior guard Lee Nelson (10.3 ppg, 2.2 apg), senior forward/center Brad Schmitt, junior guard Cashes Mason (8.9 ppg, 56.8 percent from 3-point range) and junior forward Danny Stark. The Knights were 11-15 last season. Aurora, ranked 13th by D3hoops.com, was 25-3 last season. The Spartans return a core of players from last season, including four starters. Senior forward Larry Welton, the 2006-07 Northern Athletics Conference Player of the Year and AU's leading scorer, returns as a D3hoops.com and Street and Smith Preseason first-team All-American. He has 1,736 career points.

The Grinnell College swimming and diving teams will be in action this weekend with a pair of exhibition events.

The annual Scarlet and Black Dual intrasquad meet is slated for 7 p.m. Friday at Obermiller Pool. On Saturday, at noon, the Pioneers host the Randall Relays Alumni Meet.

Grinnell's first official competition will be Nov. 16 when Loras College visits for a 6 p.m. dual. The next day, the Pioneers travel to the University of Chicago to take on the hosts and Lake Forest College. That event begins at 2 p.m.

Head Coach Erin Hurley and the Pioneers will hope to capture an unprecedented tenth consecutive Midwest Conference title in 2007-08. MWC swimmer of the year, Valerie Stimac '09 is back along with individual conference champions Amanda Keledjian '08 (two titles), Meghan McDoniel '10 (two titles), and Amy Hadow '10 (one title) and Alex Peitz '10 (one title). A host of returning talented Pioneer swimmers and divers along with added depth from the incoming first-year class promise to make for an exciting season. Here's how the team shapes up:

Sprint Freestyle
After finishing in 5 of the top 6 places at MWC last season, the sprints should still remain a strength for the Pioneers. Stimac returns to add to her conference crowns in 50, 100 and 200 Freestyle. Chloe Moryl '10, Emily Summers '10 and new comers Andrea Leiser '11 and Jacqueline Anderson '11 will add to the depth of the Pioneer sprinting contingency. With the addition of Allie Kossoy and Amanda Keledjian (both '08), Pioneer relays should be unstoppable. In 2007, the Pioneers swept all three relay distances at the MWC Championships, setting MWC and school records in the 200 and 400 distances.

Distance Freestyle
Alex Peitz '10 will return to challenge for the conference title in the 500 and 1650, after finishing third and second, respectively, in those events last season. Seniors Emily Sipfle, Kristen Audet and Liv Gibbons (all '08), as well as sophomore, Carly Kruse '10 return to make up the bulk of the distance crew. Last year this Kruse and Sipfle finished 11th and 12th in the 1650 as well as top 16 in the 500. First years Morgan Horton and Andrea Leiser (both '11) could add valuable depth in the mile and 500.

Backstroke
After losing the current school record holder and defending conference champion, Julia McHugh '07, to graduation the Pioneers will look to other talent to surface in the backstroke events. Kossoy, Peitz and Mere Greta '08 will lead this year's squad. Last year Kossoy had the fourth fastest 200 time in the conference. Although untested, Peitz will add some fire to shorter backstroke events, while a healthy Greta could be the secret weapon the Pioneers are looking for in the backstroke events. First-year Ellen Salaries '11 will also add depth in the backstroke events.

Breaststroke
The Pioneers will rely on returning Conference Champion Meghan McDoniel '10, as well as classmates Emily Summers, Lily Camp, and Asia Sample (all '10) will be highly relied upon to rack up points in these events. Margaret Smith '09 should continue to be a threat in these events based on the improvements she made in her first two seasons.

Butterfly
Amanda Keledjian '08 returns to defend her two conference titles in the 200 butterfly, along with Peitz in the 200 and the 100 conference title holder Amy Hadow (both in 2007). Keledjian also has three runner-up finishes in the 100 in 2005, 2006 and 2007. With the addition of Sipfle, first-year Andrea Leiser, and Stimac the butterfly will be one of Grinnell's deepest events.

Individual Medley
McDoniel looks to defend her title and retain her school record in the 200, with two-year Conference runner up Keledjian and Leiser in the chase. Keledjian, Peitz, Kossoy, and Kruse will form a formidable scoring unit in the 400 IM.

Diving
Andie Schrage '08 and Jordan Allison '09 return to continue their diving campaign. At last year's championship, Schrage finished 2nd and 3rd in the 1 and 3-meter, while Allison added a fifth place finished on both boards at last year's championship. Alyssa Yokota-Lewis '08 and first year Hannah LaFollette '11 will add to this unit. LaFollette, an Illinois State qualifier, brings a strong diving background to the program.
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On Nov. 6, members of the Grinnell College swimming and diving teams participated in the secnod annual Ted Mullin "Leave it in the Pool" Hour of Power. This event is an all-out relays for one hour, with all six relays staying within the same lap.

The event, hosted by Carleton College, benefits the Ted Mullin Fund for Sarcoma Research at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. Edward "Ted" Mullin was a member of the Carleton College men's swimming and diving team and captain for two years until his death in September 2006 from synovial cell sarcoma, a rare form of soft tissue cancer. His leadership, spirit and compassion continue to inspire many.

Beyond raising funds for the fight against sarcoma-the "orphan disease" among cancers-this event is used to unify Division III swimming and diving teams in a simultaneous, cross-country effort to raise team spirit, awareness and philanthropic support of the work being done to eradicate this deadly disease.

Funds raised for the Ted Mullin Fund for Sarcoma Research will act as seed funding for the University of Chicago's Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, allowing collaborative efforts between clinicians and physician-scientists in the identification of the causes of sarcoma, and translating those findings into improved therapies for cancer patients like Ted.

Pictured are members of the Grinnell team with photos of Ted Mullin.

