Women's Swim & Dive Announces Addition of 11 Newcomers

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Women's Swim & Dive Announces Addition of 11 Newcomers

6/9/2021 11:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming and Diving

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Head coach Dan Schinnerer announced on Wednesday that the Bucknell women's swimming & diving team will welcome 11 first years this fall.

"We are very excited about this class," Schinnerer said. "The fact that it is a large and talented class is a testament to the great job our coaching staff and team did with recruiting despite the limitations the pandemic presented in the last year. This class will definitely help continue the great momentum our women's program has experienced over the last few years."

The incoming student-athletes hail from six different states and one Canadian province: Connecticut (3), New York (3), Maryland, Massachusetts, Texas, Virginia and Ontario. They are projected to compete in a variety of disciplines, with butterfly being the most represented. The class also includes three divers.

During the abbreviated 2020-21 campaign, the Bison went 3-0 and won their Patriot League Challenge Meet with American and Loyola (Md.). They are in the midst of a historically successful period. Over the course of the 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 campaigns, they went a combined 21-2 (16-2 Patriot League) in dual meet competition, with their two losses coming to Patriot League champion Navy. They wrapped up their 2019-20 dual meet schedule with a sterling 10-1 (7-1 Patriot League) ledger. With their rivalry win over Lehigh, they reached the double digits in victories during a single season for the sixth time in program history. They last accomplished the feat in 1997-98.

Bucknell lost nine to graduation following the 2020-21 season, including three-time All-Patriot League First Team honoree Maggie Wyngowski. Wyngowski, who was also tabbed as the Rookie of the 2018 Patriot League Championship Meet, graduated with school records in the 200 breaststroke (2:14.54), 200 IM (2:00.15) and 400 IM (4:15.26).

The Bison will return three All-Patriot League selections for the 2021-22 campaign: Catherine Craig, Maddie Hartigan and Sabrina Vumbacco. Hartigan, a two-time All-Patriot League First Team honoree, enters her senior season with school standards in the 100 freestyle (50.01), 200 freestyle (1:48.22), 500 freestyle (4:46.48) and 1,000 freestyle (9:53.16). Vumbacco was also tabbed as the Rookie of the 2020 Patriot League Championship Meet, the most recent one contested due to the cancelation of the 2021 rendition.

Sinceraty Alexander
Sprint Freestyle/Butterfly, Ossining, N.Y., Ossining

Before Bucknell: Swam for Ossining High School … was a member of the varsity swimming & diving team for six years, helping it qualify for four state championship meets… was a three-time NCSA and Futures qualifier in sprint freestyle and butterfly races … placed sixth in the 100 butterfly at the New York State Federation Championship, breaking a 10-year-old school record in the process … all-state, all-section and all-league honoree … swam on Ossining's record-setting 200 medley and 200 freestyle relay teams, which also placed in the top 10 at the state championship meet … twice served as team captain … lettered twice in softball … also swam for the Marlins Swim Team out of the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester … was a member of the Marlins' National Team.

Personal: Sinceraty D. Alexander … born March 2, 2003 in Brooklyn, New York … daughter of Jamie Alexander … has two younger sisters: Leaila and Emmarie.

High School Best Times:
Freestyle (50: 24.48 / 100: 54.75)
Butterfly (100: 56.7)
Sinceraty Alexander

Gillian Camperlengo
Breaststroke/Butterfly/IM, New Rochelle, N.Y., Ursuline School

Before Bucknell: Swam for the Ursuline School … won a section title in the 100 breaststroke as a senior … was a four-time all-section and all-league honoree … earned four Scholar-Athlete awards … served as team captain as a senior … also swam for Empire Swimming … was a member of its National Team and qualified for Futures.

Personal: Gillian Rose Camperlengo … born February 25, 2003 in Bronxville, New York … daughter of Michael and Michele Camperlengo … has a younger brother: Andrew.

