USD Women's Swimming and Diving 2001-2002

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Recruiting Class of 2002

2002 USO SWIMMING & DIVING SINGNEES...

ERYN BOWMAN Littleton, Colorado - Arapahoe High School Bowman's top two times to note are in the 50 Free where she was clocked at 23 .9 and in the 100 Free with a time of 52.9. Attending Arapahoe High School in Colorado, Bowman was named Team Captain and Most Valuable swimmer as a junior. She placed second in the 50 Free and third in the 100 Free at the state championships as a junior. She also anchored both free relays that won state. "Eryn has tremendous tools to work with," said USD's Head Swimming and Diving Coach Mike Keeler. "She shows talent in all the freestyle events from sprint to distance." Honolulu, Hawaii - Kaiser High School Swart was named Kaiser High School's Athlete of the Year in 2000 after becoming the Hawaii High School State Champion in the 200 Free, 500 Free and 200 IM. She was not only named the Most Valuable Swimmer on Kaiser's swim team for two consecutive years, but earned the same MVP honors on the school's cross-country team as well. Swart has recently been timed at 2:19 in the 200 Breast and 4:58 in the 500 Free. She has also clocked in at 203 in the 200 IM and 422 in the 400 IM. "Ashley brings to the Toreros tremendous versatility in the freestyle and IM events. She has excellent technique and has a very bright future." Said USO Head Coach Mike Keeler. Plano, Texas- Plano West High School Cobourn passed up offers to swim at Texas A&M, TCU and Missouri to swim for the University of San Diego. Recent times on Cobourn include a 52 .98 time in the 100 Free and a 1: 53 .9 time in the 200 Free. "It's a program on the rise," Cobourn's High School Coach B.J. Warren said . "I think Kelly is a great addition to their team . She has great work ethic, and does not back down from anyone." "We are excited to have Kelly come to USO from the great state of Texas," says USD's Head Swimming Coach Mike Keeler. "She will help us in the free-style plus help in the backstroke and butterfly events." Stockton, California - Sierra High School Trained and competed with the Tiger Aquatic Club. "A backstroker & freestyler out of a very good swim club," says Coach Keeler. "She will help fill a weak event for USO in the coming events, showing great improvement late in her senior year." Irvine, California - Woodbridge High School Trained with the Novaquatics club team. "This versatile athlete who will add depth in the backstroke, breast– stroke, and Individual Medley events," comments Keeler. "Trains with the Irvine Novas, at this time the best swim club in America." Las Vegas, Nevada - ,Meadow High School Is the sole diver amongst 2002 recruits . "A diver with experience in 1 Meter & 3 Meter boards, which will definitely improve our diving events." Mercer Island, Washington - Mercer Island High School Trained with the South Sound Titans Aquatic Club during her prep career. A distance freestyler who will be competitive in the long distance events. "We are very excited to have signed Rendy," says Keeler. She is coming to USO for all the right reasons and has a lot of experience in open water competition all over the world." Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - Kaelakehe High School She is expected to swim the backstroke and IM events for San Diego. "Another Ashley from the islands, with her training background, this tall athlete should improve greatly," says Keeler. ASHLEY SWART KELLY COBOURN NICOLE DRAA ROCHELLEGAUTHIER KAITLYN JONES RENDY OPDYKE ASHLEY ROSE