Kachurick, Simon Named AMCC Diver and Swimimer of the Week
Sophomore Lucas Kachurick was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Men’s Diver of the Week and freshman Dan Simon earned Swimmer of the Week to sweep the conference’s weekly honors.
ERIE, Pa. – Sophomore Lucas Kachurick (McKeesport, PA/Elizabeth Forward) was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Men’s Diver of the Week and freshman Dan Simon (Harrison City, PA/Penn-Trafford) earned Swimmer of the Week to sweep the conference’s weekly honors.
In a 180-93 win over St. Vincent on Saturday, Kachurick won the first 1m with five dives (197.95) and the second 1m event of six dives (319.35) for a combined score of 517.30 to reset the team record he broke last year with a 426.85 total.
Simon was a triple winner on Saturday. He won the 200 backstroke with a season-best time of 54.55, before collecting his second victory in the 100 freestyle, swimming his best time of 49.85. He also swam a leg on the winning 200 medley relay.
The Lions return to action tomorrow against Division II Gannon. Meet time is 6 p.m.
