Arcadia University Women's Swimming Team Kicks Off Season Against York College

Strategic Insights -

The Arcadia University women's swimming team began its season with a challenging match against York College in Pennsylvania. Despite a strong showing, the Knights finished with a score of 115-85, failing to secure a winning margin. However, the team shone in several events, with notable performances from Mikayla Scardino, Juliane Heller, Ava Despeaux, and Audrey Haydu.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Arcadia University women's swimming team suffered a 30-point defeat in its season opener against York College, losing 115-85.
  • The Knights secured first-place finishes in four events: the 200-yard medley relay, 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard butterfly, and 400-yard freestyle.
  • Mikayla Scardino was the top finisher in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 25.76 and also played a key role in the 200-yard medley relay.
  • Ava Despeaux touched first in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:01.84, contributing to the team's overall success.
  • The 400-yard freestyle team of Brooke Boyd, Sophia Randle, Gabby Schultz, and Audrey Haydu rounded out Arcadia's first-place finishes.
  • Rylie Pellegrino finished third in the 1,000-yard freestyle with a time of 12:45.69, while Maggie Dent placed fourth in the same event.
  • Sam Ehrhart placed fourth in the 50-yard freestyle, and Jenna Carr made her debut in the 500-yard freestyle with a respectable time of 6:34.66.
  • Lily Stauffer competed in the 100-yard backstroke in her first meet of the season, contributing to the team's effort.

Statistics:

  • Arcadia University women's swimming: 85 points
  • York College: 115 points
  • Spartans' margin of victory: 30 points
  • Time of the winning 200-yard medley relay team: 1:56.67
  • Mikayla Scardino's time in the 50-yard freestyle: 25.76
  • Ava Despeaux's time in the 100-yard butterfly: 1:01.84
  • Brooke Boyd, Sophia Randle, Gabby Schultz, and Audrey Haydu's 400-yard freestyle team time: faster than the York College team
  • Time of the 1,000-yard freestyle for Rylie Pellegrino: 12:45.69
  • Maggie Dent's finish in the 1,000-yard freestyle: 4th place
  • Sam Ehrhart's finish in the 50-yard freestyle: 4th place
  • Jenna Carr's time in the 500-yard freestyle: 6:34.66

Sources:

  • "Arcadia University Athletics - Women's Swimming." Arcadia University Athletics, 2023, www.arcadia.edu/athletics/womens-swimming.