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The University of Evansville received a commitment from back and free sprint specialist Sam Leatherwood beginning in the 2019-2020 season.
So excited to announce that Sam has decided to swim and study at the University of Evansville! So excited! #PurpleAces @UEvansville @swimswamnews pic.twitter.com/ThMoYGffkb
— Amy Leatherwood (@LeatherwoodAmy) April 13, 2019
As a senior at Milford High school, Sam competed at the 2019 Division I Ohio Southwest District Meet. He placed 11th in the 100 back (52.66) and he tied for 16th in the 200 free (1:46.87). He swam the backstroke lead off (24.15) for his team’s 200-medley relay which placed 3rd with a time of 1:33.47.
Sam recently competed at the 2019 Ohio MAKO Senior Circuit, where he placed 3rd in the 100 back (51.97). If he achieves his top times as a freshman, Sam will be the team’s 3rd fastest 100 backstroker behind Credence Pattinson and Brandt Hudson and the 2nd fastest in the 50 back behind Pattinson. The team – who is searching for a coach – placed 4th at the 2019 Mid-American Championships.
Evansville is currently without a head coach after the school split with head coach Brent Noble after just 1 season.
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