FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (January 13, 2021) – The Lumberjack swimmers will look to get their feet wet this Friday, competing against the newest Western Athletic Conference opponent, Dixie State. As the first race of the 2020-21 season for the swimming program, NAU will hope to positively jumpstart their dual meet record before the conference championship in February.
This will be the second time in school history that the Trailblazers and 'Jacks will contest in a dual meet. In last season's meet on Jan. 18, 2020, NAU commanded the win over DSU, outscoring the Blazers 154-99.
Dixie's freshman swimmer, Haley Altman, was named as WAC Swimmer of the Week this past Tuesday after her season debut against BYU on Saturday. Altman broke DSU's school record in the 100 breaststroke with a event-winning time of 1:01.97.
Friday's meet will also honor the six graduating seniors. Four swimmers, Natalie Dinch, Sam Seiber, Maddie Seidl, Hope Williams, and two divers, Emily Sharrer and Jenny Cheetham are the six seniors who are wrapping up their collegiate athletic careers for the Lumberjacks. Combined, the class has three WAC Conference Championship titles under their belt, eagerly looking to earn their fourth this upcoming spring.
