Ben Pickrel was named SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) Men's Hornet of the Week on Tuesday for competition through Saturday, Feb. 5.
A freshman from Dayton, Ohio (Centreville HS), Pickrel won two events at home against Hope on Saturday. Pickrel won the 200 Butterfly with a time of 1:56.09, the best of his career and currently sixth in the MIAA. He won the 200 Backstroke with a time of 1:56.80, his second-fastest time of the season and a top-10 performance in the conference.
The Hornets are preparing for the MIAA Championships scheduled for Feb. 16-19 at the Holland Aquatic Center.
2021-22 Men's Hornets of the Week
Ben Pickrel, Swimming
Andre Fouque, Swimming
Lukas Broadsword, Basketball
Chris Cayton, Basketball
Ty Horky, Basketball
DJ Courtney, Basketball
Nicholas Olmeda, Basketball
Lukas Broadsword, Basketball
Ty Horky, Basketball
DJ Courtney, Basketball
Zach Butters Swimming
Gavin Houtkooper, Soccer
Luke Middlebrook, Diving
JJ Horsfield, Swimming
Parker Pickell, Golf
Peter Fitzgerald, Tennis
Emilio Romo, Soccer
Ian Burr, Football
Parker Pickell, Golf
Parker Pickell, Golf