Leavenworth, Kan.— The University of Saint Mary is thrilled to congratulate the Spire men's and women's swimmers who were invited to compete in the NAIA Swim & Dive National Championships in Elkhart, Indiana beginning Wednesday, March 4^th through Saturday, March 7^th.

Head coach David Bresser is exceptionally proud of his group, noting that the seven athletes selected is the highest number of individual qualifiers his USM squad has ever had. Further, since the Spires had at least four women selected, USM will get to compete with all five relays at the national meet, including the 200 Free, 400 Free, 800 Free, 200 Medley, and the 400 Medley relays.

The following Spire athletes have been invited to give it their all at the NAIA National Championships:

• Ian Lucas: 50 Free, 100 Fly, and 100 Free
• Sania Cay: 50 Free, 100 Free, and all relays
• MaryBeth Clark: 100 Butterfly, 200 Butterfly, and all relays
• Olivia Ringle: 500 Free, 200 Free, 1650 Free, and all relays
• Ayla Pierce: 200 IM, 100 Fly, 1650 Free, and all relays
• Reagan Salsbury: 200 Free Relay and 400 Free Relay
• Taya Swarts: 50 Free, 200 Free, 100 Free and all relays