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Swimming and Dive Adds Nine Student Athletes to Roster
8/10/2023 10:41:00 AM | Women's Swimming & Diving
GREELEY, Colo – University of Northern Colorado swimming and diving signed nine student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent, head coach Lisa Ebeling announced Wednesday.
The class includes six freshmen - Sloane Antonetz, Megan Hurley, McCayden Karlin, Ellyson Lombardi, Kyra Rabess, Martina Trionfetti – and three transfers, Kyriana Chambo, Reese Hazan and Daniela Piccinini.
"I couldn't be more thrilled for our team in the 2023-2024 season," Ebeling said. "We have a wealth of depth that we have not seen in the past and our incoming class is bringing new levels of energy and enthusiasm. Combined with our returners we have a competitive group of women on a mission and I am excited to see what they are going to accomplish."
Sloane Antonetz · Worthington, Ohio · Worthington Swim Club
"I picked UNC because of the welcoming team and positive team environment. When I was looking at schools, it felt like the place I was most likely to succeed and be myself!"
Kyriana Chambo · Highlands Ranch, Colo. · Altitude Diving
"UNC allows me to continue my education, while also being able to continue diving and do what I love, while being close to home!"
Reese Hazan · Las Vegas, Nev. · Sandpipers of Nevada
"I chose UNC because of the area, coaching staff, team environment, and academic opportunities available! Go bears!"
Megan Hurley · Palm Coast, Fla. · Blue Dolfins Club Team
"I chose UNC because of the team atmosphere and overall school. The girls were very welcoming, while the coaches were nice and easy to talk to. The school is in an excellent location, it has a beautiful campus, and the team was amazing!"
Ellyson Lombardi · Bologna, Italy · DeAkker Club Team
"I decided to join UNC because it gave me an incredibly good first impression about the atmosphere and the organization. It will allow me to focus on my studies and swimming training sessions."
McCayden Karlin · Castle Rock, Colo. · Mile High Dive Club
"I chose UNC because I believe it's a perfect fit for me to improve my swimming and academic career."
Kyra Rabess · George Town, Cayman Islands · Stingray Swim Club & Northern Kentucky Clippers
"I wanted to go to a team that I could also call my family and UNC is the team."
Martina Trionfetti · Terni, Italy · Polisportiva Circolo Lavoratori Terni (CLT)
"I decided to go to UNC because It is a great school. When I talked to the coaches I immediately felt at home. As a foreign student, it is a nice challenge for myself and an extra step to achieve my goals of sport, school and life.
The class includes six freshmen - Sloane Antonetz, Megan Hurley, McCayden Karlin, Ellyson Lombardi, Kyra Rabess, Martina Trionfetti – and three transfers, Kyriana Chambo, Reese Hazan and Daniela Piccinini.
"I couldn't be more thrilled for our team in the 2023-2024 season," Ebeling said. "We have a wealth of depth that we have not seen in the past and our incoming class is bringing new levels of energy and enthusiasm. Combined with our returners we have a competitive group of women on a mission and I am excited to see what they are going to accomplish."
Sloane Antonetz · Worthington, Ohio · Worthington Swim Club
- All-Ohio, All-district, OCC Honorable Mention.
- National and Spanish National Honors Society.
- Competed in Futures Championships and the Ohio High School state swim meet.
"I picked UNC because of the welcoming team and positive team environment. When I was looking at schools, it felt like the place I was most likely to succeed and be myself!"
Kyriana Chambo · Highlands Ranch, Colo. · Altitude Diving
- College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) All-American selection (2022-23).
- Five-time member of the dean's list.
- Six conference titles.
- Member of three Northeast Conference (NEC) Team Championships.
- Four-time NEC Diver of the Year.
- Competed in the 2023 NCAA zones meet.
"UNC allows me to continue my education, while also being able to continue diving and do what I love, while being close to home!"
Reese Hazan · Las Vegas, Nev. · Sandpipers of Nevada
- 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier.
- Won the 2018 National Club Swimming Association (NCSA) 400IM and placed third in the 200m back.
- Placed seventh at the 2018 winter national championships in the 400IM.
- Earned a spot on the world 100m in the 200m fly in 2019, after making the 2018 team in the 100 and 400 IM.
- Finished fifth at the 2017 Open Water Junior National Championships.
- Three-time finalist in the 400IM at the winter junior nationals.
- Claimed the 2019 high school state championship in the 200IM, after winning regional titles in the 100m back, 200IM, 400 free relay, and 400 IM relay.
- Palo Verde High School swimmer of the year in 2019.
- Holds the Palo Verde school record in the 100m back.
- Competed at US Nationals, US Open Water Nationals, US World Champ trials, summer and winter junior nationals, NCSA, futures, sectionals and the Western Athletic Conference Championships.
"I chose UNC because of the area, coaching staff, team environment, and academic opportunities available! Go bears!"
Megan Hurley · Palm Coast, Fla. · Blue Dolfins Club Team
- Honor Graduate.
- High School Swim Team Scholastic Swimmer Award.
- High School Swim Team MVP.
- Qualified for 4A State Meet, Club State Meet (Fla. Senior Championships) and Speedo Sectionals.
"I chose UNC because of the team atmosphere and overall school. The girls were very welcoming, while the coaches were nice and easy to talk to. The school is in an excellent location, it has a beautiful campus, and the team was amazing!"
Ellyson Lombardi · Bologna, Italy · DeAkker Club Team
- Finished on the podium at multiple local, regional, national and international levels.
- Studied languages in high school and owns certifications in Spanish and French.
- Swimming instructor with the Federal Italian Swimming Association.
"I decided to join UNC because it gave me an incredibly good first impression about the atmosphere and the organization. It will allow me to focus on my studies and swimming training sessions."
McCayden Karlin · Castle Rock, Colo. · Mile High Dive Club
- Specializes in back twisters and forward spinners from the 1m dive.
- Competed at the Canada Invitational.
- Gold medalist at 2019 Italian Championships.
- Two-time bronze medalist at the Mediterranean Cup as a member of the 2016 junior Italian team.
- Competed at Sette Colli in Rome in 2017-20 and the 2016 Mediterranean Cup in Malta.
"I chose UNC because I believe it's a perfect fit for me to improve my swimming and academic career."
Kyra Rabess · George Town, Cayman Islands · Stingray Swim Club & Northern Kentucky Clippers
- Two-time Paul Howard Sportsmanship Award winner.
- Gold medal at Carifta in the 200m, 400m, 800m and 5k.
- Silver medal in 800 (lcm) at Caribbean Games.
- Gold 4x100 free mixed relay at Caribbean Games.
- Competed at the Commonwealth Games, Carifta (four times), Caribbean games, Junior Pan American Games, ISCA and Speedo Sectionals.
"I wanted to go to a team that I could also call my family and UNC is the team."
Martina Trionfetti · Terni, Italy · Polisportiva Circolo Lavoratori Terni (CLT)
- Italian Junior Champion in the 50m freestyle (2019).
- Four-time (2017-20) Italian Junior Medalist in the 50m and 100m freestyle.
- Italian Junior Finalist from 2017-22.
- Competed in the Italian Junior Championships (2016-2022), Italian Championships (2019-21, 2023), European Youth Olympic Festival in 2019, International Swimming Meet Seven Hills (2019, 2020 and 2023).
"I decided to go to UNC because It is a great school. When I talked to the coaches I immediately felt at home. As a foreign student, it is a nice challenge for myself and an extra step to achieve my goals of sport, school and life.
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