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Scots Stopped by Kzoo, 129-88

ALMA, Mich. - The Alma College men's swimming and diving team lost to Kalamazoo in McClure Natatorium 129-88 tonight.

Individually, Alma was led by Brent Gostomski (Newport) who took top honors in the 200 free with a time of 1:54.89 and was the fastest swimmer in the 100 fly with a time of 55.72. Steve Rose (Essexville/Garber) was also a winner in the one-meter diving event, scoring 203.40 points. In the 200 IM, Ben McDonald (Howell) was third 2:28.49 but was first in the 100 back, touching out in 1:04.90.

Also finishing first for the Scots, Jim Abrams (Manistique) won the 100 breast in a time of 1:06.63. The Scots 'A' 200 free relay team of Ben McDonald, Peter Dufty (Lapeer/Lapeer East), Nate McDonald (Oscoda) and Gostomski was also first with a combined time of 1:35.30.

Posted: Sat, November 19th, 2005 at 7:38PM

 

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Chris Hamstra

Chris Hamstra

Coach Hamstra graduated from Hope College in 2004 with a B.A. in Accounting. During his time at Hope, Hamstra was a four year student-athlete, received All-MIAA honors and was also named to the All-American team. Hamstra was also a member of MIAA Championship teams and brings that winning attitude and work ethic to his new position.

After graduation, Hamstra served as an assistant coach for Hope’s Swimming and Diving Program under Dr. John Patnott. Hamstra credits Dr. Patnott with helping him to understand the science of swimming and also the importance of season long work out plans. “As an assistant in his program, I was given the freedom to implement my own workouts into the system, providing me with insight into what it takes to develop season long plans."

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