2012-2013 Schedule

2012-2013 Roster

Men’s Varsity Swimming and Diving Roster 2012-2013

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Season Highlights & News

Warriors place sixth in state meet

Joey Reilman sets two school records

February 24, 2013 – The Warriors capped off an exceptional season this past weekend by placing sixth at the Division II O.H.S.A.A. Swimming and Diving State Championships won by Dayton Oakwood. Held at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, the Maroon and Gold scored 104 points, the second highest point total in the history of Walsh Jesuit swimming and diving, in addition to setting two school records.

 On Wednesday afternoon, competing in the very first event of the 2013 state meet competition, Cole Francetic got the Warriors on the scoreboard by placing 14^th in one meter diving. Cole scored 325.15 points for the 11 dive competition.

 On Thursday afternoon, the Maroon and Gold guaranteed that more points would be added to their team score as they qualified all three relays and four individual efforts to Friday night’s finals. The 200 yard medley relay team of Joey Reilman, Ben Boshkos, Tanner Schodowski, and Michael Petras placed seventh with a time of 1:38.25; the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Boshkos, Petras, Schodowski, and Matt Remen placed 12^th with a time of 1:30.92; and the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Petras, Reilman, Schodowski, and Drew Lenz placed ninth with a time of 3:19.39. Joey Reilman and Ben Boshkos were responsible for the individual feats. Joey placed fifth in the 200 yard freestyle with a time of 1:43.99, breaking his own school record of 1:46.29 set at the sectional meet and fourth in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 51.52, breaking his own school record of 51.99 set at the district meet. Ben placed seventh in the 50 yard freestyle with a time of 21.82 and fourth in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 58.13. Both of Joey’s and Ben’s performances and the medley relay’s accomplishment earned them all a rendezvous on the podium at a later time. Patrick Olivier also swam on Thursday, placing 19^th in the 500 yard freestyle.

The first Warriors to step upon the awards stand were the 200 yard medley relay team of Joey Reilman, Ben Boshkos, Tanner Schodowski, and Michael Petras. Their time of 1:38.87 earned them an eighth place finish. Joey Reilman then captured a fourth place finish in the 200 yard freestyle to grace the podium for a second time. His effort of 1:42.27 set a new school record, breaking his own record set the previous day. Joey stood among Ohio’s elite one more time by placing fourth in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 50.83, once again breaking his own school record from the preliminary heats. Ben Boshkos continued the Maroon and Gold parade to the podium by placing seventh in the 50 yard freestyle with a time of 21.78 and fourth in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 57.80, both personal best efforts. Final team points were collect by the remaining two relays. The 400 yard freestyle relay team of Petras, Reilman, Schodowski, and Drew Lenz placed ninth in winning the consolation heat with a time of 3:18.29 and the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Boshkos, Petras, Schodowski, and Matt Remen placed 15^th with a time of 1:31.61.

Click here for complete meet results. http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/sd/2013/State/index.html

The 2012-13 season will officially conclude at the awards banquet to be held Wednesday, March 13, at the Stow Youth Baseball Hall. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Warriors place third at district meet

Boshkos wins breaststroke; Maroon and Gold set three school records

February 15, 2013 -- The Warrior swimming and diving team scored 210 points to place third at the O.H.S.A.A. Northeast District Swimming and Diving Championships this past weekend. Held at Robert F. Busby Natatorium, the Maroon and Gold fell to defending state champion University School (345.5 points) and Hawken School (283 points). All told, the Maroon and Gold captured one individual title, set three school records, and earned three automatic qualifying spots and six at-large spots in qualifying six swimmers and one diver to next weekend’s state meet competition at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton.

The first individual to automatically qualify to Canton was Cole Francetic in one meter diving. On Wednesday afternoon, Cole placed sixth overall, with a school record score of 339.40 points in the 11-dive competition. Cole broke Brendan Kipina’s record of 335.80, set just two weeks ago at the North Coast League championships. On a side note, this will be Cole’s second trip to a state meet in the 2012-13 school year. Cole also competed this past fall on the Warrior cross country team that placed six in the Division I state meet. Furthermore, this “double” duplicates Cole’s effort of the 2011-12 school year, competing in two state meets as a runner and a diver.

