Yankee Ford LEC Men’s Swimming & Diving Athletes of the Week: January 19, 2026

1/19/2026 3:50:59 PM

Swimmer of the Week

Alex Walsh (Kingston, R.I.) - Senior - Husson
Walsh won two of his three individual events in the Eagles 143-116 dual meet victory over Gordon College Saturday, claiming victory in the 200 freestyle (1:51.16) and 200 backstroke (2:05.36) while placing second in the 400 individual medley (4:42.33).

Diver of the Week

Robbie Soucy (Frye Island, Maine) - Senior - Bridgewater State
Soucy won both diving events for the Bears in a tri-meet with Brandeis and Keene State. The senior recorded a season-best score of 170.75 points in one-meter diving and 164.65 points in three-meter diving as the Bears split the meet with the Judges (138-139) and Owls (192-77).

Rookie Swimmer of the Week

Connor Hedstrom (Hope, Maine) - Freshman - Maine Maritime
Hedstrom had a pair of individual victories as the Mariners won the Saint Joseph’s (Maine) Invitational, touching the wall first in the 50 freestyle (22.16) and 400 IM (4:50.21). He was also a member of the third-place 200-yard medley relay (153.19).

Rookie Diver of the Week: No Nominees.