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Carly Vadinsky

Men's Swimming By: Carly Vadinsky

Men's Swimming Places First in Four Events in Loss to Randolph College

LYNCHBURG, V.A. – William Peace Men's Swimming placed first in four events, but ultimately fell to Randolph College 105-82 at the Bateman Aquatic Center on Saturday, January 18th. 

Joshua Day (50 Freestyle), Joseph Williams (100 Butterfly), Noah Goetsch (100 Freestyle), and Elijah Horman (100 Breaststroke) all placed first in their respective events. 

WPU Results:

200-Yard Medley Relay:

- The team of Elijah Horman, Wilks Smith, Joseph Williams, and Stone Doppke clocked a time of 1:53.90, placing second.

200-Yard Freestyle:
- Noah Goetsch secured second place with a time of 1:56.78, followed by Stone Doppke (2:09.82) and Ruben Garcia (2:10.37).

50-Yard Freestyle:
- Joshua Day finished first for the Pacers at 23.13, with Joseph Williams close behind at 23.27. Wilks Smith also competed with a time of 25.66

400-Yard IM:
- Elijah Horman placed second with a time of 4:41.98.

100-Yard Butterfly:
- Joseph Williams and Jack Lancaster delivered top performances with times of 54.30 and 55.00.

100-Yard Freestyle:
- Noah Goetsch led the team with a time of 50.82, followed by Joshua Day at 52.93 and Wilks Smith at 58.88.

100-Yard Backstroke:
- Elijah Horman and Jack Lancaster delivered top performances with times of 1:00.22 and 1:04.62.

500-Yard Freestyle:
- Stone Doppke and Ruben Garcia represented the team well with times of 5:56.95 and 5:58.41.

100-Yard Breaststroke:
- Noah Goetsch had an excellent performance, finishing at 1:02.84, followed by Joshua Day at 1:13.06.

The William Peace University Men's Swimming Team will be back in action next Saturday, January 25th for a match up against St. Mary's College. Seniors Noah Goetsch, Elijah Horman, and Joseph Williams will be honored before the meet. 
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Players Mentioned

Noah Goetsch

Noah Goetsch

6' 2"
Senior
Elijah Horman

Elijah Horman

6' 3"
Senior
Jack Lancaster

Jack Lancaster

6' 0"
Junior
Joseph Williams

Joseph Williams

5' 7"
Senior
Wilks Smith

Wilks Smith

6' 3"
Freshman
Stone Doppke

Stone Doppke

6' 4"
Freshman
Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

5' 9"
Sophomore
Joshua Day

Joshua Day

6' 2"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Noah Goetsch

Noah Goetsch

6' 2"
Senior
Elijah Horman

Elijah Horman

6' 3"
Senior
Jack Lancaster

Jack Lancaster

6' 0"
Junior
Joseph Williams

Joseph Williams

5' 7"
Senior
Wilks Smith

Wilks Smith

6' 3"
Freshman
Stone Doppke

Stone Doppke

6' 4"
Freshman
Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

5' 9"
Sophomore
Joshua Day

Joshua Day

6' 2"
Freshman