Ben Boshkos and Joey Reilman both had an exceptional meet in Friday evening’s swim version of district competition. Both qualified in two individual events and in two relays to next weekend’s big dance. Attaining an automatic bid, Ben won the 100 yard breaststroke with a personal best time of 59.02 to earn his second straight trip to Canton in the breaststroke. Ben also placed fourth in the 50 yard freestyle to earn at-large bid. Joey placed second in the 100 yard backstroke to also earn an automatic bid to state. His time of 51.99 is a school record, breaking his old record of 52.02, set at the Northeast Ohio Classic this past winter. This is also Joey’s second straight trip to Canton in the backstroke. In addition, Joey placed in the 200 yard freestyle to earn an at-large bid. In addition, Ben and Joey contributed to the success of the relays, as all three relays will get their chance to compete with Ohio’s swim elite. The 200 medley relay team of Reilman, Boshkos, Tanner Schodowski, and Michael Petras placed third; the 200 yard freestyle relay of Boshkos, Petras, Schodowski, and Matt Remen placed fifth; and the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Petras, Reilman, Schodowski, and Drew Lenz placed sixth.

The third Warrior to earn an at-large spot to Canton was Patrick Olivier. Not only did Patrick place fourth in the 500 yard freestyle, his time of 5:53.13 is a new school record. Patrick bettered Porter Ritchie’s 5:53.14 which Porter set at the 2009 district meet. Patrick also finished 22^nd in the 100 yard butterfly.

Additional team points were earned by Drew Lenz – ninth in the 200 yard freestyle and 16^th in the 500 yard freestyle; Tanner Schodowski – ninth in the 100 yard backstroke; Nick Pennza – 12^th in the 100 yard backstroke; Tom Imhoff – 13^th in the 100 yard breaststroke; and Connor Murphy – 16^th in the 200 yard individual medley.

Further district meet performances were turned in by Alec Bryson – 17^th in the 200 yard individual medley and 23^rd in the 500 yard freestyle; Matt Remen – 17^th in the 50 yard freestyle and 24^th in the 100 yard freestyle; Nick Pennza – 18^th in the 200 yard individual medley; Michael Petras – 18^th in the 100 yard freestyle; Adam Wilson – 20^th in the 50 yard freestyle and 23^rd in the 100 yard freestyle; Tim Wintering – 20^th in the 200 yard freestyle and 26^th in the 100 yard freestyle; John Finger – 20^th in the 500 yard freestyle;

Sam Hudock – 21^st in the 100 yard butterfly and 22^nd in the 50 yard freestyle; Michael Flinchbaugh – 21^st in the 200 yard individual medley and 28^th in the 100 yard breaststroke; Connor Murphy – 25^th in the 100 yard breaststroke; Andrew Leppo – 26^th in the 100 yard butterfly; and Brian Mausser – 28^th in the 100 yard butterfly.

Click here for district meet results. http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/sd/2013/District/NE_BD2.pdf

Click here for state meet qualifiers. http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/sd/2013/State/BD2_StatePsych.pdf

Warriors win their fourth sectional title in the last five years

Joey Reilman contributes to three victories, two meet records and one school record

February 10, 2013--The Warriors set the tone immediately, winning the opening event and then never looked back to win their fourth sectional champion in the last five years. Competing in their “home pool”, at the Ocasek Natatorium on the University of Akron campus, the Maroon and Gold captured one relay and four individual titles to defeat runner-up Canfield, 501 to 395. All totaled the Warriors qualified 18 individuals and three relays to Cleveland State to compete in next Friday evening’s O.H.S.A.A. Northeast Ohio District Championship.

