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2007-2008 Season Highlights

• NJCAA National Academic Team of the Year 2007-2008
• 3 Regional Champions: Kelcy Newman (Women's 100 & 200 BR), Tim Manoogian (Men's 100 BR)
• New Mountain Valley Conference Record Set: Tim Manoogian (Men's 100 BR)
• 14 New School Records Set
• 6 Top 16 finishes at NJCAA National Championships
• 2008 NJCAA Swimming & Diving Region 3/Northeast District “George Stietz” Most Improved Men’s Team Award
• Kelcy Newman & Eri Akiyama received the 2008 Academic All-Region award. This honor is given by NJCAA Region III to athletes who have earned at least 45 credit hours and a grade point average of 3.5 or better.
• “HCCC received the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) Cup award for its second place national finish among non-scholarship Division III community college athletic programs in 2007-2008…. The Generals earned 143 points for national placements in women’s and men’s cross country, women’s and men’s bowling, women’s and men’s swimming, women’s and men’s track and field, women’s and men’s lacrosse and men’s soccer.”

March 13, 2008

Wheeler Named to Green and Gold Club

Swim team captain James Wheeler was named to the Green and Gold Club for the month of February. Wheeler holds 13 school records, several of which he has set this season. He placed first in the 200 yard backstroke and 200 yard individual medley event at the Mountain Valley Conference Championship Meet. At the Region III/Northeast District Championships, he placed seventh in the 100 and 200 yard backstroke. Coach Vicki Brown said “James is a huge asset to our team. He sets a good example in practice by working hard and encouraging his teammates to do the same. James pushes himself and others to achieve their best and never gives up.”  Wheeler is a graduate of Holland Patent High School.

March 5-8, 2008

The men’s and women’s swim team traveled to Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida to compete in the 2008 NJCAA Swimming & Diving & Diving National Championships.

Top Finishes for the Women’s Team:

Kelcy Newman: 5th place in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:18.51. She set a new school record in the morning prelim event with a time of 1:17.68.10th place in the 200 yard breaststroke with a time of 2:54.70, setting a new school record.

Eri Akiyama: 7th place in the 200 yard butterfly with a time of 2:46.62.11th place in the 400 yard individual medley with a time of 6:02.21.

Top Finishes for the Men’s Team:

Tim Manoogian: 9th place in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:02.19, setting a new school record.

Bryan Koscinski: 15th place in the 200 yard breaststroke with a time of 2:34.90.

At Nationals, Manoogian also set a new Mountain Valley Conference record in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:02.19.

Swim Coach Vicki Brown said “Considering the high caliber of athletes and teams we compete with at the national level, I am extremely pleased and proud of our accomplishments. The athletes' determination and passion for their sport is to be commended. Our swims this weekend put HCCC and our swim program on the map.” For complete results...

February 17, 2008

The HCCC swim team had a successful weekend at Regionals with Tim Manoogian winning a regional championship in the 100 yard breaststroke and Kelcy Newman winning the 100 yard and 200 yard breastrokes. "Our swimmers worked incredibly hard to get here and it sure did pay off," said Coach Vicki Brown.

HCCC women’s results:

Kelcy Newman

Regional Champion in the 100 BR (dropped 1 second off her previous best time)

Regional Champion in the 200 BR (dropped 1 second off her previous best time)

Finished 9th in the 500 FR (dropped 14 seconds off her previous best time)

Eri Akiyama

Finished 2nd in the 200 FLY (dropped 6 seconds off her previous best time)

Finished 4th in the 400 IM (dropped 7 seconds off her previous best time)

Finished 5th in the 100 FLY (dropped .55 seconds off her previous best time)

HCCC men’s results:

Tim Manoogian

Regional Champion in the 100 BR (dropped 4 seconds off his previous best time)

Finished 3rd in the 50 FR (dropped 1 second off his previous best time)

Finished 4th in the 100 FR (dropped 1 second off his previous best time)

Bryan Koscinski

Finished 2nd in the 200 BR (dropped 8 seconds off his previous best time)

Finished 3rd in the 100 BR (dropped 3 seconds off his previous best time)

Finished 13th in the 50 FR

James Wheeler
Finished 7th in the 100 BA (dropped 1 second off his previous best time)

Finished 7th in the 200 BA (dropped 3 seconds off his previous best time)

Finished 11th in the 50 FR (dropped .05 second off his previous best time)

Joe Lehner

Finished 16th in the 100 FR (dropped 1 second off his previous best time)

Finished 18th in the 50 FR  

Men’s Relays

Finished 4th in the 200 FR Relay (dropped 3 seconds off their previous best time)

Finished 5th in the 400 FR Relay (dropped 2 seconds off their previous best time)

Finished 6th in the 400 Medley Relay (dropped 8 seconds off their previous best time)

Finished 6th in the 200 Medley Relay (dropped .04 second off their previous best time)

Newman, Akiyama, Manoogian, Koscinski and coach Vicki Brown will travel to Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida to compete at the NJCAA Swimming & Diving Championships in early March.

