Hope Teams Split With Rival Calvin (1/30/10)
Men's Results / Women's Results
Hope's swimming/diving teams split a pair of dual meets with rival Calvin on Saturday. The Flying Dutchmen defeated the visiting Knights 176-109 while the Flying Dutch were defeated 176.5-123.5. This concludes the dual meet portion of the season. The Flying Dutchmen were 5-0 against MIAA opponents and 5-2 overall while the Flying Dutch ended 5-1 in the conference and 5-2 overall.

Hope winners in the men's meet were Jeff Shade, 1,000-yard freestyle (9:59.54); Patrick Frayer, 200-yard freestyle (1:48.37); Phil Heyboer, 100-yard backstroke (:53.35) and 200-yard breaststroke (2:11.43); Brandon King, 100-yard breaststroke (1:00.10) and 200-yard individual medley (2:01.48); Brian Yount, 100-yard breaststroke (2:04.73) and 100-yard butterfly (:53.58); Cody Tozer, 50-yard freetsyle (:21.98); Ray Gaskell, one-meter diving (229.00) and three-meter diving (204.90); Aaron Welsch, 100-yard freestyle (:47.76); Mitch Ruch, 200-yard backstroke (1:57.24); and Andrew Rose, 500-yard freestyle (4:52.32).

Hope winners in the women's meet were Sarah Sohn, 1,000-yard freestyle (10:40.99) and 500-yard freestyle (5:15.42); Libby Westrate, 50-yard freestyle (:24.73) and 100-yard freestyle (:54.68); Katie Schewe, 200-yard backstroke (2:14.52); and Kate Williams, 100-yard butterfly (:59.32) and Ashley Jasperse, 200-yard butterfly (2:15.39).

Hope Teams Bow to Grand Valley State (1/22/10)
Men's Results / Women's Results
Both Hope swimming/diving teams were defeated by Division II Grand Valley State in a non-league dual meet on Friday. The Flying Dutch suffered their first defeat of the season 192-103 while the Flying Dutchmen bowed 199-92. The Flying Dutch are 6-1 in duals this season while the Flying Dutchmen are 4-2.

Hope winners in the women's meet were Sarah Sohn, 1,000-yard freestyle (10:44.87); Kate Williams, 100-yard butterfly (1:00.06); and Christina Vogelzang, 100-yard freestyle (:55.47). The only Hope winner in the men's meet was Cody Tozer, 50-yard freestyle (:22.25).

Hope Teams Second at Illinois-Michigan Quad (1/16/10)
Results
Both Hope swimming teams finished second in the Illinois-Michigan Quad hosted by Wheaton on Saturday. MIAA rival Kalamazoo edged the Flying Dutchmen in the men's meet 546-544 followed by Wheaton 432 and Lake Forest 273. Host Wheaton won the women's meet with 542 points followed by Hope 482, Lake Forest 347 and Kalamazoo 310.

Hope winners in the men's meet were Phil Heyboer, 1,000-yard freestyle (9:57.89); James Richardson, 500-yard freestyle (4:53.41); and Michael Huisingh, 200-yard breaststroke (2:10.32). Hope winners in the women's meet were Libby Westrate, 50-yard freestyle (:25.14) and Christina Vogelzang, 100-yard freestyle (:55.33).

Flying Dutch Remain Unbeaten in Duals (1/15/10)
Results
The Flying Dutch remained unbeaten in dual meets by topping visiting Saint Mary's 124-116 on Friday. Coach John Patnott's Dutch improved to 6-0 on the season, including 5-0 against MIAA opponents.

Hope winners included Whitney Willson, 1,000-yard freestyle (11:20.33); Libby Westrate, 200-yard freestyle (2:00.84) and Libby Westrate, 100-yard freestyle (:55.88); Anna Heckenliable, 100-yard breaststroke (1:11.84); Sarah Sohn, 200-yard butterfly (2:13.62); Christina Vogelzang, 50-yard freestyle (:26.14); Rebecca Danforth, one-meter diving (165.10 pts.) and three-meter diving (161.15); Laura Cameron, 200-yard backstroke (2:16.46); Sarah Krueger, 200-yard breaststroke (2:35.01); and Kate Williams, 100-yard butterfly (1:00.23).

Hope Teams Remain Unbeaten in MIAA Duals (1/8/10)
Results
Both Hope swimming/diving teams remained unbeaten in MIAA duals by defeating host Kalamazoo on Friday night. The Flying Dutch posted a 162-120 victory while the Flying Dutchmen gained a 148-139 triumph. Both teams are 4-0 against MIAA opponents. The Flying Dutch are 5-0 overall and the Flying Dutchmen stand 4-1.

Women: Sophomore Sara Sohn was a triple winner capturing the 1,000-yard freestyle (10:52.37), 200-yard butterfly (2:11.41) and 500-yard freestyle (5:20.18, season best). Freshman Libby Westrate was a double winner taking the 50-yard freestyle (:25.00) and 100-yard freestyle (:55.35). Other Hope winners included senior Christina Vogelzang, 200-yard freestyle (2:02.61)freshman Laura Cameron, 100-yard backstroke (1:03.60); freshman Sarah Krueger, 100-yard breaststroke (1:11.83); junior Alicia Tuuk, 200-yard backstroke (2:17.88); and senior Claire Piester, 200-yard breaststroke (2:35.98).

Men: Hope had two double winners. Freshman diver Ray Gaskell was a double winner on the one-meter (203.00 pts.) and three-meter (138.50 pts.) boards and senior Ryan Nelis won the 200-yard butterfly (2:00.93) and 100-yard butterfly (:52.56). Other Hope winners included sophomore Jeff Shade, 1,000-yard freestyle (10:06.19); freshman Nick Hazekamp, 200-yard backstroke (1:57.77); sophomore Michael Huisingh, 200-yard breaststroke (2:13.03); freshman Josh Grabijas, 500-yard freestyle (4:50.51); and senior Phil Heyboer, 200-yard individual medley (1:57.23).

Flying Dutch at Wheaton Invitational (12/5/09)
Results
Hope's swimming teams competed at the Wheaton College Invitational this weekend. The Flying Dutchmen won the men's invitational while the Flying Dutch were third in the women's standings.

Event winners included senior Mitch Ruch, 100-yard backstroke (:53.00) and 200-yard backstroke (1:52.64); senior Christina Vogelzang, 100-yard freestyle (:53.06); and sophomore Sarah Sohn, 200-yard butterfly (2:09.49) and 400-yard individual medley (4:40.62); senior Phil Heyboer, 400-yard individual medley (4:01.07), and sophomore Jeff Shade, 1,650-yard freestyle (16:09.97).

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).