Jayhawk Ladies Capture WNYAC Crown; Men Finish Second

Jayhawk Ladies Capture WNYAC Crown; Men Finish Second
BATAVIA, NY - The Jamestown Community College (JCC) women's swimming and diving team wrapped up the 2024-25 league schedule with another win at Genesee Community College, finishing the year a perfect 9-0 in league, and with another WNYAC (Western New York Athletic Conference) championship on their resume.
 
JCC's men weren't far behind, earning a second place at Genesee and a runner-up spot in the WNYAC.

"It has been another great season with both the men's and women's teams. I really like the progress that we have made throughout the season, as we have one meet left with Fredonia State and then focus on the regional meet," said a proud head coach, Todd Conklin.

The ladies went 3-0 at Genesee with Ashylnn Swan leading the way in the diving well. She earned another top spot, this time breaking her own school record with a 259.72.

Swan wasn't alone in the impressive performances. Anna Jones and Sophia Gervasio earned first and second in the grueling 1650 free.

JCC took the top three spots in the 200 free, with Emily Swan earning gold, Desiree Putt silver, and Jalyn Linton bronze.

Ashlynn Swan wasn't limited to diving, taking second in the 50 free.

It was an all-Jayhawks photo finish in the 100 butterfly with Linton and Jones tying at a 1:14:03 mark.

JCC's women also brought home the top two spots in the 100 individual medley, with freshman Andison Lawson topping fellow freshman Linton for the win.

"On the woman's side, Ashlynn Swan led the way with a new 6-dive record on 1 meter, but the whole women's team is improving every meet, and I know that our training will get us to where we need to be for regionals. As coaches, we are positive about what we are seeing," added Conklin.

The men finished just 19 points behind Monroe Community College and helped JCC win the overall crown.

Starting in the 50 free, Kyle Dean edged out teammate Cameron Milewski by a second for a top two finish.

JCC's 200 medley relay team outswam the competition as the team of Dean, Zach Johnson, Christian Merrill, and Milewski took first.

Owen Slojkowski dove into the distance swim and placed third in the 1650 free.

Flipping to the 100 butterfly, Noah Miles was Jamestown's best performer, bringing home a third just a few seconds off the top spot.

In the 100 backstroke, Merrill and Slojkowski grabbed another one-two showing for the Jayhawks.

Then it was South African Zach Johnson, pacing the field in the 100 individual medley for another Jayhawk perched at the top of the podium.

Lastly, it was another record falling in the diving well for the men, with Milewski scoring a 247.20 to put his name atop the record books.

"On the Men's side, Cameron (Mileswki) also set a new 1m 6 dive record. Along with Cam, Kyle Dean, and Zach Zohnson are not only improving but are also leading the way. Overall, the men's team has had the best showing over the past few years, and we have high expectations for what they will do at the regional meet," mentioned Conklin.

The regional meet takes place at Erie Community College from Friday, February 14th to Sunday, February 16th.

"It takes a whole team, and this team really is growing in the right direction. We are getting positive momentum going into the championship season. I have no doubt that both teams will be up to the challenge, and I truly expect great results," said Conklin.

The championship season concludes back at Erie Community College in early March with Nationals.

 
 

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