February 2, 2008

The Herkimer Generals men’s and women’s swim team finished their regular season at SUNY Delhi for the Mountain Valley Conference Championships. Tim Manoogian and Eri Akiyama swam to best times in the 100 yard breaststroke and 400 yard individual medley, respectively. Tim, Eri and James (200 yard backstroke) swam to three new school records in their individual events. The Herkimer Generals have a week and a half break from competition as they prepare for Regionals to be held at Monroe Community College, February 15-17.

January 26, 2008

The men’s and women’s swim team traveled to SUNY Delhi for the annual Delhi Distance Invitational on Saturday, January 26, 2008. Tim Manoogian swam to an exciting first place finish in the 50 yard freestyle with a time of 24.02, setting a new school record. He also set a new school record in the 100 yard freestyle in a time of 55.77. Eri Akiyama also posted best times in the 400 yard individual medley (6:078.95) and the 200 yard butterfly (2:48.85), setting two new school records. James Wheeler shattered his old school record in the 200 yard backstroke with a time of 2:39.33 - dropping 14.5 seconds. Kelcy Newman placed 2nd in the 200 yard breaststroke with a time of 2:58.92, once again, setting a new school record. And last, but certainly not least, Bryan Koscinski swam against tough competition to finish the meet in third place in the 200 yard breaststroke event.

January 23, 2008

The Herkimer Generals men’s and women’s swim teams traveled to SUNY Cobleskill for their Spring Invitational. Eri Akiyama swam to a first place finish in the 100 yard butterfly with a new personal best time. Herkimer's teams proved, once again, that they are the powerhouses in the 100 yard breaststroke event, placing first and second on the men’s side (Tim Manoogian and Bryan Koscinski) and first and third on the women’s side (Kelcy Newman and Eri Akiyama). Two new school records were also set: Bryan Koscinski in the 200 yard individual medley and Eri Akiyama in the 100 yard butterfly.

December 14, 2007

Two Herkimer County Community College student-athletes were selected for the College’s Green and Gold Club for the month of November.

Freshman swimmer Kelcy Newman, Newport, NY, was the female selection. Newman has set two school records, in the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke, so far this season. She also has swam to three first-place finishes, two in the 100-yard breaststroke and one in the 200-yard breaststroke and has qualified for nationals in four events (100 and 200-yard breaststroke, 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle).

Swim coach Vicki Brown said “Kelcy brings strength and incredible Swimming & Diving technique to the team. She will prove to be a strong contender at the regional and national levels.”

Men’s basketball player Akeem Flagg was also named to the Green and Gold Club. A senior from Utica, Flagg helped lead the Generals to a 7-2 record during the month of November, with an average of 14.1 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.  Flagg led the team in a 76-74 conference win over Schenectady County Community College with 17 points, 15 rebounds and seven steals.

“Akeem has a lot of potential.  If he continues to work hard on and off the court, he will have many opportunities when he graduates from Herkimer,” said coach Matt Lee.

HCCC’s Green and Gold Club honors an outstanding male and female athlete each month.

December 8, 2007

The HCCC swim team competed in their home pool. The Lady Generals swam to five exciting first place finishes by Eri Akiyama (100 yard butterfly), Erin Moloney (100 yard freestyle) and Kelcy Newman (200 yard and 50 yard freestyle and 100 yard breaststroke). For the men, James Wheeler swam to two second place finishes in the 200 yard freestyle and 100 yard backstroke. Tim Manoogian and Bryan Koscinski proved Herkimer will be the team to beat in the breaststroke events by placing one, two. Joe Lehner swam to a third place finish in the 100 yard freestyle event.

In addition to these great swims, the following swimmers made national qualifying times: James Wheeler (100 yard backstroke and 50 yard freestyle), Erin Moloney (100 yard freestyle), Kelcy Newman (50 yard freestyle), Bryan Koscinski (50 yard freestyle and 100 yard breaststroke) and Tim Manoogian (50 yard freestyle and 100 yard breaststroke). Five new school records were set: men’s 200 yard medley relay, men’s 200 yard freestyle relay, men’s and women’s 100 yard breaststroke (Tim Manoogian and Kelcy Newman) and men’s 100 yard backstroke (James Wheeler).