As he has done all season long, Joey Reilman paced the Warriors with a stellar meet. Along with Ben Boshkos, Tanner Schodowski, and Michael Petras, Joey led off the 200 yard medley relay which had a winning effort of 1:41.87 to automatically qualifying to next week’s district meet. This is the fourth year in a row that the Warriors have won a sectional title in the medley relay. Continuing his winning ways, Joey then won the 200 yard freestyle in both a meet record and school record effort. His time of 1:46.29 broke Revere’s Seth Pointinger’s meet record of 1:47.50 set in 2009 as well as breaking Alex Kornick’s school record time of 1:47.09, set at the 2008 Barberton Invitational. Joey then won the 100 yard backstroke in another meet performance. Joey’s time of 52.67 broke Canfield’s Ryan King’s time of 53.72 set in 2009. Joey’s fourth automatic qualifying spot was secured as he swam on the 400 free relay team along with Petras, Schodowski, and Drew Lenz to wrap up a runner-up spot.

Not to be outdone, Ben Boshkos also was a double winner and will compete next weekend in four events. Ben successfully defended his 2011 and 2012 sectional titles in the 100 yard breaststroke. Ben won his specialty with a time of 1:00.88. In addition, Ben added a 50 yard freestyle victory to his portfolio, winning the short sprint with a time of 22.09. Ben will also compete in 200 yard freestyle relay team along Tanner Schodowski, Michael Petras, and Matt Remen which placed second to go along with the medley relay.

Connor Murphy and Patrick Olivier were the final two Warriors to automatically qualify to the district meet. Conner placed second in the 200 yard individual medley and Patrick placed second in the 500 yard freestyle. Connor also earned an at-large bid to the next round of competition by placing fourth the 100 yard breaststroke and Patrick earned at-large bid by placing ninth in the 100 yard butterfly.

Additional at-large bids to next weekend’s district meet were turned in by Tom Imhoff – third in the 100 yard breaststroke; Drew Lenz – fourth in the 200 yard freestyle and sixth in the 500 yard freestyle; Alec Bryson – fourth in the 200 yard individual medley and eighth in the 500 yard freestyle; Tanner Schodowski – fourth in the 100 yard backstroke; Nick Pennza – fifth in the 100 yard backstroke and seventh in the 200 yard individual medley; Matt Remen – fifth in the 50 yard freestyle and seventh in the 100 yard freestyle; Adam Wilson – sixth in the 50 yard freestyle and sixth in the 100 yard freestyle; Michael Flinchbaugh – sixth in the 200 yard individual medley and seventh in the 100 yard breaststroke; Michael Petras – eighth in the 100 yard freestyle;

Sam Hudock – ninth in the 50 yard freestyle and 12^th in the 100 yard butterfly; John Finger – ninth in the 500 yard freestyle; Tim Wintering – tenth in the 200 yard freestyle and tenth in the 100 yard freestyle; Andrew Leppo – tenth in the 100 yard butterfly; and Brian Mausser – 13^th in the 100 yard butterfly.

Final team points were supplied by Jarus Wilson – 12^th in the 100 yard backstroke and John Redmond – 14^th in the 200 yard freestyle.

 Click here for complete meet results. http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/sd/2013/Sectionals/NE_BD2_Akron.htm

Warriors Win Second Straight North Coast League title

Maroon and Gold nearly triple the point total on runner-up Benedictine

February 3, 2013 – Yesterday afternoon at Lakewood High School, the Warriors won their second straight North Coast League championship in as many attempts. Hosted by Padua Franciscan, the Maroon and Gold won with 245 points, followed by Benedictine with 98 points, Archbishop Hoban – 59 points, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin – 36 points, Padua – 33 points, and Lake Catholic – 30 points. All totaled, the Warriors won 11 out of 12 events, set two meet records, one school record and won the Swimmer of the Meet and Coach of the Year honors to completely dominate the competition.

Competing first, Brendan Kipina and Cole Francetic represented harbingers of thing to come, as the Warrior duo achieved a one-two finish in the dive. Brendan’s 335.80 point effort not only won the event, but it broke Cole’s school record of 334.75 points, which Cole set last season at the state meet.

