2008 Woodie Awards
Swimming & Diving: Teams ready for Terrier Invitational
Kyle Predki, Collegian Staff
Issue date: 11/21/08 Section: Sports
The first invitational tournament of the season has finally arrived for the Massachusetts swimming and diving teams. This will be the third year in a row that the two teams travel to Boston to compete in the Terrier Invitational hosted by Boston University.
Three swimmers on the men's team claimed first at last year's event. Juan Moliere finished first in the 100-yard freestyle event, Brian Schmidt in the 200-yard breaststroke, and Mike Berthaume claimed the podium in the 200-yard butterfly. Although the women's team couldn't notch any top spots last year, a few came close. Karen Upperco finished second in both diving events, while Christa Narus placed second in the 200-yard butterfly stroke.
This year, the men look to continue their undefeated record in the Terrier Invitational. With the help of Nate Bromage, last week's Atlantic 10 Performer of the Week, and Jason Cook, last week's A-10 Rookie of the Week, the men's swimming and diving team seems well equipped to do so.
In the competition this weekend, look for the normal standouts to finish in high spots on the final day. Juan Moliere will look to repeat his previous win in his individual event while freshman standout Jason Cook looks to prove himself on the diving boards. Cook will look for revenge at Boston University as his only loss on the diving board came from BU's top diver.
Freshman Joey Sbordon will also add a twist to the competition. Sbordon, with only a single loss in all his individual collegiate events, will look forward to competing in the finals on Sunday.
Nate Bromage and Mike Berthaume will also continue the one-two punch they've had all season. This past weekend, Bromage finished first in his two butterfly events, only to have Berthaume nipping at his tails for second in both races. Berthaume, along with Moliere, Andrew Willbrant, and Brian Schmidt, will compete as part of the 200-yard medley relay team while Bromage and Moliere will assist Sbordon and Max Butler in the 400-yard freestyle relay.
Three swimmers on the men's team claimed first at last year's event. Juan Moliere finished first in the 100-yard freestyle event, Brian Schmidt in the 200-yard breaststroke, and Mike Berthaume claimed the podium in the 200-yard butterfly. Although the women's team couldn't notch any top spots last year, a few came close. Karen Upperco finished second in both diving events, while Christa Narus placed second in the 200-yard butterfly stroke.
This year, the men look to continue their undefeated record in the Terrier Invitational. With the help of Nate Bromage, last week's Atlantic 10 Performer of the Week, and Jason Cook, last week's A-10 Rookie of the Week, the men's swimming and diving team seems well equipped to do so.
In the competition this weekend, look for the normal standouts to finish in high spots on the final day. Juan Moliere will look to repeat his previous win in his individual event while freshman standout Jason Cook looks to prove himself on the diving boards. Cook will look for revenge at Boston University as his only loss on the diving board came from BU's top diver.
Freshman Joey Sbordon will also add a twist to the competition. Sbordon, with only a single loss in all his individual collegiate events, will look forward to competing in the finals on Sunday.
Nate Bromage and Mike Berthaume will also continue the one-two punch they've had all season. This past weekend, Bromage finished first in his two butterfly events, only to have Berthaume nipping at his tails for second in both races. Berthaume, along with Moliere, Andrew Willbrant, and Brian Schmidt, will compete as part of the 200-yard medley relay team while Bromage and Moliere will assist Sbordon and Max Butler in the 400-yard freestyle relay.
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