(LEBANON, Ill. – Sept. 29) – McKendree University women's swimming and diving head coach,
Jimmy Tierney, has announced the additional signings of nine Bearcats for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
"We are very excited to welcome 9 new Bearcat women and 10 men for the 2020-21 season here in Lebanon. This group comprises the largest combined group in the history of our program," said head coach
Jimmy Tierney.
"This was a key year for recruiting as we still lacked depth in the past to cover the slate of events well. Now we are much more balanced than ever. Bringing in two promising divers is a huge get for us. We believe that both
Regan Gubera (Jamestown, IN/Western Boone) and
Rebekkah Schimick (New Lenox, IL/Lincoln-Way Central) will produce strong results for us in the coming years."
"On the swimming side, the class is led by the versatile
Vanda Voroshazy (Herceghalom, Hungary/Saint Joseph) who excels primarily in the butterfly events but will be a key middle-distance freestyler for us.
Alexis Kachkin (Glenview, IL/Glenbrook South) and
Hope Euler (Centerton, AR/Bentonville West) bring some excellent freestyle speed for our short sprint events and relays. We'll count heavily on
Jordyn Waters (Deer Park, TX/Deer Park),
Ellie Lawrence (University Place, WA/Curtis), transfer
Emily Drabick (Barto, PA/Boyertown Area Senior High), and
Hallie Anderson (O'Fallon, MO/Liberty) to produce for the Bearcats as well," said Tierney.
Hallie Anderson (O'Fallon, MO/Liberty), an O'Fallon, MO native, joins the Bearcats from the CSP Tideriders and Liberty High School where she specialized in breaststroke and butterfly. Hallie was a part of Team USA in 2018-2019, where she swam in the Para-Pan American Games in Peru in the 100 breaststroke. She also led her high school team to Conference and State Championship titles all 4 years.
Emily Drabick (Barto, PA/Boyertown Area Senior High), a Barto, PA native, comes to McKendree as a transfer from Florida Southern College. Specializing in breaststroke and IM, Drabick was a part of Women's District, State, and National Teams all 4 years of high school. She received All-State honors junior and senior year after setting school records in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke as well as the Medley Relay.
Hope Euler (Centerton, AR/Bentonville West) is a Centerton, AR native, who comes from Northwest Arkansas Aquatics and Bentonville West High School. Euler is a sprint freestyler who is looking to major in athletic training at McKendree.
Regan Gubera (Jamestown, IN/Western Boone) is a Jamestown, IN native who joins the Bearcats from Western Boone High School. Gubera is a diver who specializes in the 1M. During her high school career, she became the first female diver to qualify and place at the state level.
Alexis Kachkin (Glenview, IL/Glenbrook South), a Glenview, IL native, comes to McKendree from the Glenview Titan Aquatics Club. Kachkin also raced for Glenbrook South High School, where she was awarded with team MVP her senior year.
Ellie Lawrence (University Place, WA/Curtis), a University Place, WA native, joins the Bearcats as a breaststroker from Curtis High School. Lawrence helped lead her team to become varsity, dual, and state league champions. She also scored 2nd at State Championships her senior year.
Rebekkah Schimick (New Lenox, IL/Lincoln-Way Central) is a New Lenox, IL native who comes from Lincoln-Way Central High School. Schimick is a diver who wrapped up her high school career with 6 dives scoring 224.5 points and 11 dives scoring 411.4 points. She also placed 3rd at Sectionals during her sophomore and senior year of high school.
Vanda Voroshazy (Herceghalom, Hungary/Saint Joseph) is a Herceghalom, Hungary native who previously swam for Santa Maria Swim Club, as well as Jövo Sport Club Veolia. Voroshazy specializes in butterfly, mid-distance freestyle, and IM.
Jordyn Waters (Deer Park, TX/Deer Park), a Deer Park, TX native, joins McKendree from the Sharks Swim Team and Deer Park High School. Waters specializes in mid-distance freestyle and will be studying Biology/Chemistry.
