Storm swimming falls to Quincy in two narrow battles

QUINCY, Ill. - The Simpson men's and women's swimming and diving teams put in good performances against Quincy, but came up narrowly short on both sides.

The Storm women were led by Kate Minette. Minette won the 50 Meter Freestyle once again, was part of the winning 400 Yard Freestyle Relay team, and took second in the 100 Meter Freestyle. Elsewhere, Maude Steinbeck won the 100 Yard Breaststroke in a time of 1:22.21. Emma Haynes continued the fine start to her Storm career by capturing the 200 Yard Breaststroke in a time of 2:54.33.

Jay Ceperley took first place in the 200 Yard Freestyle, going under two minutes with a time of 1:58.67. Ceperley was joined by his teammates Adrell Mulgrew-Truitt, Christopher Olds, and Gabe Bruns to capture the Men's 400 Yard Freestyle Relay, winning in a time of 3:48.27. Nathan Parkins went sub-three in the 200 Yard Breaststroke to claim a victory in 2:59.13.

Both squads will have around a month off from competition before returning to swim in the Pioneer Classic in early December.

Team Results
Quincy Women 104.5, Simpson Women 89.5
Quincy Men 137, Simpson Men 70

Storm Victories
Women's 50 Yard Freestyle: Kate Minette - 26.06
Women's 100 Yard Breaststroke: Maude Steinbeck - 1:22.21
Women's 200 Yard Breaststroke: Emma Haynes - 2:54.33
Women's 400 Yard Freestyle Relay: Maude Steinbeck, Katelyn Smith, Breana Hinson, Kate Minette - 4:08.20
Men's 200 Yard Freestyle: Jay Ceperley - 1:58.67
Men's 200 Yard Breaststroke: Nathan Parkins - 2:59.13
Men's 400 Yard Freestyle Relay: Adrell Mulgrew-Truitt, Christopher Olds, Gabe Bruns, Jay Ceperley - 3:48.27