The AMCC men's and women's swimming and diving championship
starts Wednesday evening with the diving competition at Grove City
College as part of the Grove City Invitational. Penn State
Behrend will be looking to extend their dominance of both the men's
and women's events. The Lions have won all seven previous
conference titles.
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Performers to watch on the women's side this weekend
include:
Franciscan University JR Maria
Giuliani...defending AMCC champion in the 100
freestyle...also excels in the 200 free.
Franciscan University SO Kelli Rankin...the only
AMCC diver in the meet this season...finished second in both the 1m
and 3m boards vs. AMCC competition last year.
Cabrini College SR Breaghann Smith...first team
all-AMCC last year in the 1650 freestyle and second team selection
in the 500 free...expected to contribute in the 200 free as
well.
Pitt-Bradford FR Elizabeth Prager...holds the
league's top times in the 100 and 200 backstroke this season, and
ranks at or near the top in the 50, 200, 500, 1000 and
1650 freestyle events.
Penn St. Altoona FR Ashley Nero...best events
include the 100 and 200 breaststroke and 50 freestyle.
Penn St. Behrend FR Mia Pietropola...holds top
times in the 100 and 200 breaststroke in the AMCC this season.
For the men, keep an eye on:
Penn St. Behrend JR Dan Simon...2013 Co-Swimmer
of the Year...defending champion in 50 free, 100 back and 200
back.
Penn St. Altoona SO Alex Fisher...standout
performer in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and 200 IM.
Pitt-Bradford SR Matt Patterson...expected to
excel in the 200 back and 400 IM, while also contributing in the
200 medley and 400 freestyle relays.
Cabrini College FR Todd Walker...watch for him to
challenge in the 100 fly and 100 and 200 backstroke events.