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Men's Swim and Dive Captures 10th Consecutive Non-Scholarship Title at NJCAA Championships
Men's Swim and Dive Captures 10th Consecutive Non-Scholarship Title at NJCAA Championships
March 5, 2025

Men's Swim and Dive Captures 10th Consecutive Non-Scholarship Title at NJCAA Championships

Results

BUFFALO, NY -The Monroe Community College Tribunes made a splash at the NJCAA Swim and Diving National Championships, showcasing their talent and determination against some of the nation's best. Held in the Bell Sports Aquatic Center at Erie Community College, the Tribunes delivered compelling performances in both individual and relay events, highlighting their dedication and hard-earned preparation throughout the season. With a mix of seasoned competitors and rising stars, the team aimed to leave a mark in the championship pool, setting the stage for an exciting showdown over the course of the four-day event. Let's dive into how the Tribunes did. 

Meet Highlights

  • Men's Team Non-Scholarship Team Title (National Champions) – 10th consecutive / 13 last 15. (No team during COVID)
  • Scarlett Ulatowski - 3x All American (50 Breaststroke, 100 Breaststroke, 100 IM)
  • School Record 50 Breaststroke twice, Region III Record (Never Missed a Practice) Coach Dale - "It really Couldn't of happened to a better person, she's dedicated to the success of our program and hasn't missed a single practice all year"
  • Quinn Kelstone 2x All-American (1M / 3M Dive) – 4th on both boards
  • Jake Kingston Regognition – Jack S. Service Award (Meet Management of the NJCAA National Championship Meet) 

All-Americans

  • Nina Alderman (1M / 3M Diving)
  • Scarlett Ulatowski (50 Breastroke, 100 Breaststroke, 100 IM)
  • KhaNy Sangasy (50 Backstroke)
  • Quinn Kelstone (1M / 3M Diving)
  • Henrique Silva-Baltazar (200 Butterfly / 1650 Freestyle)

Notable Performances

Nina Alderman scored points in the 50 Breaststroke and competed in four relays

Khany Sangasi consolation finalist in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard backstroke, and 50-yard butterfly. Also, on four scoring relays.

Peyton Dodge secured points as a consolation finalist in the Women's 1650 freestyle and had lifetime best swims in all relay performances.

Min Ban, Jalisia Burno, Ella Reaves, and Nina Alderman swam to a Top 8 Finish in the 800 Free Relay. Min Ban was the Anchor the relay team and swam a lfetime best to

Though the Women finished 7th this year as a team, they tripled their total points from last year's National Meet, in a much more competitive field, finishing with a total of 219 Points (20 points away from 5th Place Fashion Institute of Technology).

Henrique Silva-Baltazar competed in the 1000-yard freestyle and 400-yard IM battling teammate Xander De Roos, both Tribunes finished within Three-Tenths of a second from one another in the 400 IM. Baltazar has multiple scholarship offers academically and athletically and plans to continue his academic goals of becoming a doctor in the States as a Brazilian native.

Xander De Roos was a consolation finalist in all four of his individual events, he provided four solid performances in all four of his Team Relays for the Tribunes.

Micah Stephany was a consolation finalist in three of his four events landing lifetime performances in the 200/500/1000/1650-yard freestyles.

Devon Alderman provided great sprint support for the Tribunes as a consolation finalist in the 50/100-yard Freestyles, 50 Breaststroke, and the 100-yard IM.

Sophomores Max Curtis and John Hay finished their 2-Year MCC Tribune Careers with consolation finalist performances.

Max Curtis (50-yard Fly / 500 Free).

John Hay Swam lifetime bests in the 50/100-yard Backstrokes and had a great performance in 200-yard IM, along with an outstanding performance in the 200 Backstroke.

Conor Moran scored points for the Tribunes in the 1M scoring 9th with a score of

The following Tribunes all participated in the NJCAA National Championships Meet Steven Carroll, Jeremiah Evans, Riley Nieman, George Plucinik, all of which tallied multiple lifetome performances in their events.

The Monroe Tribune Men's Team beat Numerous Scholarship Programs en route to a 5th place finish (Top 5 Nationally).

A QUOTE FROM COACH DALE

"The 2024-2025 season proved to be one of the most challenging seasons for our swimming and diving teams and staff for various reasons. In my 18 years of coaching I was able to watch our student-athletes grow in ways I never thought I would witness. This is a testament to their persistence to grow internally and extrinsically as character humans. 

I am humbled by their growth. 

The dedication and leadership of our amazing coaching staff of John Rodman, Sam Cottrell, Jazz VanScooter and Quinn Blair must be noted. Their mentorship to these student-athletes is paramount and one of the reason we are one of the best programs in Junior College Athletics in the nation. 

I would like to thank our support staff Kyle French, Craig Dewar, Mike Cerame, MCC Facilities Department, MCC Association and our Athletic Director, Aaron Bouyea for another historic season for our Swimming & Diving Programs." - Dr. Dale Pearce