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Maddie Agans and Molly Dynda are current high school seniors who have verbally committed to swim for Xavier University beginning in fall 2021. Agans is from Martinsville, New Jersey and attends Bridgewater Raritan High School. Dynda is an Ohio native and attends Saint Ursula Academy. They will be joining the Musketeers class of 2025.
Maddie Agans
Photo credit: Instagram @maddie.agans
Agans swims for the Somerset Valley YMCA along with her high school at Bridgewater Raritan. She is a Sectional and Futures qualifier and raced three events at YMCA Nationals. She is also a two-time New Jersey Meet of Champions qualifier.
“I’m BEYOND ec(x)ited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and swimming careers at Ohio’s very own Xavier University! I can not thank my family, wonderful coaches, and supportive friends enough for helping me throughout this journey. I can’t wait to be apart of the incredible team dynamic the musketeers radiate! LET’S GO X!!”
Maddie Agans’ Top SCY Times:
- 100 backstroke – 1:01.18
- 100 breaststroke – 1:08.64
- 200 breaststroke – 2:25.60
- 200 IM – 2:07.74
- 400 IM – 4:31.55
Photo Credit: Molly Dynda
Molly Dynda
Dynda is a current year-round swimmer for the Greater Toledo Aquatic Club and represents her high school in the water as well. She made finals in three of her events at the MAKO Senior Circuit in 2019 and is a three-time Ohio State Championship qualifier. She has placed 12th in the 50 freestyle at that meet two years in a row. She is also a Sectionals and Futures qualifier.
“I am so eXcited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and swimming career at Xavier University. A big thank you to all of my coaches, teammates and family who have supported and encouraged me along the way! LET”S GO X!!!”
Molly Dynda’s Top SCY Times
- 50 freestyle – 23.76
- 100 freestyle – 52.18
- 100 backstroke – 1:01.22
At the Big East Championships with the Musketeers, both girls would have had multiple finals performances with their current best times. Dynda would have placed 8th in the 50 freestyle (23.76) and 16th in the 100 freestyle (52.18). Agans would have placed 12th in the 400 IM (4:31.55) and 15th in both the 200 breaststroke (2:25.60) and 200 IM (2:07.74).
At the Big East Championships this year, the Musketeers placed 3rd as a team under head coach Brent MacDonald. Additionally, 21 team members were given All-BIG EAST honors.
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