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Bucknell Women's Swimming and Diving Blog - Tara Boyle
11/14/2012 7:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming and Diving
Nov. 14, 2012
I was a little worried about beginning my sophomore year on the team this year. I was not sure how losing our seniors would affect the team or how big of an impact it would have. While I do miss the seniors we lost, as it turns out, I think our team is even stronger than last year. All of the freshmen have really contributed to the team in meets as well as during practices.
The diving team was nearly doubled when we brought in four new freshmen after losing only one senior. I think that these additions have already made a profound impact on the squad. Not only do they each offer a unique personality, adding to the atmosphere, but they also help to push every person to be their best. The support system that has been created on the diving team is something that will really help us succeed as we get farther into the season. It is so great that I can count on my team when I need them, both in and out of the pool.
Looking ahead to the rest of the season, I believe that the team has a great chance for success. With the Bucknell Invitational coming up this weekend, the team has a perfect opportunity to show how hard we have been working so far this season. There are some very strong teams coming, so there will be a lot of good competition. If the team can swim and dive well at this meet, I believe that it will give us the confidence to be aggressive for the rest of the season all the way until Championships.