High School Best Times:
Breaststroke (100: 1:05.94 / 200: 2:24.42)
Butterfly (100: 56.57)
IM (200: 2:07.40 / 400: 4:33.84)
Gillian Camperlengo

Meghan Catherwood
Diving, Central Valley, N.Y., Monroe-Woodbury

Before Bucknell: Dove for Monroe-Woodbury High School … became a NYSPHSAA Medalist as a junior with a 10th-place finish … took first at the OCIAA Championship as a junior … placed second at the Section IX Championship as a junior and senior … helped team put together an undefeated dual meet season as a senior … the squad placed third at the Section IX Championship that season … graduated with the school record in the 11-dive (513.55) … named team's MVP as a junior … served as team captain as a senior … was a four-time Scholar-Athlete Award recipient … was a member of the golf team, twice earning its MVP and Scholar-Athlete awards … also dove for Hudson Valley Dive Club … before embarking on diving career, was a level 9 gymnast in the USA Gymnastics system … competed at Believe Elite Athletic Training (BEAT) before suffering a career-ending injury.

Personal: Meghan Catherwood … born September 11, 2003 in Suffern, New York … daughter of Glenn and Cindy Catherwood … has two younger brothers: Collin and Gavin.

Sarah Culkin
Backstroke/Butterfly/IM, Rockville, Md., Our Lady of Good Counsel

Before Bucknell: Swam for Our Lady of Good Counsel High School … was an All-American in the 100 butterfly and received All-America consideration in the 100 backstroke … graduated with school records in the 100 backstroke and the 100 butterfly … captured USA Swimming All-America Scholar-Athlete accolades … earned honorable mention All-MET laurels as a sophomore and junior … served as team captain as a senior … named team's Rookie of the Year as a first year and MVP as a sophomore and junior… also swam for Rockville Montgomery Swim Club.

Personal: Sarah Claire Culkin … born January 26, 2003 in Silver Spring, Maryland … daughter of Patrick and Amy Culkin … has two younger brothers: Matthew and Sean.

High School Best Times:
Backstroke (100: 55.45 / 200: 1:59.09)
Butterfly (100: 54.00 / 200: 1:59.93)
IM (200: 2:05.83 / 400: 4:22.54)
Sarah Culkin

Liz Dokina
Breaststroke, Swampscott, Mass., Swampscott

Before Bucknell: Swam for Swampscott High School … was a two-time MIAA Division II State Champion in the 100 breaststroke … graduated with school records in the 500 freestyle (5:26.99), 100 breaststroke (1:04.56), 100 butterfly (1:06.62) and 200 IM (2:12.83) … swam on Swampscott's record-setting 200 medley (2:01.12) and 200 freestyle (1:49.39) relay teams … NEC First Team All-Star … Salem News All-Star … Salem News Student-Athlete Award finalist … served as team captain as a senior, helping Swampscott put together an undefeated dual meet season … also swam for YMCA of the North Shore, leaving with program records in the 15-and-over 50 breaststroke (30.32) and the 15-and-over 100 breaststroke (1:03.41).

Personal: Elizabeth Dokina … born November 8, 2002 in Salem, Massachusetts … daughter of Konstantin Dokin and Larisa Dokina.

High School Best Times:
Breaststroke (100: 1:03.37 / 200: 2:20.47)
Liz Dokina

Anne Farr
Breaststroke/Butterfly, Toronto, Ont., Greenwood College School

Before Bucknell: Swam for the Granite Gators Swim Team … qualified for the 2020 Canadian Olympic Trials, which were not held due to the COVID-19 public health threat … appeared in Canada's top-25 in multiple individual events during the 2019-20, 2017-18 and 2016-17 campaigns … placed in the top-10 in the 200-meter breaststroke at the 2019 Canadian Eastern Championships … took third in the 200-meter breaststroke at the 2018 Ontario Provincial Championships … qualified for three Canadian Junior Nationals (2020, 2019 & 2018) … participated in the 2019 Canadian Swimming Trials, which were held in advance of the World Championships … first competed at the Canadian Swimming Championships as a 14 year old … left Granite Gators with three individual records … was a member of a relay team that made the podium at the provincial championships … swam for Greenwood College School as a first year and sophomore … at Greenwood, was also a member of the varsity cross country, ultimate frisbee and skiing teams … twice qualified for the provincial championships in cross country.

Personal: Anne Elizabeth Farr … born June 5, 2003 in Toronto, Ontario … daughter of Geoffrey and Shelagh Farr … has a younger brother: Henry … made school's honor roll all four years.