Tim Hammond has been named assistant coach for the Grinnell College swimming and diving program.

Hammond is a native of Grinnell, having graduated from Grinnell-Newburg High School and Luther College in Decorah with a bachelor's degree in health and minors in K-12 Health Education, Spanish and Environmental Studies. While competing at Luther, Hammond was named most inspirational performer on the swim team. His coaching experience includes head coach at Decorah High School, coaching club swimming in Grinnell and serving as an assistant at Luther.

In addition to his coaching duties at Grinnell, Hammond is the recruiting coordinator and director of the strength and conditioning program for swimming and diving.

In the 100 butterfly, Amy Hadow '10 captured third-place with a time of 1:01.70 as Amanda Keledjian '08 took fifth (1:01.85). Keledjian later captured the title in the 200 butterfly by reaching the finish line in 2:17.49. Valerie Stimac '09 then won the 200 butterfly, finishing in a time of 1:59.22, while later winning the 100 freestyle in a time of 54.37. Meghan McDoniel '10 then landed a second-place finish for the Pioneers with her time of 1:13.22 in the 100 breaststroke.

The Invite concluded the 2006-07 season for the Pioneers.

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The Pioneers wracked up nine individual champions for the meet and saw four of its five conference-winning relay teams break conference and meet records over the course of the three days.

Alex Peitz '10 brought home a runner-up finish in the 1,650 freestyle on the final day with a time of 18:48.57. She would later capture the 200 butterfly in a time of 2:12.61. Julia McHugh '07 capped off her stellar Pioneer career by winning the 200 backstroke in a new school record time of 2:12.53. Later in the day she swam a leg on the conference-winning 400 freestyle relay team alongside Valerie Stimac, '09, Meghan McDoniel '10, and Erinn Croco '07, by setting a new school and conference record with a time of 3:37.94.

Stimac, the 2007 Women's MWC Swimmer of the Year, also captured the crown in the 100 freestyle by setting a new school and pool record with her time of 53.75. Croco (55.28), Chloe Moryl '10 (56.98), and Emily Summers '10 (57.17) finished third thru fifth respectively.

McDoniel added to her list of first-year accomplishments with a runner-up performance in the 200 breaststroke, reaching the finish line in a time of 2:35.52.

"I was very pleased that the team went out there on the final day of competition and finished the thing off," said Head Coach Erin Hurley. "We had a number of great performances over the three days, and now we have to use that as momentum to begin preparing for next season."

Maggie Razec was named the league's Diver of the Year, while Lawrence's Kurt Kirner was named the Coach of the Year.

Grinnell will take part in the Midwest Invitational, hosted by the University of Chicago, on Friday and Saturday, February 16 and 17.

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Friday Finals Results

The 200 medley relay team of Julia McHugh '07, Meghan McDoniel '10, Amy Hadow '10, and Valerie Stimac '09, captured the crown as well as setting a new school and meet record with their time of 1:51.10. Hadow (1:00.17) and Amanda Keledjian '08 (1:01.67) took first and second respectively in the 100 butterfly as Stimac (1:58.78) just missed a school record en route to a championship in the 200 freestyle.

McDoniel continued her strong showing by taking the crown in the 100 breaststroke in a time of 1:09.44. McHugh was much of the same in the 100 backstroke, reaching the finish line in 1:01.74, only 56-hundredths of a second off of breaking her own school record.

The women capped of the swimming portion of their day with a victory in the 800 freestyle relay. The team of Alex Peitz '10, Hadow, Keledjian, and Allie Kossoy, brought home the gold with a time 8:14.58. Andie Schrage '08 (325.15), Maggie Connolly (321.90), and Jordan Allison (297.10) took third thru fifth respectively in the 3-meter diving.

Grinnell, which sits in first with 869.5 points, followed by Lawrence, will be back in action on Sunday for the final day of the Championships with prelims kicking-off at 9:00 a.m. The Finals are scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

The 200 free relay team of Valerie Stimac '09, Emily Summers '10, Meghan McDoniel '10, and Erinn Croco '07 swam to victory in record fashion as it set a new MWC Meet record with a time of 1:38.84.

Alex Peitz '10captured third in the 500 freestyle, finishing in a time of 5:23.01. McDoniel then captured her first career individual conference title by winning the 200 IM in a time of 2:12.35. Amanda Keledjian '08 finished third in the event with a time of 2:17.95. The Pioneers then captured five of the top six places in the 50 freestyle, led by Stimac who won the event in a time of 24.92. Croco (25.26), Julia McHugh '07 (25.85), Chloe Moryl '10 (25.99), and Summers (26.06) took third thru sixth respectively.

Grinnell capped off day one by winning the 400 medley relay. The team of McHugh, McDoniel, Amy Hadow '10, and Stimac crossed the finish line with a new MWC Meet record of 4:03.12, breaking the old mark of 4:04.54 set back in 1996.

Andie Schrage '08 led the team with her second-place finish in the 1-meter diving, finishing with 368.25 points. Maggie Connolly '07 (351.65 points) and Jordan Allison '09 (328.95) captured fourth and fifth place respectively.

Grinnell will be back in action on Saturday for Day Two of the Championships with prelims kicking-off at 10:00 a.m. The Finals are scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

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The Moline, Ill., native reached the finish line with a time of 54.97 in the 100 freestyle and in 2:00.84 in the 200, giving her the top time in the conference for both events. The first-year also holds the top ranking in the 100 breaststroke as she heads into the MWC Championships next weekend.

Aside from the two individual victories, McDoniel also swam a leg on the winning 200 medley relay team which clocked in with a time of 1:56.87.

Grinnell will be back in action next Friday thru Sunday when it hosts the 2007 Midwest Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. The meet kicks-off at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.

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