BRISTOL, R.I.--The Roger Williams Swimming & Diving team won multiple awards during the NEISDA Championships last weekend including the NEISDA All-New England Team, Coach of the Year, and Sportsmanship Awards.
The following athletes were named to the NEISDA 2020 All-New England Team, which requires a top 8 individual or a top 4 relay placement:
Women:
Jen Ayotte,
Ellie Field,
Brenna Guilmette,
Allegra Iacovino,
Shannon Kannally,
Casey Klein, Bharathi Kollurr,
Catherine Oppenheim, Megan Peters,
Sandy Remson,
Kindra Scheer,
Emily Slusarczyk,
Callie Sullivan,
Allison Surian,
Kenzie Sweeney,
Kaley Youngcourt
Men:
David Anderson,
Matt Babinski,
John Babuka, Raymond Cerro,
Ryan Duryea, William Ebersold,
Peter Gallagher,
Lars Hjerpe,
Bodie Ibrahim, Jeffrey Lyman,
Ross Macy,
James McClaren,
Eamon McKenney,
Andy Paul,
Conor Quinn,
Kirk Schultz,
Emmett Stottlemeyer,
Hunter Wronski
Hunter Wronski (Shelton, Conn.) was named Bruce Hutchinson Swimmer of the Meet, Head Coach
Matt Emmert was awarded Coach of the Year for both the Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving team, and
Casey Klein (Newton, Conn.) and
John Babuka (Richmond, Ky.) made their way onto the 2020 All-Sportsmanship Team.
Emmert has led this year's women's team into a 4-4 record and a 6-1 record for the men. This is his fourth consecutive championship for the men and third for the women.
When asked how it felt to have won the championships he stated, "This team sacrificed a lot and made a big commitment. The mantra all year was 'we are one' so for both teams to win a championship together as one unit, one team, and one family is an amazing feeling!"