Hope Teams Post MIAA Dual Wins (11/14/09)
Men's Results / Women's Results
Both Hope swimming/diving teams posted MIAA dual meet victories over Alma on Saturday. The Flying Dutch were victorious 128-68 while the Flying Dutchmen won 103-87.

Both Hope Teams Post MIAA Win (11/7/09)
Men's Results / Women's Results
Both Hope swimming/diving teams remained unbeaten in the MIAA duals by topping host Olivet on Saturday. The Flying Dutchmen were victorious 162-117 while the Flying Dutch won 159-106. Each team is 2-0 in the MIAA. The Flying Dutch are 3-0 overall and the Flying Dutchmen 2-1.

Hope Teams Have Busy Dual Meet Weekend (10/31/09)
versus Albion Men's Results / Women's Results
versus Carthage Combined Results
Hope's swimming/diving teams had a busy weekend hosting league rival Albion on Friday night and than travelling to Kenosha, Wisc. for a non-league dual at Carthage. Both Hope swimming/diving teams posted victories over Albion, the Flying Dutchmen by 140-90 while the Flying Dutch were 135-101 victors. The Flying Dutch defeated the Carthage women 144-118 while the Flying Dutchmen were defeated 133-129.

Hope Teams Post MIAA Dual Wins (10/30/09)
Men's Results / Women's Results
Both Hope swimming/diving teams posted victories over Albion in their MIAA dual meet debuts on Friday. The Flying Dutchmen defeated the Britons 140-90 while the Flying Dutch were 135-101 victors.

Season Begins with MIAA Relays (10/24/09)
Results
Hope's swimming teams opened their seasons by participating in the non-scoring MIAA Relays at Calvin College.

The Flying Dutch are comprised of a balance of returning letterwinners and freshman prospects that could put them in a position to contend for a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championship.

The pre-season roster of 27 members includes 17 returning letterwinners. There are 10 freshman prospects joining five sophomores, six juniors and six seniors.

Coach John Patnott has guided Hope's swimming and diving programs for 29 years. The Flying Dutch have been conference champions 11 of the past 18 years.

Co-captains of the team are seniors Claire Piester of Columbia, Mo. (Hickman HS) and Christina Vogelzang of Holland, Mich. (Holland Christian HS). Piester is a three-time All-MIAA honoree. Vogelzang also received All-MIAA honors as a junior.

Sophomore Sarah Sohn of Arlington Heights, Ill. (Prospect HS) is also an All-MIAA returnee. She is the defending conference champion in the marathon 1,650-yard freestyle and was 16th at the NCAA Division III championships in the 400-yard individual medley. As a freshman she had team-best performances in the 500, 1,000, 1,650 freestyle events, 200-yard butterfly and 400 individual medley.

Returning swimmers who had team-best performances in 08-09 include sophomore Chelsea Wiese of Rochester, Mich. (Rochester Adams HS), 200-yard individual medley; junior Ashley Jasperse of Grand Rapids, Mich. (Forest Hills Central HS), 100-yard butterfly; senior Claire Piester, 100-yard and 200-yard breatstroke.

Other returning letterwinners include sophomore Rebecca Danforth of Elkhart, Ind. (Concord HS), junior Ann Frisella of Arlington Heights, Ill. (Buffalo Grove HS), junior Anna Heckenliable of Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins HS), sophomore Lisa Heyboer of Zeeland, Mich. (Holland Christian HS), junior Aria Kieft of Spring Lake, Mich. (Spring Lake HS), sophomore Elizabeth Nelis of Holland, Mich. (West Ottawa HS), senior Kelsey Pierson of Indianapolis, Ind. (North Central HS), senior Kathryn Schewe of Berkley, Mich. (Berkley HS), junior Alicia Tuuk of Lansing, Ill. (Munster HS), junior Jessica Warner of Geneva, Ill. (Geneva HS), senior Kate Williams of Wheaton, Ill. (Wheaton-Warrenville HS), and senior Whitney Willson of Commerce Township (Walled Lake Western HS).

Hope Swimmers Enjoy International Experience
Hope College swimmers over the years have excelled at venues throughout the United States. This summer members of the Flying Dutch and Flying Dutchmen teams had an opportunity to test waters afar.

Coach John Patnott and 22 members of the teams travelled to Barcelona, Spain, site of the 1992 Summer Olympics, for a week of training, competition, community service and sightseeing.

Over the years the college has encouraged its athletic teams to have an international experience. This was a first for Hope's swimmers. The service project consisted of cleaning a park in the community of Callela where the team was headquartered. A friendly meet was held with the club swimming team in Sant Adrià.

A Season of Accomplishments
The WSW Season in Review
Season's Best Performances
Hope Results at Nationals
2008-09 Winter Sports Season in Review
2008-09 Winter Sports Guide

The assault on the Hope record book was unprecedented for a single season as many new marks were established by the Flying Dutch. The season's accomplishments included six school and three MIAA records, five MIAA gold-medal performances, and five honorable mention All-America performances at the NCAA Division III championships.

Hope Swimmers Outstanding at MIAA Championships
Hope MIAA Champions & Record Setters
Women's MIAA Championships Photo Gallery
MIAA championship highlights
The Flying Dutch finished second at the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association swimming and diving championships. Five swimmers were named to the all-MIAA team. Senior Brittaney Reest Delo of Holland, Mich. (West Ottawa HS) was honored for a fourth consecutive year. Also honored were senior Laura Ansilio of Western Springs, Ill. (Lyons Township HS), freshman Sarah Sohn of Arlington Heights, Ill. (Prospect HS), junior Christina Vogelzang of Holland, Mich. (Holland Christian HS), and junior Claire Piester of Columbia, Mo. (Hickman HS).