Marshall University Athletics
Swimming & Diving Signs 12 to Upcoming Recruiting Class
4/29/2020 2:14:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall swimming and diving head coach Ian Walsh announced the signing of 12 student-athletes for the upcoming 2020-21 season on Wednesday. The class includes Paige Banton, Gina Cantoral, Grace Cox, Madeline Hart, Klava Katayama, Claire Kenney, Alaina Laster, Eszter Laban, Macey Swearingen, Grace Valenza, Audrey West and Avery Wilson.
"We are thrilled to be welcoming this group to our program this coming fall," Walsh said. "This is probably one of our deepest classes top to bottom. Through the recruiting process it was clear that they all embody what it means to be a part of our program."
"Our staff addressed a lot of areas in our team and have a better balance through a dual meet roster and championship roster. We have great leaders within our program and I know they will help foster an environment where these 12 women feel a part of our family."
"Each individual brings a different dynamic to this program and will elevate our already strong culture here at Marshall. Our staff and team members can't wait to welcome these women to campus in a few months."
Paige Banton – Sault Ste Marie, Ontario Canada
100 Breast – 1:13.01 (LCM)
200 Breast – 2:32.38 (SCM)
200 IM – 2:21.13 (SCM)
Gina Cantoral – Philadelphia, PA
100 Fly – 58.30
200 Fly – 2:06.46
200 IM – 2:08.45
400 IM – 4:29.41
Grace Cox – Vienna, WV
100 Free – 52.78
200 Free – 1:54.73
100 Fly – 57.94
Madeline Hart – Cincinnati, OH
50 Free – 23.86
100 Free – 52.25
200 Free – 1:50.89
100 Fly – 55.28
500 Free – 5:04.57
Klava Katayama – Ada, OH
50 Free – 23.56
100 Free – 52.97
100 Fly – 55.57
200 Fly – 2:06.77
Claire Kenney – Brecksville, OH
50 Free – 23.90
100 Free – 52.15
100 Back – 59.35
Alaina Laster – East China, MI
1m – 392.85 (11 Dives)
Eszter Laban – Budapest, Hungary
100 Fly – 1:02.56 (LCM)
200 Fly – 2:13.23 (LCM)
200 IM – 2:21.00 (LCM)
400 IM – 4:53.74 (LCM)
Macey Swearingen – Westerville, OH
50 Free – 24.37
100 Free – 51.84
100 Back – 56.32
200 Back – 2:02.95
Grace Valenza – Cleveland, OH
50 Free – 25.22
100 Free – 53.36
200 IM – 2:07.85
Audrey West – Walton, KY
50 Free – 24.60
100 Free – 53.69
100 Breast – 1:05.05
200 Breast – 2:25.57
Avery Wilson – Chattanooga, TN
50 Free - 24.71
100 Fly – 57.17
200 Fly – 2:06.52
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"We are thrilled to be welcoming this group to our program this coming fall," Walsh said. "This is probably one of our deepest classes top to bottom. Through the recruiting process it was clear that they all embody what it means to be a part of our program."
"Our staff addressed a lot of areas in our team and have a better balance through a dual meet roster and championship roster. We have great leaders within our program and I know they will help foster an environment where these 12 women feel a part of our family."
"Each individual brings a different dynamic to this program and will elevate our already strong culture here at Marshall. Our staff and team members can't wait to welcome these women to campus in a few months."
Paige Banton – Sault Ste Marie, Ontario Canada
100 Breast – 1:13.01 (LCM)
200 Breast – 2:32.38 (SCM)
200 IM – 2:21.13 (SCM)
Gina Cantoral – Philadelphia, PA
100 Fly – 58.30
200 Fly – 2:06.46
200 IM – 2:08.45
400 IM – 4:29.41
Grace Cox – Vienna, WV
100 Free – 52.78
200 Free – 1:54.73
100 Fly – 57.94
Madeline Hart – Cincinnati, OH
50 Free – 23.86
100 Free – 52.25
200 Free – 1:50.89
100 Fly – 55.28
500 Free – 5:04.57
Klava Katayama – Ada, OH
50 Free – 23.56
100 Free – 52.97
100 Fly – 55.57
200 Fly – 2:06.77
Claire Kenney – Brecksville, OH
50 Free – 23.90
100 Free – 52.15
100 Back – 59.35
Alaina Laster – East China, MI
1m – 392.85 (11 Dives)
Eszter Laban – Budapest, Hungary
100 Fly – 1:02.56 (LCM)
200 Fly – 2:13.23 (LCM)
200 IM – 2:21.00 (LCM)
400 IM – 4:53.74 (LCM)
Macey Swearingen – Westerville, OH
50 Free – 24.37
100 Free – 51.84
100 Back – 56.32
200 Back – 2:02.95
Grace Valenza – Cleveland, OH
50 Free – 25.22
100 Free – 53.36
200 IM – 2:07.85
Audrey West – Walton, KY
50 Free – 24.60
100 Free – 53.69
100 Breast – 1:05.05
200 Breast – 2:25.57
Avery Wilson – Chattanooga, TN
50 Free - 24.71
100 Fly – 57.17
200 Fly – 2:06.52
For all the latest information about Marshall swimming and diving, follow @HerdSwimDive on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
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