GeOrGia’s sTudenT-aThleTes
John Mattern Junior Aurora, Colo.
2014-2015: • Chosen for the SEC Academic Honor Roll. 2013-2014: • Competed at the SEC Championship for the Bulldogs. • Named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. High School: • Graduated from Cherry Creek High School. • Swam for the Colorado Stars and was coached by Todd Schmitz. • Was a state champion in the 100 breaststroke. • Received All-America awards in the 100 breaststroke and on the 100 freestyle and on the 100 medley relay. • Helped set the state record in the 200 medley relay. Personal: • Born November 19, 1994. • Son of Lyle and Sarah Mattern. • His sister, Jordan, swam for the Lady Bulldogs. • Majoring in Accounting. Collegiate Personal Bests: 50 Freestyle .................................20.99 .............................. 14 SEC Championship 100 Freestyle ...............................46.42 ............................14 Bulldog Last Chance 100 Breaststroke ........................54.78 ............................15 Bulldog Last Chance 200 Breaststroke ........................2:03.50 ........................... 14 SEC Championship
Colin Monaghan Freshman Gainseville, Ga.
High School: • Graduated from Gainesville High School and swam under Coach John Price. • Swam for Lanier Aquatics under Coach Jim Young. • Earned Academic All-America Honors for three consecutive years. • Won GHSA state championships in the 100 breaststroke in 2014 and 2015. • Set the GHSA state record in 100 breaststroke. • Attended the Senior Winter Nationals in 2014. Personal: • Born April 25, 1997. • Son of James and Genie Monaghan. • Majoring in Biology.
Personal Bests: 100 Breaststroke ........................54.68 ...................... 15 GA NE Championships 200 Breaststroke ........................1:59.41 ................... 15 GA NE Championships 100 Butterfly................................48.75 ...................... 15 GA NE Championships 200 Individual Medley ................1:47.62 ................... 15 GA NE Championships 400 Individual Medley ................3:53.07 ................... 15 GA NE Championships
Basil Orr Sophomore Atlanta, Ga.
2015-2016: • Chosen as a swimming and diving representative for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. 2014-2015: • Named to the First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll. • Named to the Director of Athletics Honor Roll. High School: • Graduated from St. Pius X Catholic High School and was coached by Scott Carter. • Swam for Dynamo Swim Club under Coach Jason Turcotte. • Honored three times as a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American. • Was a member of the 2014 high school state championship team. • Helped set the 400 medley relay state record for 15-18-year-olds. • Set the Georgia high school record in the 100 breaststroke. • Helped win three Junior National titles as a member of Dynamo’s junior national team. Personal: • Born August 23, 1995. • Son of Mac and Betsy Orr. • Majoring in Engineering. Collegiate Personal Bests: 100 Breaststroke ........................55.46 ............................15 Bulldog Last Chance 200 Breaststroke ........................2:00.94 .........................15 Bulldog Last Chance 200 Individual Medley ................1:51.04 ......................... 15 SEC Championships
Chris Powell Junior Hoschton, Ga.
Record Book: • Posted the eighth-fastest time in school history in the 50 freestyle. 2014-2015: • Chosen for the SEC Academic Honor Roll. • Named to the Director of Athletics Honor Roll.
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