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Perry High School’s Hannah Ernst is heading to San Jose State this fall to begin her collegiate career. In addition to her time with Perry HS, Ernst also trained with Swim Neptune in the greater Phoenix area.
Ernst is primarily a backstroker. At the 2022 AIA Division I State Championships this past November, Ernst earned a 2nd-place finish in the 100 back, swimming what was then a personal best of 57.15. She then lowered that mark this March, swimming a 56.85 at the 2023 ST Spring Sectionals in Austin. That time now stands as Ernst’s best in the event.
In addition to her 2nd-place finish in the 100 back, Ernst also took 13th in the 200 IM.
Career Bests (Yards):
- 50 free – 25.38
- 100 free – 53.82
- 50 back – 26.90
- 100 back – 56.85
- 200 back 2:05.35
- 100 fly – 1:00.68
- 200 IM – 2:11.66
Ernst has potential to make an immediate impact for the Spartans. Her personal best in the 100 back would have made her the 4th-fastest swimmer on last year’s roster in the event. She also would have been 4th in the 200 back on last year’s team. Moreover, her backstroke personal bests also would have been fast enough to qualify for the ‘C’ finals in both events at last year’s Mountain West Championships.
Ernst joins Quincy Key, Ashley Jackson, and Dalton Sickon in San Jose State’s 2023 freshmen class. SJSU came in 8th out of 9 teams at the 2023 Mountain West Championships.
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