Dec. 2, 2006

The Grand Valley men's swimming and diving team completed day one of the Wheaton College Invitation in fourth place, tallying 266 points on Friday.

Senior Justin Vasquez demonstrated a strong performance, finishing fifth in the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 1:56.75. He also contributed to the third place finish of the 800-yard freestyle relay team of freshman Aaron Phillippe, freshman Matt Witkowski and senior Dan Kimble. Justin Vasquez and Matt Witkowski, along with junior Evan Kobes and sophomore Justin Barkel won the 400-yard medley relay for the Lakers. Evan Kobes provided the Lakers with another first place finish in the 200-yard backstroke, clocking a 1:53.72. Justin Barkel and freshman Hans Hill provided the Lakers with strong swimming, finishing second and fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke, respectively.

Wheaton College Invitation Standings as of Dec. 1

1. UW-Milwaukee 375

2. Washington University 336

3. Hope College 282

4. Grand Valley State University

5. Wheaton College 258

6. Stevens Point 240

7. Albion 32

8. College of Dupage 18

9. North Central College 15

The Wheaton College Invitation will continue Saturday night at 6:30 p.m.