NEAC Athletes of the Week!

The Wells EXPRESS

The Express Swimming Teams have been fortunate enough to have not 1 but 2 swimmers earning NEAC Athlete of the Week.

Both swimmers earned this honor from their performances at our last meet against SUNY Cobleskill (11/18/10). Gabby Spencer placed first in the 50 FR (and broke the 20 year record), 100 BA and was part of the 400 FR relay team. Dan Schilling placed first in the 400 IM (broke his own record) and was part of the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay teams.

Congratulations to both swimmers!

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

Upcoming post:
Delhi Meet

20 YEAR RECORD BROKEN

From Left to Right: Gwenn Lillie (SO), Emily Northrup (SR), Caitlin Farris (JR), Molly Heslin (FR), Britta Kilbourn (FR), Gina Laungani (SO), Gabby Spencer (FR) and Idolyn Villiotti (JR)

Gabby Spencer (FR) broke the 20 year old 50 FR record with style. Spencer came in first in the 50 FR (26.35), 100 BA (1:09.57) and with Idolyn Villiotti (JR), (SO) and Gwenn LillieBritta Kilbourn (FR) earned 1st in the 200 FR Relay. Spencer also led this relay and broke the 1:00 marker and is the 7th fastest Wells female swimmer to ever swim at Wells!

The team called Kilbourn's last stroke a "Phelps Finish" to touch out the competition by a mere .05! Kilbourn also place 2nd in the 500 FR.

The men's team had a great meet as well with their first win of the season against SUNY Cobleskill! Dan Schilling (SO) and Chris Guard (JR) dominated the 400 IM. Schilling broke his own record from championship last season by a second (5:10.86).

Drew Teter (JR) is normally a sprinter and flyer tried the 500 freestyle and came within 5 seconds of breaking the record from his team-mate.

From Left to Right: Mike Scharvella (SR), Chris Guard (JR), Drew Teter (JR), Hunter Harris (SR), Taylor Dunn (FR), Elvis Okumu (FR), Chris Mahar (FR), Matt Sleezer (FR) and Dan Schilling (SO)

*more pictures to follow

Happy Birthday Emily!!!

Hour of Power Relay

On Thursday, November 11th the Wells Swim Team joined over 130 college, HS and club swim teams in this powerful event. It is called the Hour of Power Relay. A Carleton College swimmer past away from Sarcoma Cancer. This is cancer is a rare soft tissue disease that affect people in their early 20's. His team-mates did not want to ever forget his memory so they have created this event.

It is an hour of relays. Everyone must sprint each time they enter the water but at the same time making sure that each lane is on the same lap. Carleton's swim team's quote is "Leave it in the Pool". And that is what the Wells swim team did! We raised over $100 and we were even able to get some non-swim team students to participate even me!

The swim team was excited to be a part of such a great event and to raise money and awareness to this great cause.

Hopefully next year YOU will be able to join us!

Happy Birthday Chris!

We have a fun tradition for birthdays. First you swim through big waves made from team-mates and kickboards then you jump into a stretched out cap!

Below is the video and picture!

MORE Broken Records!

On Wednesday, November 10th The Wells Express went against the Utica Pioneers.

The men's team attacked the record board once again! Matt Sleezer (FR) broke the 100 FR record (51.90) and with Drew Teter (JR), Taylor Dunn (FR) and Dan Schilling (SO) broke the 200 FR record by a whole second (1:36.50)!

On the women's side, a 20 year old record was almost broke by Gabby Spencer (FR). She was only off .02. This was a best time for Spencer and I am positive she will break this record! Spencer also came in 1st place in the 50 FR, 100 Fly and she was part of the 200 FR relay team with Idolyn Villiotti (JR), Britta Kilbourn (FR) and Gwenn Lillie (SO).

Britta Kilbourn is a freshmen here at Wells and has had a great season with her freestyle events. Each time she swims she has taken off time. She has already taken off 9 seconds in the 200 FR and 3 seconds in the 100 FR. I am sure you will be hearing a lot more about Kilbourn in the upcoming posts.

Pictures will be uploaded shortly.

Upcoming posts:
Hour of Power Relay
Delhi Invite results

200 Fly Record Shattered!

On Saturday, November 6th the Wells Express went against the Golden Eagles of SUNY Brockport. We put up a good fight however in the end the Eagles prevailed over the Express.

Drew Teter (JR) broke the Wells College Record in the 200 Fly by 6 seconds (2:21.20) placing him first in that event. The previous record holder Dan Schilling (SO) earned 3rd place and only a second off his PB. Teter also placed first in the 100 Fly (59.33) later on in the meet.

Mike Scharvella (SR) was able to place 2nd in the 100 BA (1:04.63) with team-mate Matt Sleezer (FR) on his heals placing 3rd (1:05.31).

Idolyn Villiotti (JR) placed 2nd in the 100 BA (1:13.42). Gabby Spencer (FR) placed 3rd in the 200 IM (2:34.68).

Upcoming posts:
Utica update
Hour of Power Relay

NEAC Athlete of the Week!

Congratulations to our very own Idolyn Villiotti who earned NEAC Athlete of the Week for her performance at SUNY IT.

She won all 3 of her events including the 50 FR (28.95), 100 BA (1:12.57) and she lead off the winning 200 FR relay (2:00.32).

Congratulations Idolyn!

Wells College Record Broken!

We had a fantastic meet on Friday, October 29th against SUNY IT. The women had a dominating performances by wining all events and ended with a score of 102 to 13.

The men's team also had a great meet. We did not have our full roster of 8 men and only showed up with 6 against 9 SUNY IT swimmers. Throughout the whole meet Wells was up in points but we didn't have enough swimmers to complete the meet with a relay and IT won the meet. With that said we had some excellent races.

Matt Sleezer (FR) from Gloversville, NY broke the 50 FR record by .6 seconds and brought the time down to 23.25. Below is the video of the race.




Taylor Dunn (FR) had an excellent meet earning his place on the All Wells Top Ten Time List. He is now on there for 3 events, 200 FR (3rd), 100 FLY (4th) and 200 Medley Relay (4th). Drew Teter (JR) and Dan Schilling (SO) held there spots on the top ten list but with faster times.

Thank-You to all the Family who showed up to cheer on the EXPRESS!!!!

Upcoming Blog Posts:
Birthday Swim
SUNY Brockport Results