Our Incoming Freshmen - The Men's Side...

With the academic year beginning on Monday, we wanted to introduce our incoming freshmen on the men's side. Although we only graduated one senior from last year's team, we were looking to bring in a large class with a strong competitive background and a wealth of experience. These 8 newcomers will help add depth in a variety of areas as we continue to build on previous years' performances.

Paul Garman (Webster, NY): Swam for Webster High School and Webster Bluefins Swim Club. Paul is a 2009 New York State High School consolation finalist in the 100 free and 200 IM.

Matt Hogan (Birmingham, MI): Swam for Cranbrook High School and Birmingham "Y" Blue Dolphins. Matt is a Senior National and U.S. Open qualifier. He was the 2009 Michigan High School Division III State Champion in the 100 free and 200 IM.

Josh Meints (Oakley, CA): Swam for Freedom High School and Pleasanton Seahawks. Josh is a U.S. Open and Junior National Qualifier. He was the 2009 CIF-North Coast High School State Champion in the 200 IM and 100 breast.

Christian Muller (Pine Bush, NY): Swam for Pine Bush High School. Christian is a 2009 New York High School State Finalist in the 100 breast and a member of the NY state record-setting 200 medley relay team from Pine Bush.

Zach Rice (Mason, OH): Swam for Mason High School and the Mason Manta Rays. Zach is a Speedo Sectional qualifier and a consolation finalist in the 200 free and 500 free at the Ohio High School State Championships.

Matt Schwippert (East Aurora, NY): Swam for Iroquis High School and STAR Swimming. Matt is a Senior National and U.S. Open qualifier. He was the runner-up in the 100 back and placed 3rd in the 100 fly at the 2009 New York High School State Championships.

Ryan Smrekar (North Huntingdon,PA): Swam for Norwin High School. Ryan is Senior National and U.S. Open qualifier. He is also a 2-time Pennsylvania High School State qualifier in the sprint free events.

Cory Zorsch (Rochester, NY): Swam for Greece Athena High School and Hilton Area Swim Team. Cory is a U.S. Open and Junior National Qualifier. He placed 2nd in the 100 fly and 3rd in the 50 free at the 2009 New York High School State Championships.