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Scots Stung by Hornets, 158-78

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The Alma College women's swimming and diving team fell to Kalamazoo, 158-78 at McClure Natatorium in Alma today.

Individually, Alma was led by Sara Swanton (Saginaw/Heritage) who took first in the 1,000 free with a time of 11:58.65. Joining her in first place - in the 200 individual medley - Emily Smith (Adrian) touched out in 2:24.78. In the 200 free, Caylee Coe (Owosso) was third, touching the wall in 2:15.22 and was first in the 100 back, finishing in 1:09.22.

In the 50 free, Emily Dolan (Trenton) was third, turning in a time of 27.59. In the 100 breast, she finished third with a time of 1:17.13.

In one-meter diving, Ivyrose Hess (Grand Rapids/City) was third with 175.20 points.

The Scots return to action at the DePauw Invitational Dec. 2-3.

Posted: Sat, November 19th, 2005 at 7:30PM

 

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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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