Men's Swim & Dive Welcomes Six Newcomers

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Head coach Dan Schinnerer announced the Bucknell men's swimming & diving team's six-man incoming freshman class on Monday.

"We are very excited to have this group join our team," Schinnerer said. "This class has the potential to make an immediate impact across many events. Because of the strength of this class, combined with the talent we have returning, we are confident that we will be a much-improved team next season."

The incoming freshmen hail from four different states: New York (3), New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia. They are projected to compete in a variety of disciplines, with freestyle, breaststroke and IM being the most represented.

During the abbreviated 2020-21 campaign, the Bison went 1-2 and placed second at their Patriot League Challenge Meet with American and Loyola (Md.). They logged 16 program top-10 marks during their season finale, including three in the 100 butterfly, two in the 100 backstroke and two in the 200 freestyle relay. They lost six student-athletes to graduation, including 2020 Academic All-Patriot League honoree Garrett Sommer.

Justin DiSanto
Freestyle/Breaststroke/IM, Scarsdale, N.Y., Scarsdale

Before Bucknell: Swam for Scarsdale High School … was a two-time state finalist, four-time all-section honoree and four-time all-league selection … helped team win four section and two conference titles … graduated with school records in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 100 breaststroke and 200 IM … swam on Scarsdale's record-setting 200 freestyle and 200 medley relay teams … served as team captain … also swam for Badger Swim Club … named the 2021 Lohud Westchester and Putnam Valley Swimmer of the Year.

Personal: Justin Phillip DiSanto … born November 4, 2002 in Scarsdale, New York … son of Michael and Felisa DiSanto … has an older brother: Michael.

High School Best Times:
Freestyle (50: 20.61 / 100: 45.45 / 200: 1:39.53)
Breaststroke (100: 55.83 / 200: 2:05.07)
IM (200: 1:51.28 / 400: 4:04.47)
Justin DiSanto

Andy Dorsel
Breaststroke/Butterfly/IM, Charlotte, N.C., Charlotte Latin School

Before Bucknell: Helped Charlotte Latin School capture three NCISAA state titles … was an eight-time individual NCISAA state champion … graduated with a school record in the 200 IM … swam on two relay teams that set state and school records … also swam for SwimMAC Carolina.

Personal: Andrew Thomas Dorsel … born November 27, 2002 in Avon, Connecticut … son of Mike and Margot Dorsel … has an older brother: Evan.

High School Best Times:
Breaststroke (100: 56.41 / 200: 2:05.26)
Butterfly (100: 49.37 / 200: 1:47.82)
IM (200: 1:49.07 / 400: 3:51.25)
Andy Dorsel

Will Hedges
Breaststroke/IM, Summit, N.J., Summit

Before Bucknell: Swam for Summit High School … helped team win its first Group C state title as a senior captain … Summit captured four sectional titles and one county crown during time in program, also reaching the state championship meet every year … team went 72-9 overall in dual meets … recognized on three all-state third teams … two-time Union County Swimmer of the Year … three-time all-conference first team selection … six-time county champion … graduated with a school record in the 100 breaststroke … swam on Summit's record-setting 400 freestyle relay team … at the club level, placed eighth in two events at the 2021 YMCA Virtual Nationals and set program records in the 100 and 200 breaststroke races.

Personal: William Daniel Hedges … born January 19, 2003 in Summit, New Jersey … son of Bill and Eileen Hedges … has an older brother: Jack … mother played soccer at LIU.

High School Best Times:
Breaststroke (100: 56.19 / 200: 2:02.09)
IM (200: 1:53.16 / 400: 4:03.87)
Will Hedges

Chris Kopac
Freestyle, Ashburn, Va., Riverside

Before Bucknell: Swam for Riverside High School … won 2021 state championships in the 500 freestyle and the 400 freestyle relay … was the 2021 state runner-up in the 200 IM … four-time all-county selection … helped team put together two undefeated seasons … Summit also won two region and two district titles … graduated with school records in the 500 freestyle and the 200 IM … swam on Riverside's record-setting 200 medley, 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay teams … also swam for Nation's Capital Swimming (NCAP) … was a four-time Potomac Valley Swimming Scholar-Athlete.

Personal: Christopher Michael Kopac … born August, 9, 2003 in Fairfax, Virginia … son of Michael and Cynthia Kopac … has an older sister, Allison, who is a member of the Notre Dame women's swimming & diving team's class of 2024 … mother swam for Catholic University … uncle, Michael Wheeler, also swam for Catholic University.

High School Best Times:
Freestyle (100: 46.61 / 200: 1:40.88 / 500: 4:33.44 / 1,000: 9:26.19)
Chris Kopac

Ed Park
Distance Freestyle, Monroe, N.Y., Eastern Christian (N.J.)

Before Bucknell: Swam for New York Sharks Aquatics … attended the 2019 Diversity National Select Camp, the 2018 Zone Select Camp and the 2017 Diversity Zone Select Camp.

Personal: Edward Park … born April 29, 2003 in Cortlandt, New York … son of Sang and Esther Park … attended Eastern Christian High School, which did not have a swimming & diving team.

High School Best Times:
Freestyle (200: 1:44.55 / 500: 4:39.60 / 1,650: 16:03.60)
Ed Park

Nick Shopis
Freestyle, Seaford, N.Y., Chaminade

Before Bucknell: Swam for Chaminade High School … won a state championship in 2020 … helped team win two conference titles (2021 & 2018) and finish among New York's top-five programs in 2020 … anchored Chaminade's record-setting 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay teams … earned a conference career award in 2021 … served as team captain as a junior and senior … named team's 2020 MVP … captured two student-athlete awards … also swam for Long Island Aquatic Club … was a member of a 400 freestyle relay team that set a program and LSC record in 2019.

Personal: Nicholas John Shopis … born December 23, 2002 in Manhasset, New York … son of John and Elena Shopis … has a twin brother: Eric.

High School Best Times:
Freestyle (50: 21.32 / 100: 45.41 / 200: 1:40.82)
Nick Shopis

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