The 2023 Wheaton Invitational swimming competition kicked off with prelims and finals held at Lederhouse Natatorium. Wheaton sits in second place, trailing behind University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Sophie Pelling, Scottie McKeaney, Katie Yonan, and Carolyn Bubar won the 200 yard freestyle relay for Wheaton, while Tess Boyer and Savannah Jeffery secured second place in the 400 yard medley relay. Boyer won first place in the women's 200 yard IM, and Yonan took first in the 100 yard freestyle. The competition continues the next day as Wheaton hopes to reclaim their invite crown.

Why It Matters

The Wheaton Invitational is a significant event for the participating swimming teams, providing an opportunity for top swimmers to showcase their skills and compete against highly respected opponents.

By the Numbers
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is in the lead with 428 points, followed by Wheaton with 408 points.
  • Wheaton's relay team won the 200 yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:36.79.
  • Tess Boyer won the women's 200 yard IM with a time of 2:08.25.
  • Katie Yonan took first place in the women's 100 yard freestyle with a time of 53.02 seconds.
State of Play
  • Wheaton is currently in second place at the Wheaton Invitational.
  • The competition will continue the next day, with prelims in the morning followed by event finals in the evening.
Bottom Line

Wheaton had a strong showing on the first day of the Wheaton Invitational, with relay victories and individual wins. They will strive to overtake University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and reclaim their invite crown on the final day of competition.