University of the Ozarks Head Swimming Coach David DeGeus will build on the momentum his team captured at the conference championships last year. As it begins year two of competition, the women's team is expected to make another splash at the conference meet. Ozarks will open the season against Ouachita Baptist September 22 and Centenary College September 23 in Arkadelphia.
Key Returners: Kaitlyn Henrietta (Jr.), Valeria Robleto (Sr.), Selena Haunty (Jr.)
Newcomers: Skylar Epperson (Fr.), Sarah Starkweather (Fr.), Brenda Sandoval (Jr.), Fernanda Hernandez-Sanchez (Jr.)
Fastest Times in 2016-2017:
50 free - Arielle Burfine (27.23)
100 free - Kaitlyn Henrietta (1:02.79)
200 free - Selena Haunty (2:42.61)
500 free - Selena Haunty (7:05.84)
1000 free - Valeria Robleto (23:35.12)
50 breast - Chloe Welsh (46.57)
100 breast - Kaitlyn Henrietta (1:31.12)
200 breast - Marie Lebois (3:36.78)
50 back - Arielle Burfine (36.33)
100 back - Arielle Burfine (1:11.52)
200 back - Arielle Burfine (2:54.04)
50 fly - Selena Haunty (43.01)
100 fly - Kaitlyn Henrietta (1:16.84)
200 fly - Selena Haunty (3:35.67)
100 I.M. - Arielle Burfine (1:16.50)
200 I.M. - Kaitlyn Henrietta (2:50.56)
400 I.M. - Selena Haunty (6:51.25)
200 free relay - Burfine, Haunty, Lebois, Henrietta (2:10.36)
400 free relay - Welsh, Robleto, Hernandez Sanchez, Burfine (5:39.17)
200 medley relay - Henrietta, Burfine, Haunty, Lebois (2:27.63)
400 medley relay - Burfine, Robleto, Hernandez Sanchez, Welsh (5:59.18)
Highest Team Finish: 2nd (University of the Ozarks Dual)
Coach DeGeus Quote:
"We are excited to begin year two. We will build on what we did at our conference championships last year. We did better than I expected at our conference meet to close out the season. This year we have more swimmers, and I think we will have some good races. Our team captain, Kaitlyn Henrietta, is back after an injury last year. Our newcomers add some talent. Hopefully, we can at least double our points at the conference championships."
2016-2017 Post-Season: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships
2017-2018 Schedule
September 15 - Intersquad Meet @ Home (6:00 pm)
September 22 - Ouachita Baptist Univ. Dual @ Arkadelphia, Ark. (5:00 pm)
September 23 - Centenary College Dual @ Arkadelphia, Ark. (10:00 am)
October 13 - Williams Baptist/Tabor College Double Dual @ Home (6:00 pm)
October 14 - Alumni Meet @ Home (9:00 am)
October 21 - Little Rock Invite @ Little Rock, Ark. (10:00 am)
October 27 - Hendrix College Relays @ Conway, Ark. (6:00 pm)
October 28 - Hendrix College Classic @ Conway, Ark. (11:30 am)
November 4 - Colorado College/Austin College Double Dual @ Sherman, Texas (1:00 pm)
November 17 - Hendrix College Dual @ Home (6:00 pm)
December 1-2 - Hendrix College Invitational @ Conway, Ark. (6:00 pm/11:30 am)
January 20 - Henderson State Dual @ Arkadelphia, Ark. (12:00 pm)
February 3 - Senior Meet @ Home (12:00 pm)
February 14-17 - SCAC Championships @ Southlake, Texas
March 14-17 - NCAA III National Championships
