Sharrieff Helps Howard to Strong Tri-Meet Performance
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Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University Women's Swimming and Diving teammates delivered another strong showing on the road, recording six event victories and several personal bests at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Tri-Meet.
Howard competed against the host UMBC and the Virginia Military Institute, with the team's depth and skill ensuring a successful outing.
Bermudian swimmer Myeisha Sharrieff contributed important points in the backstroke events, securing two solid finishes:
100 Yard Backstroke: Sharrieff finished third place in the Women's 100 Yard Backstroke, touching the wall in under a minute with a time of 59.77 seconds. 200 Yard Backstroke: In the longer distance, Sharrieff finished sixth place, clocking a time of 2 minutes, 16.87 seconds (2:16.87).
The overall performance at the tri-meet underscores Howard University's successful start to the season as they continue to compete strongly in their various disciplines.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
White Named Northeast 10 Women's Swimmer of the Week
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Taylor White was named the Northeast 10 Women's Swimmer of the Week after she won two individual races in Bentley's victory over Brandeis.
White won both the Women’s 200 Yard Freestyle and the Women’s 200 Yard Backstroke and swam the anchor leg for the winning Women’s 400 Yard Freestyle Relay team.
She swam a season best 2:00.30 in the Women’s 200 Yard Freestyle to win by more than eight seconds. Her time in the Women’s 200 Yard Backstroke of 2:11.65 was also a season best and won that race by almost 15 seconds.
The award is White’s third career NE10 weekly award.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Smith Reflects on the Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet
Logan Jones
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Following the Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet that saw swimmers deliver fast and competitive action at the BASA Pool, Ben Smith reflected on the Meet and the fact that swimmers met Carifta Standard times.
Jorgia White bounced back from her second-place finish to claim victory in the Women's 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Individual Medley A - Final with a time of 1:16.40. Emilia Dunkerley was second in 1:20.24, ahead of Sophie Wells in third (1:24.20).
In the men's events, Logan Jones dominated the marquee Men's 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Freestyle A - Final, winning with a time of 54.26 seconds. Jamie MacFarlane was second (58.75), and Joseph Moniz finished third (59.74).
Monday, November 10, 2025
White Double Powers Bentley to Dominant Victory
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Bentley University Women's Swimming and Diving secured its second straight dual meet victory, overpowering Brandeis University with a dominant final score of 166-51. Bently were in complete control, winning all but one of the individual races contested, in addition to both relay events.
Bermudian swimmer Taylor White was instrumental in the team's success, claiming two individual victories and anchoring a winning relay team.
White showcased her versatility and endurance by securing wins in two different disciplines:
200 Yard Freestyle: White stormed to victory in the Women's 200 Yard Freestyle, winning by a considerable margin of more than eight seconds, touching the wall with a time of 2 minutes, 0.30 seconds (2:00.30).
200 Yard Backstroke: She followed up with her second individual win of the meet in the Women's 200 Yard Backstroke, clocking a time of 2 minutes, 11.65 seconds (2:11.65).
White completed her excellent day by swimming the anchor leg for the Bentley University Women’s 400 Yard Freestyle Relay A team. The quartet secured another victory for the Falcons, clocking a winning time of 3:46.44.
The emphatic win highlights the depth and quality of the Bentley squad as they build momentum early in their season.
Sunday, November 09, 2025
Personal Best Highlight Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet
Jorgia White & Ben Smith
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The Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet delivered fast and competitive action at the BASA Pool, with numerous personal best times recorded and several swimmers claiming double victories in the 15 & Over age group.
The Women's 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Freestyle A - Final was a rapid affair, with the top three all recording new personal bests. Elanna Fulton claimed the victory, touching the wall first in 1:03.19. She narrowly edged out Jorgia White, who finished a close second with a personal best time of 1:03.49, while Lila Connolly finished third, also setting a personal best of 1:06.13.
Jorgia White bounced back from her second-place finish to claim victory in the Women's 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Individual Medley A - Final with a time of 1:16.40. Emilia Dunkerley was second in 1:20.24, ahead of Sophie Wells in third (1:24.20).
In the men's events, Logan Jones dominated the marquee Men's 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Freestyle A - Final, winning with a time of 54.26 seconds. Jamie MacFarlane was second (58.75), and Joseph Moniz finished third (59.74).
Joseph Moniz stepped up to win the Men's 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Individual Medley A - Final in 1:10.08, beating Zachary Johnson (1:15.82).
Lila Connolly followed her earlier personal best with a victory in the Women's 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Breaststroke A - Final, touching the wall in a personal best of 1:25.54. Sienna Spurling was second (1:34.79), and Paget Benevides third (1:47.08).
The Men's 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Breaststroke A - Final was won by Jamie MacFarlane in 1:12.22, with Zachary Johnson securing second place in 1:27.49.
