By Jacob Norling
June 10, 2021
 
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) The Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference announced this season's Academic All-Conference team this week, and Westmont's swimming team was well-represented. On the first team (3.50-4.) the Warriors had three athletes honored, and on the second team (3.2-3.49) the Warriors had four athletes included. One Warrior received an honorable mention as well.
 
This is the first time in program history that the Warriors have had PCSC Academic All-Conference athletes.
 
"It was really inspiring to see these student athletes overcome so many obstacles this past year and finish on such a high note," said Westmont head coach Jill Jones Lin. "Remote and outdoor education have their challenges, but these athletes didn't let it get in the way of their academic success. I'm really proud of all of them!"
 
Gaby Rego, Hannah Thompson, and Chloe Van Bogelen are the members of the team who have maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, and are now members of the Academic All-Conference First Team.
 
Holly Fellows, Kassy Gregory, Emma Leathers, and Bailey Lemmon, having maintained between a 3.2 and 3.49 GPA have been placed on the Academic All-Conference Second Team. And NAIA All-American Morgan Bienias has received an honorable mention for maintaining a GPA between 3.0 and 3.19.
 
This season came with many firsts for the Warriors, who just completed their second year of competition in program history. Before receiving their first Academic All-Conference honors this week, Westmont has previously celebrated receiving their first NAIA All-Americans in program history. Along with Bienias, fellow Academic All-Conference athlete Kassy Gregory received an All-American honor, as did Westmont's Bridget Hoth.
 
Westmont will begin their third season on October 2, when they host Fresno Pacific in a dual meet.