Led by Swimmer of the Meet, Joey Reilman, the Maroon and Gold continued their dominance, winning all but one swimming event. Joey began the afternoon by leading off the 200 yard medley relay to victory. Along with Tom Imhoff, Tanner Schodowski, and Matt Remen, the Warrior quartet won with a time of 1:46.93. Joey then won the 200 yard individual medley with a time of 2:03.95 and followed that up by swimming the third leg on the 200 yard freestyle relay team along with Ben Boshkos, Michael Petras, and Schodowski with a winning time of 1:32.16. Joey capped off the afternoon by winning the 100 yard backstroke in a meet record time of 53.03. Joey’s effort bettered Benedictine’s Ted Bornhurst’s former meet record time of 55.62, set last season.

Ben Boshkos and Michael Petras also captured two individual victories. Ben, the defending champ in the 200 yard freestyle, successfully defended his title with a time of 1:49.31. Ben also placed first in the 100 yard butterfly with a winning time of 56.73. Michael, the defending champ in the 50 yard freestyle, successfully defended his title with a time of 23.65. In addition, Michael placed first in the 100 yard freestyle with a time of 51.78.

The final individual champion for the Maroon and Gold was Patrick Olivier who won the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 5:01.79. Patrick also placed fourth in the 100 yard butterfly. Finally, ending the meet just as they began it, with a victory, the 400 yard freestyle foursome of Ben Boshkos, Michael Petras, Tanner Schodowski and Drew Lenz won with a time of 3:28.02.

Additional points were scored by Alec Bryson – second in the 200 yard individual medley and fourth in the 500 yard freestyle; Tanner Schodowski – second in the 100 yard backstroke; Drew Lenz – third in both the 200 yard freestyle and 500 yard freestyle; Connor Murphy – third in the 200 yard individual medley and fourth in the 100 yard breaststroke; Matt Remen – third in the 100 yard freestyle and fourth in the 50 yard freestyle; Nick Pennza – third in the 100 yard backstroke and eighth in the 200 yard individual medley; Adam Wilson – fourth in the 100 yard freestyle and fifth in the 50 yard freestyle; Andrew Leppo – fifth in the 100 yard butterfly; Tim Imhoff – fifth in the 100 yard breaststroke; Tim Wintering – sixth in both the 200 yard freestyle and the 100 yard butterfly; Sam Hudock – sixth in both the 50 yard freestyle and the 100 yard freestyle; John Finger – sixth in the 500 yard freestyle and seventh in the 100 yard breaststroke; Michael Flinchbaugh – sixth in the 100 yard breaststroke; Brian Mausser – seventh in the 100 yard butterfly; and John Redmond – eighth in the 200 yard freestyle.

The final award of the afternoon was bestowed upon Coach Wally Lutkus who was honored as the North Coast League boy’s swimming and diving Coach of the Year.

Warriors best Wooster Generals

Celebrate senior night

January 19, 2013—Celebrating senior night, the men’s swimming and diving team defeated Wooster last evening, 117 to 69, to up their dual meet record to 6 – 1. Placing first for the Warriors were Joey Reilman – 200 yard freestyle; Ben Boshkos – 200 yard individual medley; Cole Francetic – diving; Patrick Olivier – 500 yard freestyle; the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Boshkos, Matt Remen, Tanner Schodowski, and Michael Petras; and the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Reilman, Petras, Schodowski, and Drew Lenz. The Maroon and Gold travel to Lakewood High School next Saturday with the intent of defending their North Coast League title.

Warriors defeat host Rough Riders

Francetic recaptures diving record

 January 27, 2013--Led by Cole Francetic’s school record in the one meter dive, the boy’s swimming and diving team defeated host Kent Roosevelt last night, 131 – 38, to raise their dual meet record to 5 – 1. Cole broke the double century mark, scoring 209.85 points for the six dive format, to break Brendon Kipina’s 200.35 point total, set this season in a dual meet versus Hoban. Also placing first for the Warriors were Tim Wintering – 200 yard freestyle; Connor Murphy – 200 yard individual medley; Michael Petras – 50 yard freestyle; Alec Bryson – 100 yard butterfly; Drew Lenz – 100 yard freestyle; Tanner Schodowski – 500 yard freestyle; Ben Boshkos – 100 yard backstroke; Joey Reilman – 100 yard breaststroke; the 200 yard medley relay team of Schodowski, Petras, Boshkos, and Reilman; 200 yard freestyle relay team of Boshkos, Jonathan Boutsicaris, Reilman, and Lenz; and the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Adam Wilson, Jarus Wilson, Schodowski, and Lenz.

