Women's swim team defeats NJIT
Carolyn Bauer
Issue date: 11/1/07 Section: Sports
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There is no limit that can't be reached by the women's swim team.
The Pioneers set two school records on Saturday and went on to defeat the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a score of 100-42.
Katie Marshall, freshman, Cumberland, RI, set a record in the 100 yard butterfly event for the third time this season. On Saturday, Marshall recorded a time of 1:00.93, and a season best record.
"Records are always important, we use them as a gauge to determine our diligence in practice and determination in our meets, in both individual and relay events," said Coach Richard Ludemann, "The simple fact that we have set and reset 8 records shows our dedication and goal oriented team."
Not only was Marshall recognized for setting a new record in her individual event, the relay team for the medley race also set a new school record.
The team of Johannah Kos, sophomore, Feeding Hills, Mass., Laura Johnson, senior, Red Hook, N.Y., Molly McDonald, freshman, Sag Harbor, N.Y., and Marshall set the record at 1:59.09.
"I am very excited that I have been able to set two new school records as a freshman, I never expected that this would happen," said Marshall.
This past weekend's win evened the Pioneer's record at 1-1 for the new season.
"Any time you have a W in the win column it's a plus psychologically. Our team functions as a unit so all components are vital to each win we have. With our next meet this upcoming weekend, I sincerely think it [last weeks win] will be a spark to launch us forward yet again," said Ludemann.
The Pioneers have been working hard this season to improve upon last year's record.
"I think we have improved as a team with a unified goal," said Ludemann. "We have set the bar and we have to keep raising it weekly as we get stronger and faster. The fact that all of my athletes are at practice at 5:15 a.m. and ready to 'get it done' shows unique focus, both with the team and individual goals."
The Pioneers set two school records on Saturday and went on to defeat the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a score of 100-42.
Katie Marshall, freshman, Cumberland, RI, set a record in the 100 yard butterfly event for the third time this season. On Saturday, Marshall recorded a time of 1:00.93, and a season best record.
"Records are always important, we use them as a gauge to determine our diligence in practice and determination in our meets, in both individual and relay events," said Coach Richard Ludemann, "The simple fact that we have set and reset 8 records shows our dedication and goal oriented team."
Not only was Marshall recognized for setting a new record in her individual event, the relay team for the medley race also set a new school record.
The team of Johannah Kos, sophomore, Feeding Hills, Mass., Laura Johnson, senior, Red Hook, N.Y., Molly McDonald, freshman, Sag Harbor, N.Y., and Marshall set the record at 1:59.09.
"I am very excited that I have been able to set two new school records as a freshman, I never expected that this would happen," said Marshall.
This past weekend's win evened the Pioneer's record at 1-1 for the new season.
"Any time you have a W in the win column it's a plus psychologically. Our team functions as a unit so all components are vital to each win we have. With our next meet this upcoming weekend, I sincerely think it [last weeks win] will be a spark to launch us forward yet again," said Ludemann.
The Pioneers have been working hard this season to improve upon last year's record.
"I think we have improved as a team with a unified goal," said Ludemann. "We have set the bar and we have to keep raising it weekly as we get stronger and faster. The fact that all of my athletes are at practice at 5:15 a.m. and ready to 'get it done' shows unique focus, both with the team and individual goals."
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