The HCCC swim team is back in action on January 23, 2008.

December 1, 2007

The HCCC swim team traveled to SUNY Delhi for their annual Fall Invitational. The Lady Generals brought home two first place finishes by Eri Akiyama and Kelcy Newman in the 100 yard butterfly and 100 yard breaststroke, respectively. Tim Manoogian also swam to an exciting third place finish in the 50 yard freestyle.

The following swimmers made national qualifying times: James Wheeler (50 yard freestyle), Kelcy Newman (100 yard breaststroke), Eri Akiyama (100 yard butterfly and 200 Individual Medley), Bryan Koscinski (100 yard breaststroke) and Tim Manoogian (50 yard freestyle). The men’s 200 medley and freestyle relay teams both qualified for Nationals. The relay teams consisted of fast swims by James Wheeler, Tim Manoogian, Bryan Koscinski and Joey Lehner.

Five new school records were set: men’s 200  yard medley relay, men’s 200 yard freestyle relay, men’s and women’s 100 yard breaststroke (Bryan Koscinski and Kelcy Newman) and women’s 100 yard butterfly (Eri Akiyama).

The HCCC swim team competes at home on Saturday, December 8, 2007 for their final meet of the semester.

November 17, 2007

The HCCC swim team traveled to SUNY Cobleskill for the annual Donald Macomber Starting Block Invitational. The Generals brought home two first place finishes by Eri Akiyama and Kelcy Newman in the 200 yard butterfly and 200 yard breaststroke, respectively. Bryan Koscinski also swam to an exciting second place finish in the 200 yard breaststroke.

The following swimmers made national qualifying times: James Wheeler (200 yard butterfly), Kelcy Newman (500 yard freestyle, 200 yard freestyle and 200 yard breaststroke), Eri Akiyama (200 yard butterfly and 400 Individual Medley) and Bryan Koscinski (200 yard breaststroke). The men's 400 medley and freestyle relays both qualified for Nationals. The relay teams consisted of fast swims by James Wheeler, Tim Manoogian, Bryan Koscinski and Joey Lehner.

The HCCC swim team will travel to SUNY Delhi on Saturday, December 1, 2007 for their next meet.

November 3, 2007

The HCCC swim team traveled to Genesee Community College for the Harvest Invitational. The Generals swam past the competition to bring home three first place finishes by Eri Akiyama, Kelcy Newman and Tim Manoogian in the 100 yard butterfly, 100 yard breaststroke and 50 yard freestyle, respectively.

The following swimmers also made national qualifying times: Kelcy Newman (200 yard freestyle and 100 yard breaststroke), Tim Manoogian (50 and 100 yard freestyle), Eri Akiyama (100 yard butterfly), Erin Moloney (100 yard freestyle) and Bryan Koscinski (100 yard breaststroke).

The HCCC swim team will travel to SUNY Cobleskill on Saturday, November 17, 2007 for their next meet. complete results...

May 11, 2007
2007 HCCC Athletic Awards

Christina Dunadee, Ilion, received the Nancy Fabozzi Award, given to Herkimer County Community College's female student-athlete who displays the highest level of sportsmanship, dedication and commitment to her team and the College's athletic program. A senior, Dunadee is a three-sport athlete on the women's soccer, softball and Swimming & Diving teams. Dunadee came in first place in the 200-yard freestyle, second in the 200-yard breaststroke, second in the 100-yard freestyle and third in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Mountain Valley Conference Championships. She has set numerous school records for Swimming & Diving, and was recently named to the National Dean's List. "Chrissie excels in sports and academics. Her work ethic and dedication is quite evident to the team and sport," said swim coach Laura Gilliam.

Other awards recently presented to members of the Swimming & Diving team were:

Swimming & Diving (Men's)
Most Valuable Player: James Wheeler, senior, Stittville
Most Improved Player: Scott Sterling, senior, Ilion

Swimming & Diving (Women's)
Most Valuable Player: Samantha Mancuso, senior, Amsterdam
Most Improved Player: Christina Dunadee, senior, Ilion

From left: Scott Sterling, James Wheeler, Laura Gilliam (head coach), Samantha Mancuso and Christina Dunadee

Region III/Northeast District Championships

HCCC women's swim team at the Region III/Northeast District Championships (from left): Laura Gilliam (head coach), Samantha Mancuso, Bianca Barbato, Chrissie Dunadee, Eri Akiyama and Vicki Brown (assistant coach).