Warriors win seventh straight Barberton Invitational

Maroon and Gold win two relays and three individual events

January 20, 2013--The Warriors continued their dominance of the Barberton Invitational, winning their seventh consecutive title yesterday afternoon at the University of Akron’s Ocasek Natatorium. The Maroon and Gold won five events and double scored in every event to outscore runner-up Copley, 316 to 174, in the twelve team field.

Duplicating their individual efforts from last season, both Joey Reilman and Ben Boshkos won their second straight Barberton Invitational titles in the 100 yard backstroke and 200 yard individual medley, respectively. Joey’s first place time of 53.91 in the backstroke also a meet record. Joel Elber of Brunswick had held the previous record of 54.42, set on 2005. Ben’s winning time in the IM was 2:04.63. Joey and Ben also placed second in two other individual events, the 200 yard freestyle and the 100 yard breaststroke, respectively. In addition, Patrick Olivier captured a first place finish, swimming a time of 5:00.95 in the 500 yard freestyle. The Warriors also won two of the three relays. The 200 yard medley relay team of Reilman, Boshkos, Tanner Schodowski, and Michael Petras placed first with a time of 1:44.33 and the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Boshkos, Petras, Adam Wilson, and Matt Remen won with a time of 1:34.66.

In addition Drew Lenz placed second in the 500 yard freestyle and fourth in the 200 yard freestyle; Tanner Schodowski placed third in the 100 yard backstroke; Matt Remen placed fourth in the 50 yard freestyle;

Patrick Olivier placed fifth in the 100 yard butterfly; Adam Wilson placed sixth in the 50 yard freestyle and ninth in the 100 yard freestyle; Alec Bryson placed sixth in the 200 yard individual medley; Michael Petras placed sixth in the 100 yard freestyle; Tom Imhoff placed seventh in the 100 yard breaststroke; and Tim Wintering placed eighth in the 100 yard butterfly.

Final points were scored by the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Joey Reilman, Tanner Schodowski, Drew Lenz, and Michael Petras – second; the 200 yard freestyle “B” relay team of Tim Wintering, Nick Pennza, Drew Lenz, and Sam Hudock – third; the 200 yard medley “B” relay team of Nick Pennza, Tom Imhoff, Brian Mausser, and Matt Remen – seventh; and the 400 yard freestyle “B” relay team of matt Remen, Andrew Leppo, Adam Wilson, and Connor Murphy – seventh.

The Warriors travel to Kent Roosevelt next Friday afternoon to take on the Rough Riders.

Warriors overwhelm Medina Bees

Reilman sets pool record

January 19, 2013--The men’s swimming and diving team defeated Medina last night, 211 to 77, to up their dual meet record to 4 – 1. The Warriors won all but one event, led by Joey Reilman’s pool record performance in the 100 yard backstroke. Joey’s time of 53.25 eclipsed the 54.23 swam by Cuyahoga Fall’s Andrew Appleby last season. Joey also won the 200 yard individual medley. Other first place finishers for the Maroon and Gold were Ben Boshkos – 50 yard freestyle and 100 yard freestyle; Michael Petras – 200 yard freestyle; Cole Francetic – diving; Sam Hudock – 100 yard butterfly; Tom Imhoff – 100 yard breaststroke; the 200 yard medley relay team of Reilman, Imhoff, Tanner Schodowski, and Boshkos; the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Reilman, Patrick Olivier, Matt Remen, and Petras; and the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Petras, Brian Mausser, Schodowski, and Andrew Leppo.