High School Best Times:
Breaststroke: (100 LC: 1:15.31 / 200 LC: 2:43.60)
Butterfly (100 LC 1:04.99 / 200 LC 2:30.70)
Anne Farr

Reggie Frias
Diving, Riverside, Conn., Greenwich

Before Bucknell: Dove for Greenwich High School … CIAC Open state champion … two-time all-state honoree … FCIAC champion … LL Conference runner-up … helped the Cardinals win three CIAC Open state titles, three LL Conference crowns and two FCIAC championships … graduated with a school record in 11-dive score (504.25) … served as team captain … also dove for Marlins Diving Club.

Personal: Regina Guadalupe Frias … born April 5, 2002 in New York City … daughter of Jose Luis and Guadalupe Frias … has two older sisters: Mariana and Cristina … Cristina swam at Columbia University … enjoys cliff jumping, making ceramics and painting.
Reggie Frias

Rylie Giles
Distance Freestyle, Ridgefield, Conn., Ridgefield

Before Bucknell: Swam for Ridgefield High School … earned All-State and All-FCIAC accolades … was a member of an All-America 400 freestyle relay team, which also clocked a program-record time … graduated with a school record in the 500 freestyle … served as team captain as a senior, helping Ridgefield go an undefeated 8-0 … also swam for Ridgefield Aquatic Club … was a Futures and Open Water Junior Nationals qualifier … set club team records in the 800-meter freestyle and the 1,500-meter freestyle.

Personal: Rylie Elizabeth Giles … born September 3, 2003 in Ridgefield, Connecticut … daughter of Patrick and Jennifer Giles … has three younger siblings: Brendan, Keira and Owen … uncle Tommy Giles played football at the University of Delaware … cousin Patrick Giles is a member of the Boston College hockey team's class of 2022 … cousin Ryan Giles is a member of the Denver men's lacrosse team's class of 2024.

High School Best Times:
Freestyle (200: 1:53.15 / 500: 4:58.80 / 1,650: 17:11.90) Rylie Giles

Gina Hinthorn
Diving, Fort Worth, Texas, Keller Central

Before Bucknell: Dove for Keller Central High School … placed fifth at the 2021 state championship meet … qualified for four regional meets … graduated with school records in the 6-dive (256.00) and 11-dive (437.75) … served as team captain … also dove for GC Diving Club, qualifying for four USA Junior Nationals.

Personal: Gina Kathryn Hinthorn … born September 8, 2002 in Leesburg, Virginia … daughter of Matthew and Anne Hinthorn … has a younger sister: Olivia.
Gina Hinthorn

Kendall Luecke
Freestyle, Darien, Conn., Darien

Before Bucknell: Swam for Darien High School … won a Class L state championship in the 200 freestyle … in 2019, helped team win a Class L state title and a FCIAC crown … two-time all-state and three-time All-FCIAC First Team selection … was a member of an All-America 200 freestyle relay team, which set a school record (1:36.72) … captured all-state academic team accolades … served as team captain as a senior … was a Connecticut Swimming Scholar-Athlete … also swam for Chelsea Piers Aquatic Club.

Personal: Kendall Rose Luecke … born April 27, 2003 in Greenwich, Connecticut … daughter of Mark and Susan Luecke, both of whom graduated from Bucknell … has two younger siblings: Erin and Scott.

High School Best Times:
Freestyle (50: 24.71 / 100: 53.93 / 200: 1:53.84 / 500: 5:10.11) Kendall Luecke

Skye Sunderhauf
Breaststroke/Butterfly/IM, McLean, Va., McLean

Before Bucknell: Swam for McLean High School … qualified for four state championship meets … helped team place second at the 2019 district title meet … swam on McLean's record-setting 200 medley and 400 freestyle relay teams … served as team captain as a senior … earned team's Coaches' Award as a first year and its Most Improved Award as a sophomore … earned Student-Athlete Award four times … was a four-time PVS Scholar-Athlete Award recipient … also swam for FISH Swim Team, a USA Swimming Silver Medal Club … was a member of its National Team that placed first at the 2019 sectionals meet.

Personal: Skylar Lucyanne Sunderhauf … born August 1, 2003 in Arlington, Virginia … daughter of Steve and Lori Sunderhauf … has a younger sister: Addie … father graduated from Bucknell … great-grandfather Mickey Boerner graduated from Bucknell and was a member of its boxing team.

High School Best Times:
Breaststroke (100: 1:06.89 / 200: 2:23.58)
Butterfly (100: 57.75 / 200: 2:05.64)
IM (200: 2:06.79 / 400: 4:28.35)
Skye Sunderhauf