HCCC's men's swim team (from left): Laura Gilliam (head coach), Scott Sterling, James Wheeler, Alex Sike and Vicki Brown (assistant coach)

February 17-18, 2007
at Monroe Community College (Rochester, NY)

The Herkimer County Community College women's swim team placed fourth at the Region III/Northeast District Championships held at Monroe Community College February 17-18. Bianca Barbato, Eri Akiyama, Chrissie Dunadee and Samantha Mancuso finished in second place in the 200-yeard freestyle relay. The women also finished third in the 400-yard medley and freestyle relays. Samantha Mancuso earned several individual honors including fourth place in the 500-yard freestyle, second place in the 100-yard backstroke and fourth place in the 200-yard backstroke. Chrissie Dunadee placed fifth in the 100-yard freestyle event. The women's team also received the Most Improved Women's Team award for more than tripling their team score from the previous year. The team will compete in the 2007 NJCAA national Swimming & Diving and diving championships March 8-11 at Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY.

The men's team finished tenth with James Wheeler, Scott Sterling and Alex Sike competing. Wheeler took ninth in the 50-yard freestyle, eighth in the 200-yard freestyle, and 12th in the 100-yard freestyle. Sike finished seventh and Sterling finished ninth in the 100-yard backstroke.

February 3, 2007
Mountain Valley Conference Meet at SUNY Delhi
HerkimerCounty Community College, SUNY Delhi & SUNY Cobleskill

Men - Team Scores
Place School Points
SUNY Delhi 126
SUNY Cobleskill 69
Herkimer County Community College 31
Total 226.00

Women - Team Scores
Place School Points
SUNY Delhi 82
SUNY Cobleskill 71
Herkimer County Community College 49
Total 202.00

HCCC Women Highlights:
200 Yard Freestyle: 1st Place, Chrissie Dunadee (2:28.07)
50 Yard Freestyle: 2nd Place, Bianca Barbato (30.17); 3rd Place, Eri Akiyama (31.76)
200 Yard Break stroke: 2nd Place, Chrissie Dunadee (3:43.97); 3rd Place, Eri Akiyama (3:44.22)
100 Yard Freestyle: 2nd Place, Chrissie Dunadee (1:07.05)
100 Yard Breaststroke: 2nd Place, Bianca Barbato (1:31.02); 3rd Place, Chrissie Dunadee (1:44.36)

HCCC Men Highlights:
200 Yard Freestyle: 2nd Place, James Wheeler (2:14.42)
100 Yard Backstroke: 3rd Place, Alex Sike (1:22.88)
100 Yard Breaststroke: 3rd Place, Scott Sterling (1:21.38)
400 Yard Individual Medley: 1st Place, James Wheeler (6:08.91)

January 31, 2007
SUNY Delhi, SUNY Cobleskill and Herkimer County Community College

Team Scores:
Men
SUNY Delhi, 94
SUNY Cobleskill, 46
HCCC, 35
Women
SUNY Cobleskill, 71
SUNY Delhi, 62
HCCC, 39

James Wheeler swam to a first place finish in the 100-yard freestyle. Samantha Mancuso and Chrissie Dunadee finished second and third, respectively, in the 200-yard freestyle event. Both had national qualifying times. Dunadee also placed second in the 100-yard backstroke, another national qualifying time. Bianca Barbato placed second in the 100-yard breaststroke qualifying her for nationals. The women's 200-yard freestyle relay, with Bianca Barbato, Eri Akiyama, Chrissie Dunadee and Samantha Mancuso, swam to a second place finish.  

January 24, 2007
HCCC vs. SUNY Delhi and SUNY Cobleskill

HCCC Men's and Women's swim team competed against SUNY Delhi and SUNY Cobleskill on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Delhi. Samantha Mancuso, Chrissie Dunadee and James Wheeler all made national qualifying times in the 50 yard freestyle event. Samantha Mancuso also qualified for nationals in the 100 yard backstroke.

2007 SUNY Cobleskill Invitational
Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill
January 20, 2007

WOMEN'S TEAM RESULTS:

1. Genesee Community College: 265
2. SUNY Cobleskill: 208
3. Herkimer County Community College: 120
4. Alfred State College: 109
5. Suffolk County Community College: 44

MEN'S TEAM RESULTS:
1. Alfred State College: 312
2. Genesee Community College: 196
3. SUNY Cobleskill: 132
4. Herkimer County Community College: 109
5. Suffolk County Community College: 86
6. Borough of Manhattan Community College: 45

SUNY Delhi/Herkimer County Community College Swim Meet Results
Wednesday, December 6, 2006

November 4, 2006 at SUNY Delhi

Participating teams were: Herkimer County Community College, SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Delhi, Queensborough Community College, Borough of Manhattan Community College and Suffolk Community College. The HCCC men placed fourth out of six teams, and the women placed fourth out of five teams.