Riverside, Calif. - The Golden West College women's swim team continued its competitive season with a strong showing at the Orange Empire Conference Meet #2, scoring 221 points with four personal bests among their 18 entries. The Rustlers maintained their momentum, highlighted by three top-three finishes and consistent improvements across multiple events.
Zoe Esquivel led the team with 40 individual points, earning a bronze medal in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:02.78. She also secured a 5th-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:20.94) and a 7th-place finish in the 200-yard IM (2:37.94), continuing to be a key all-around performer for the Rustlers.
Right behind her, Hanna Menyhart contributed 36 points, placing 4th in the 200-yard backstroke (2:29.72), 7th in the 100-yard backstroke (1:10.37), and 9th in the 200-yard IM (2:38.46). Menyhart's steady backstroke times continue to be a strong asset for the team.
The Rustlers also saw bronze medal finishes from Monet Panter (100-yard fly, 1:27.20) and Catherine Le (100-yard breaststroke, 1:25.30), adding crucial points to the team total.
Other Notable Performances:
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Nathalia Johnston swam a season-best in the 100-yard IM (1:20.52, 11th place) and took 8th in the 400-yard IM (6:11.99).
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Monet Panter posted a solid 12th-place finish in the 100-yard freestyle (1:09.02).
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Sophie Kresge continued to gain experience, competing in the 100-yard fly (1:28.07, 7th place) and 100-yard backstroke (1:26.83, 16th place).
Golden West finished with an average performance score of 284.6, showcasing continued growth as they prepare for the final regular season meet at Riverside City College on April 4, 2025.
