STATESBORO, GA. – Georgia Southern Swimming & Diving Head Coach Nate Kellogg has announced the signing of eight additions for the 2016-17 season to National Letters of Intent (NLI). The signing class inked their names in the early signing period and will join the Eagles next fall.
Elizabeth Chemey
Birdsboro, Pa. | Exeter Township High School
Club Team – Boyertown YMCA
Club Coach – Linda Jones
Major – Mathematics
Top Times – 100 Back (56.73), 200 Back (2:00.80), 50 Back (26.51), 200 IM (2:11.83)
“We are elated to have Elizabeth join our program,” said Coach Kellogg. “Coming in, she has the ability to make a significant impact on our program. Her best swimming is undoubtedly ahead of her. Elizabeth is a terrific young woman with an outstanding work ethic and attitude, which fit well with our team and Georgia Southern University.”
Markie Duffy
Taylor Hill, Kent. | Scott High School
Club Team – Cincinnati Marlins
Club Coach – Chris Wolford
Majo – Pre-Med
Top Times – 200 Free (1:54.51), 500 Free (5:05.82), 1000 Free (10:49.95), 100 Fly (58.96)
“Markie is a great fit for our team and couldn’t be more excited to have her join our program,” said Coach Kellogg. “Ranked first in her class, she has a contagious personality and is driven academically and athletically. Markie has the ability to make a major impact on our team.”
Ashley Kubel
Odessa, Fla. | George Steinbrenner High School
Club Team – Blue Wave Swimming
Club Coach – Todd Foley
Major – Business
Top Times – 50 Free (24.92), 100 Free (53.14), 200 Free (1:52.58), 100 Back (58.56), 200 Back (2:09.76), 200 IM (2:10.19)
“Ashley is a welcomed addition to this class and our team,” said Kellogg. “She has a great personality that is a natural fit for our team and Georgia Southern University. We believe Ashley has not begun to reach her full potential and are excited to explore those limits as an Eagle.”
Brianna Mazzei
Lexington, S.C. | Lexington High School
Club Team – Palmetto Aquatics
Club Coach – Heath Edwards
Major – Exercise Science
Top Times – 100 Fly (59.90), 200 Fly (2:10.65)
“Bri is an awesome addition to our program,” said Coach Kellogg. “She will contribute and add depth in both butterfly events. Bri has a great deal of potential and we expect to see a lot of improvement by the time she steps on campus next fall.”
Anna Moers
Birmingham, Ala. | Vestavia Hills High School
Club Team – Birmingham Swim League
Club Coach – Mike Davidson
Major – Exercise Science
Top Times – 50 Free (23.40), 100 Free (52.13), 200 Free (1:52.50), 100 Back (55.60), 200 Back (2:04.04), 50 Back (26.09)
“We are thrilled to have Anna join our program,” said Kellogg. “She is a great fit for Georgia Southern University and our team. Anna has an outstanding background, has a competitive spirit, and races very well. We are looking forward to the impact Anna will have on our team.”
Riha Moss
Suwanee, Ga. | Peachtree Ridge High School
Club Team – Swim Atlanta
Club Coach – Chris Davis
Major – Athletic Training
Top Times – 100 Breast (1:05.35), 200 Breast (2:21.31), 200 IM (2:07.87), 400 IM (4:27.66)
“Riha comes to us from one of the best club programs in the country,” said Coach Kellogg. “We have watched her improve dramatically over the past two years and are unbelievably excited for her continued improvement as an Eagle. Riha sets big goals and works tremendously hard to achieve them. We are anxious to have her contribute to our team’s success.”
Gretchen Mossburg
Ijamsville, Md. | Homeschooled
Club Team – Montgomery Dive Club
Club Coach – Mattice Wesley
Major – Art
Top Scores (10 dives) – 1-Meter (301.80), 3-Meter (321.65)
“We are excited that Gretchen has chosen to be an Eagle! Gretchen is a former gymnast turned diver,” said Coach Kellogg. “With her talent, we expect her to challenge to be one of the top divers in the conference. We are extremely happy to welcome Gretchen to the Eagle family!”
Madison Sarantakos
Norman, Okla. | Norman North High School
Club Team – Sooner Swim Club
Club Coach – Kent Nicholson
Major – Exercise Science
Top Times – 100 Fly (56.40), 200 Fly (2:06.27), 100 Free (53.39), 200 Free (1:55.35)
“We are ecstatic that Madie has decided to become an Eagle! She is an outstanding fit for our program and Georgia Southern University,” said Coach Kellogg. “Madie has made major steps forward over the last two years and I believe her focus and commitment to continue to improve will be an asset to our team for years to come.”
Georgia Southern returns to the waters to continue the 2015-16 season on Jan. 9, 2016 at UNC Asheville for a swimming dual meet against the Bulldogs and a diving dual meet against Clemson.
Swimming news courtesy of Georgia Southern Swimming & Diving.