The Wittenberg men's and women's swimming and diving teams put the finishing touches on another outstanding season by advancing two competitors to the NCAA Division III Championship meets at Principia College in Missouri. Both earned All-America honors by finishing at least one event in the top 16.

Leading off was sophomore Becca Searcy (Shelbyville, Ky./Shelby County), who finished 32nd in the 500-yard freestyle, 17th in the 1650-yard freestyle and 10th in the 400-yard Individual Medley. The latter equaled her best career finish and made her a three-time Honorable Mention All-America honoree. The top eight swimmers in any event each All-America honors.

Last weekend, senior Steve Rader (Concord, Ohio/Cleveland St. Ignatius) capped his outstanding career with his fourth All-America designation, making him just the third Tiger swimmer, male or female, to earn such accolades four straight years. Only Julien Lazarus '97 and Aaron Edsall '01 were so handsomely decorated.

Rader finished 20th in the 200-yard Individual Medley, 13th in the 200-yard freestyle and seventh in the 200-yard butterfly. The 13th-place finish was good for Honorable Mention All-America and the seventh-place finish earned All-America honors. His best career finish was fourth place, which he managed three times in his career.

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