Warriors well represented at Northeast Classic

Reilman breaks backstroke record, again

January 13, 2013-- On Saturday morning, the Warriors traveled to the University of Akron’s Ocasek Natatorium to compete in the Northeast Ohio Classic Swimming and Diving Invitational. Their goal was to qualify as many individuals and relays to Saturday evening’s finals which were to be held at C. T. Branin Natatorium on the campus of Canton McKinley High School. The Maroon and Gold came through in fine fashion as they qualified three relays and five individuals in seven events to Saturday evening’s finals.

Joey Reilman’s school record setting performance in the 100 yard backstroke was the highlight of the evening for the Maroon and Gold. Joey swam 52.20 to place second in the championship final, breaking his own school record of 53.03, which he set right before Christmas break at the Viking Invitational. Joey also placed sixth in the 200 yard freestyle.

In addition, Ben Boshkos placed fifth in both the 200 yard freestyle and 100 yard breaststroke; Tanner Schodowski placed 13^th in the 100 yard backstroke; Nick Pennza placed 16^th in the 100 yard backstroke; Drew Lenz placed 19^th in the 200 yard freestyle; the 200 yard medley relay team of Reilman, Boshkos, Schodowski, and Michael Petras placed sixth; the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Reilman, Schodowski, Lenz, and Matt Remen placed 11^th; and the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Boshkos, Petras, Adam Wilson, and Remen placed 13^th .

Click here for complete meet results.http://www.swimmeet.com/meets/neclassic13/

The Warriors will be back in the water next Friday when they take on the Bees of Medina.

Warriors place second at Orange Invitational

Reilman sets pool record in winning the backstroke

 January 6, 2013 – The Maroon and Gold traveled north yesterday evening to compete in the five team Orange Invitational. Hawken School won with 365 points, followed by the Warriors who scored 344 points.

 The high point of the evening for the Maroon and Gold was Joey Reilman’s record setting performance in the 100 yard backstroke. Joey’s winning time of 53.60 broke the previous pool record of 53.79, which had been set by Peter Fellows of Orange High School in 2007. Joey also placed fourth in the 200 yard individual medley.

 Further place finishers for the Warriors were Ben Boshkos – second in the 50 yard freestyle and second in the 100 yard breaststroke; Brendon Kipina – second in the one meter dive; Patrick Olivier – fourth in the 500 yard freestyle and seventh in the 200 yard freestyle; Tom Imhoff – fourth in the 100 yard breaststroke; Michael Petras – fifth in the 100 yard freestyle and eighth in the 50 yard freestyle; Drew Lenz – fifth in the 200 yard freestyle; Sam Hudock – fifth in the 100 yard butterfly; Tanner Schodowski – fifth in the 100 yard backstroke; Nick Pennza – sixth in the 100 yard backstroke and eighth in the 200 yard individual medley; Connor Murphy – sixth in the 100 yard breaststroke; Alec Bryson – seventh in the 200 yard individual medley and seventh in the 500 yard freestyle; Adam Wilson – seventh in the 100 yard freestyle and ninth in the 50 yard freestyle; Brian Mausser – seventh in the 100 yard butterfly; Andrew Leppo – eighth in the 100 yard butterfly; Tim Wintering – ninth in the 200 yard freestyle; Matt Remen – ninth in the 100 yard freestyle; and Tim Wintering – ninth in the 500 yard freestyle.

 Additional points were scored by the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Boshkos, Remen, Schodowski, and Petras – second; the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Petras, Reilman, Schodowski, and Boshkos – third; the 200 yard medley relay team of Reilman, Imhoff, Schodowski, and Remen – fourth; the 200 yard medley relay team of Pennza, Murphy, Mausser, and Wilson – fifth; the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Wilson, Hudock, Wintering, and Lenz – fifth; and the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Wintering, Olivier, Hudock, and Lenz – fifth.

After negotiating a week of semester exams, the Warriors will be back in action this weekend when travel to the University of Akron’s Ocasek Natatorium to compete in the Northeast Ohio Classic on Saturday.

