Swimming & Diving

Week Five Metro Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Award Honors

Female Diver of the Week
Campbell Dopler, Rider
So, Bettendorf, IA, Bettendorf
 
Dopler placed first in the 1-Meter Optionals at this past weekend's tri-meet with Sacred Heart and Siena, scoring 256.73. Dopler also placed third in the 1-Meter Voluntary, scoring 157.20. 
 
Female Rookie of the Week
Isla Ho, Canisius
Fr, Deniliquin, Aus, Clarendon
 
Freshman Isla Ho claimed a pair of individual wins for the third straight meet while also collecting a relay win on Saturday against St. Bonaventure. The Deniliquin, Australia, native was a member of the opening 400 medley relay that claimed first place. Ho then went on to claim another pair of individual victories, taking first in the 200 individual medley, finishing in 2:10.98 before touching the wall first in the 200 fly with her time of 2:10.19.
 
Female Swimmer of the Week
Sophia Velleco, Sacred Heart
Sr, Seymourt, CT, Seymour
 
Recorded four event victories and set four pool records. Won the 200 Butterfly, breaking an eight-year-old pool record while posting the fastest time in the Metro this season, and the 500 Freestyle, breaking a four-year-old pool record with the second-fastest time in the conference this season. Also contributed to record-breaking performances in the 200 Medley Relay, which broke a nine-year-old record, and the 200 Freestyle Relay, which broke a 10-year-old record. Additionally, recorded season-best times in all individual events.
 
Male Swimmer of the Week
Noah Giunta, Iona
Sr, Port Jefferson Station, NY, Comsewogue
 
Against Monmouth, Giunta delivered a pair of individual victories, taking first place in both the 100-yard backstroke (50.13) and 100-yard butterfly (50.02). His time in the 100-yard backstroke ranks second in the METRO, while his 100-yard butterfly time ranks third in the conference.
 
Male Diver of the Week
Joel Picard, Iona
Jr, Worcester, MA, Saint Johns
 
Against Monmouth, Joel Picard scored 244.73 points in the 1-meter dive and 279.75 points in the 3-meter dive.
 
Male Rookie of the Week
Johnny Casalinuovo, Iona
Fr, Miller Place, NY, Miller Place
 
Against Monmouth, Casalinuovo captured an individual victory in the 400-yard individual medley (4:18.12). His performance currently ranks fourth in the METRO.