CARLISLE, Pa. – Following a long break the Dickinson women's swimming team will finally get back to competitive action on Saturday afternoon at the Centennial Conference Quad Meet as the Red and White will take on the host Franklin & Marshall College along with fellow conference foes Ursinus College and Washington College (Md.). The action begins at 1pm inside the Kunkel Aquatic Center.

Schedule Overview

• The Red and White have ten meets on the docket for the 2024-25 season.
• After the season opener on Saturday, October 19th, Dickinson will have their first home meet of the campaign next Saturday, October 26th when they take on conference foe Swarthmore College at 1pm.
• Following road bouts with Gettysburg (Nov. 8) and Elizabethtown (Nov. 15), the Devils come back to the Clarke Aquatic Center Saturday, November 16th for non-conference action against Arcadia University at 1pm.
• December 6th and 7th will see the Devils take part in the Gettysburg College Invite, before taking the holiday break.
• Dickinson will honor their seniors on Saturday, January 18th when they host local rival Messiah University in non-conference action (1pm).
• There are also three other road meets for the Red and White as they travel to York College of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, January 15th to battle both Hood and the Spartans at 5:30pm, prior to taking on conference opponent Bryn Mawr College on Saturday, January 25th (1pm). They end the regular season on Saturday, February 1st in Westminster, Maryland at McDaniel College beginning at 1pm.
• The Centennial Conference Championships will take place at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania from February 20th through 23rd.

Thoughts From Head Coach Anthony Pompei

• Expectations for the Season
  • Last year we were putting in the building blocks as far as our training regimen, culture building and team connection. With the way we finished last year we have a strong feeling that we are heading in the right direction and there is nothing but excitement across not only the coaching staff, but the athletes as well.
• How Have the Returners Come Back
  • They have returned in outstanding shape it is clear that they took to heart the finish from last year and worked incredibly hard in the offseason to get better each and every day which is showing up in the pool and in class. I am excited to watch them continue to grow not only in their disciplines, but as human beings as well.
• How Have the Newcomers Started
  • They have all looked great and have the opportunity ot contribute to our success right away. They arrived at the start of the fall with great energy and have immediately bought into the team culture that we are setting both in and out of the water. I fully expect them to add to our team successes as the season goes on.
• New Addition to the Staff
  • In addition to returning assistant coach Devon Chenot, Coach Pompei has added Peri Farling to his staff. The 2023 graduate of Old Dominion University has already impressed as Pompei said "she has already made a big impact with the team in not only the coaching side of things, but in forming personal relationships with each student-athlete". "I cannot wait to see what other marks she will make with our program throughout the year" he added. 

Senior Leadership

• Coach Pompei will be relying on the Sarah duo of Sarah McHenry and Sarah Mulcahy to provide vital leadership in their final collegiate season.

Centennial Conference Preseason Poll Position – 5th

Returning All-Conference Performers

• Tori May (Second Team, 1650 freestyle)

Welcome Newcomers

• Madeline Dold
• Caitlin Gross
• Izzy Klonsky
• Meghan Schmidt