Warriors suffer first dual meet loss

January 3, 2013--The men’s swimming and diving team fell to St. Ed’s last night, 106 to 77. The Warriors dual meet record no stands at 3 – 1. Placing first for the Maroon and Gold were Cole Francetic – diving; Ben Boshkos – 100 yard freestyle; the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Boshkos, Tanner Schodowski, Matt Remen and Michael Petras; and the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Petras, Joey Reilman, Schodowski, and Boshkos. The Warriors next meet will be this Saturday when the travel north to compete in the Orange Invitational.

Maroon and Gold triumphant in inaugural Warrior Relays

December 30, 2012—Organized by head coach Wally Lutkus, the Maroon and Gold competed in the first ever Walsh Jesuit Warrior Relays yesterday afternoon. Held at the Ocasek Natatorium on the University of Akron’s campus, the meet involved six teams, swimming relay style events. The host Warriors held off a stubborn Copley squad, winning the last event to defeat the runner-up Indians, 130 to 122.

Because this is the first year for the Warrior Relays, each first place finish time was recorded as a meet record and the Warriors were well represented, winning three of the nine events. Placing first for the Maroon and Gold were the 200 yard medley relay team of Joey Reilman, Ben Boshkos, Tanner Schodowski, and Michael Petras with a time of 1:44.94; the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Adam Wilson, Tim Wintering, Drew Lenz, and Matt Remen with a time of 1:37.41; and the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Petras, Reilman, Schodowski, and Boshkos with a time of 3:26.27.

In addition, The Warriors also captured three runner-up spots – the 400 yard (4 x 100) individual medley relay team of Alec Bryson, Nick Pennza, Andrew Leppo, and Patrick Olivier; the 200 yard butterfly relay team of Olivier, Brian Mausser, Sam Hudock, and Tim Wintering; and the 400 yard medley relay team of Reilman, Boshkos, Remen, and Petras.

Demonstrating excellent team  depth, the Warriors also recorded two thirds and a fourth place finish. Placing third were the 800 yard freestyle relay team of Lenz, John Redmond, Adam Wilson, and Michael Flinchbaugh and the 200 yard breaststroke relay team of Tom Imhoff, Connor Murphy, Flinchbaugh, and Olivier. Placing fourth was the 200 yard backstroke relay team of Pennza, Bryson, Wintering, and Schodowski.

The Maroon and Gold will be back in action on Wednesday when they host the Eagles of St. Edward.

Warriors excel at Viking Invitational

December 18, 2012--The Warriors traveled to the Cleveland State University campus last weekend to compete in the 38^th annual Viking Invitational. Held at the Robert S. Busby Natatorium on the, over 700 swimmers representing 65 plus schools competed in this non-scoring meet.

The best individual effort of the day for the Maroon and Gold was turned in by sophomore Joey Reilman who placed third in 100 yard backstroke championship final with a time of 53.96. Reilman also placed ninth in the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 4:59.93. Junior Ben Boshkos also competed in two championship final individual races. Boshkos placed fourth in the 100 yard freestyle with a time of 49.13 and he placed sixth in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:00.63. The final Warriors to qualify to the championship round were the 200 yard freestyle relay team. The quartet of Boshkos, sophomore Matt Remen, senior Tanner Schodowski, and senior Michael Petras swam a season best of 1:32.42 to place sixth.

Swimming in the consolation finals were the 200 yard medley relay team Reilman, Boshkos, Schodowski, and Remen, placing 11^th overall with a time of 1:41.97; sophomore Patrick Olivier placing 12^th in the 500 yard freestyle (4:59.62); the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Reilman, Petras, junior Drew Lenz, and sophomore Adam Wilson, placing 17^th (3:28.78); sophomore Nick Pennza placing 18^th in the 100 yard backstroke (58.37); and Schodowski placing 20^th in the 100 yard backstroke (59.08). Senior Cole Francetic capped off the Warrior’s efforts by placing 11^th in one meter diving (11 dive) with a score of 256.90 points.

 Click here for complete meet results. http://swimmeet.com/meets/viking12/

The Warriors will not compete again until after the Christmas, when they host the Warrior Relays at the University of Akron on December 29^th.

