Yankee Ford LEC Men’s Swimming & Diving Athletes of the Week: January 12, 2026

1/12/2026 2:14:32 PM

Diver of the Week / Rookie Diver of the Week

Keegan Johnson (Durham, N.H.) - Freshman - Keene State
Johnson was undefeated on the one-meter and three-meter boards for the Owls last week. He won the one-meter competition (129.75 points) against Eastern Connecticut, before winning the one-meter (141.38 points) and three-meter (170.31 points) events against Norwich. 

Swimmer of the Week

Ryan Jezek (Avon, Conn.) - Junior - Eastern Connecticut
Jezek won a pair of individual events in the Warriors’ 180-87 dual meet win over Keene State, claiming victory in the 100 freestyle (49.63) and 200 freestyle (1:53.57). He was also a member of the winning 200 freestyle relay that clocked in at 1:33.91.

Rookie Swimmer of the Week

Spencer Bagtaz (Wilmington, Mass.) - Freshman -  Eastern Connecticut
Bagtaz was a four-time winner in  Eastern Connecticut’s win over the Owls last week. Individually, he was first to finish in the 100 backstroke (59.24) and 200 backstroke (2:12.02) events. Bagtaz also anchored the winning 200 freestyle relay (1:33.91) and led off the winning 200 medley relay (1:44.21).