Swimmers Recognized by Plain Dealer, News Herald
Carrie Bencic ’13 was selected as The Plain Dealer’s Swimmer of the Year for her “epitome of determination throughout her career.”
Carrie won the 200 and 500 yard freestyles at the Division II state swimming meet and participated in two winning relays as the swim team went on to win a record breaking 14th state title.
This accomplishment moved Hawken swimmers past St. Edward’s wrestlers to set a new record for the most consecutive state titles in Ohio.
Other students selected for the Plain Dealer’s Girls Swimming All-Stars were Morgan Cohara ’12, Marissa Cominelli ’13, and Sarah Koucheki ’13.
Carrie won the 200 and 500 yard freestyles at the Division II state swimming meet and participated in two winning relays as the swim team went on to win a record breaking 14th state title.
This accomplishment moved Hawken swimmers past St. Edward’s wrestlers to set a new record for the most consecutive state titles in Ohio.
Other students selected for the Plain Dealer’s Girls Swimming All-Stars were Morgan Cohara ’12, Marissa Cominelli ’13, and Sarah Koucheki ’13.
Coach Jerry Holtrey received Coach of the Year by The News-Herald, which noted him as “a true legend in area high school sports.”
The News-Herald also awarded Sarah Koucheki ’13 Swimmer of the Year for the third year in a row. Sarah’s performance in the Division II 100-yard butterfly came in at a state record 54.66, and gave her a third consecutive year win. Overall, Sarah garnered her ninth career state title at the competition, which, the Herald notes, “gives her a legitimate shot at being a 13 time state champion …tying her for second all-time behind former Hawken stalwart Alyssa Kiel’s 14 titles.”
Also included in the Herald’s First Team Allstars were Carrie Bencic ’13, Marissa Cominelli ’13, Morgan Cohara ’12, Kaitlyn Cerne ’13, and Lizzie Aronoff ’12. Second Team selections, Jordan Bitterman ’12, McKenzie Harris ’12, Maureen Rakovec ’15 and Caroline Vexler ’13. Third Team selections, Meggie Pernsteiner ’12, Haley Schubert ’13, and Jubilee Winar ’15. Maddy Pesec ’12 received Honorable Mention.
The Hawken girls swim team’s record setting streak is currently the third longest in the nation.
Micah Simpson ’13 was selected as a Plain Dealer All Star in boys’ swimming. Micah finished second in state, Division II in the 100 and 200, and was a member of the fourth place medley and fifth place 400 freestyle relay. Micah won the 200 freestyle at CSU districts.
Micah and Henry Senkfor ’14 were both selected to The News Herald’s First Team All Stars. Nick Ranallo ’12, and Elijah Spiro ’14 were both selected for Third Team, and Alan Karickhoff ’12 received Honorable Mention.
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Photo: Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer
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