Warriors defeat Knights

Brendon Kipina sets school record in the one meter dive

December 12, 2013--Led by Brendon Kipina’s school record in the one meter dive, the boy’s swimming and diving team defeated Hoban last night, 137 to 42, to raise their dual meet record to 3 – 0. Kipina broke the double century mark, scoring 200.35 points for the six dive format, to break Jack Gerstenmaier’s 199.75 point total set in a 1999 dual meet versus Tallmadge. Also placing first for the Warriors were Ben Boshkos – 200 yard freestyle; 500 yard freestyle; Alec Bryson – 200 yard individual medley; Michael Petras – 50 yard freestyle; Matt Remen – 100 yard butterfly; Joey Reilman – 100 yard freestyle; Tanner Schodowski – 100 yard backstroke; Tom Imhoff – 100 yard breaststroke; the 200 yard medley relay team of Nick Pennza, Connor Murphy, Cole Francetic, and Tim Wintering; the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Reilman, Schodowski, Petras, and Drew Lenz; and the 400 yard freestyle relay of Adam Wilson, Petras, Lenz, and Boshkos.

Warriors Compete in Ned Reeb Invitational

Joey Reilman breaks school record

December 8, 2012--The Warriors traveled to Columbus this past weekend to compete in the Ned Reeb Memorial High School Invitational Swimming and Diving Meet. Held at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on the campus of The Ohio State University, the Maroon and Gold placed 12^th overall with 106 points in the 48 plus team invitational. Upper Arlington won the meet with Columbus St. Charles placing second.

The highlight of the evening for the Maroon and Gold was Joey Reilman’s school record setting performance in the 100 yard backstroke. Reilman swam a 53.03 to place second in the championship final, breaking his own school record of 54.87, set last season at the O.H.S.A.A. District Championships. Reilman also placed ninth in the championship heat of the 200 yard individual medley. Other solid efforts for the Warriors were turned in by Ben Boshkos, who placed eighth in the championship heat of the 100 yard freestyle and the 200 yard medley relay team of Reilman, Boshkos, Tanner Schodowski, and Matt Remen which placed ninth in the championship heat. Boshkos also scored a 12^th place finish in the consolation 100 yard breaststroke.

Also competing Saturday evening and swimming in a consolation heat were Patrick Olivier – 18^th in the 500 yard freestyle and the 200 yard freestyle team of Reilman, Boshkos, Michael Petras, and Drew Lenz – 13^th place.

Click here for complete meet results. http://www.swimmeet.com/meets/nedreeb12/

The Warriors will be back in action on Wednesday evening when they host the Knights of Archbishop Hoban at 7:00 P.M. at Ocasek Natatorium on the University of Akron’s campus.

Warriors win home opener

December 6, 2012-- Held at the Ocasek Natatorium on the University of Akron’s campus, the host Warriors defeated Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 143 to 28. The Maroon and Gold increased their dual meet record to 2 – 0.

Placing first for the Warriors were Patrick Olivier – 200 yard freestyle; Ben Boshkos – 200 yard individual medley; Matt Remen – 50 yard freestyle; Brendon Kipina – one meter diving; Drew Lenz – 100 yard freestyle; Brian Mausser – 500 yard freestyle; Joey Reilman – 100 yard backstroke; the 200 yard medley relay team of Reilman, Boshkos, Tanner Schodowski, and Michael Petras; the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Reilman, Schodowski, Petras, and Boshkos; and the 400 yard freestyle relay team of John Redmond, Remen, Sam Hudock, and Mausser.

The Maroon and Gold are back in action this Saturday when they travel to Columbus to compete in the highly competitive Neb Reed Invitational.

Warriors place fifth at Comet Relays

The Warriors open up the 2012-2013 season by scoring 84 points to place fifth at the eight team Solon Comet Relays this past weekend. Upper Arlington won with 124 points followed by Hudson (104 points), host Solon (100 points) and Hawken School (94 points). The Maroon and Gold were led by the second place finish of Cole Francetic and Brendon Kipina in the one meter diving relay.

The Warriors are back in action this Tuesday when they travel to Beachwood for their fist dual meet of the season.

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