Schmidt Earns First KCAC Women's Swimmer of the Month Award
WICHITA, Kan. — Blake Jorgens of the University of Saint Mary and Sydney Schmidt of Sterling College were named KCAC Men's and Women's Swimmers of the Month, respectively, the conference office announced Thursday. Both student-athletes were selected for their performances from Nov. 10-Dec. 14 by a vote of conference Sports Information Directors. All KCAC Player of the Week and Swimmer of the Month honors are presented by Equity Bank.
Blake Jorgens - University of Saint Mary
So. | Englewood, Colo.
Date | Meet Name | Event | Time/Score | Individual Finish | Team Finish | Total # Teams | Total # Individuals | Cut Achieved |
11/19/2022 | USM vs. Maryville & Sterling | 50 Freestyle | 21.12 | 1 | 1 | 3 | B Cut | |
11/19/2022 | USM vs. Maryville & Sterling | 100 Freestyle | 47.32 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | B Cut |
11/19/2022 | USM vs. Maryville & Sterling | 100 Breaststroke | 59.42 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 | B Cut |
11/19/2022 | USM vs. Maryville & Sterling | 200 Medley Relay | 1:38.55 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
11/19/2022 | USM vs. Maryville & Sterling | 200 Freestyle Relay | 1:28.70 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Jorgens led his team to a second consecutive victory over an NCAA Div. II school, while achieving "B" cuts in all his individual events.
Sydney Schmidt - Sterling College
Sr. | Colwich, Kan.
Date | Meet Name | Event | Time/Score | Individual Finish | Team Finish | Total # Teams | Total # Individuals | Cut Achieved |
12/5/22 | Paul Clifford Classic | 100 Free | 52.19 | 1 | 16 | A Cut | ||
12/5/22 | Paul Clifford Classic | 100 Fly | 54.99 | 1 | 7 | A Cut | ||
12/5/22 | Paul Clifford Classic | 50 Free | 23.84 | 1 | 28 | A Cut | ||
12/5/22 | Paul Clifford Classic | 800 Free Relay | 8:24.36 | 1 | 3 | |||
12/5/22 | Paul Clifford Classic | 400 Medley Relay | 3:42.20 | 1 | 5 | |||
12/5/22 | Paul Clifford Classic | 200 Medley Relay | 1:54.29 | 1 | 5 | |||
12/5/22 | Paul Clifford Classic | 400 Free Relay | 3:50.40 | 1 | 5 |
Schmidt continues to dominate in her individual events, and has also been a big part of the success of the relay teams she participates in.
Previous Winners:
- Month 1 (Sept. 20-Nov. 9): Nicholas Klenner, Olivet Nazarene (Men) | Allison Pearson, Olivet Nazarene (Women)
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