HAMILTON – Coming off a successful season for Colgate swimming and diving, head coach Ed Pretre has announced the addition of its incoming first-years for the 2025-26 season. 

Pretre praised the newest recruits for their exceptional talent, strong character, and commitment to excellence both in and out of the pool. 

"Once again, our coaching staff has done an outstanding job recruiting exceptional student-athletes to Colgate who embody our program's core values of integrity, strong character, and relentless work ethic. This incoming class will undoubtedly strengthen both our men's and women's programs across key event areas and elevate the overall competitiveness of our team.

"This group has the potential to fill key event gaps, raise the competitive standard in training, and contribute to the continued growth of Colgate Swimming & Diving at the Patriot League level," Pretre added.

For the women's team, the class brings well-rounded depth, particularly in the Individual Medley, Breaststroke, and Mid-Distance Freestyle events. These additions are expected to make an immediate impact, bolstering the team's versatility and competitiveness at both dual meets and championship-level meets.

On the men's side, the program welcomes four talented divers, providing a much-needed boost in dual meet scoring and postseason potential. In addition, four dynamic swimmers join the ranks, bringing crucial depth in the Freestyle events along with added strength in the Breaststroke and Butterfly.

The Colgate coaching staff looks forward to integrating this promising class into the team culture and building on the program's momentum heading into the upcoming season.

Women's Swimming & Diving Class of 2029

Katie Miller
Mendota, Minn. | Visitation HS
Blackline Aquatics

Coach Pretre on Miller: "Katie was the first commit for the Class of 2025, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome her to Colgate. She brings exceptional versatility to our team, offering valuable depth in every freestyle event as well as both individual medleys. With her talent, Katie will have the opportunity to make an impact at the Patriot League Championships across multiple events."

• 200 Free | 1:51.52
• 500 Free | 5:01.49
• 1000 Free | 10:24.18 
• 100 Free LC | 59.61  
• 200 IM | 2:07.76
• 400 IM | 4:28.56

Paige Fisher
West Chester, Pa. | B Reed Henderson HS
Upper Main Line YMCA

Coach Pretre on Fisher: "Paige had a breakout year with UMLY, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Colgate Raider family! She brings incredible versatility to our team, with the ability to make an impact in the A-finals across multiple events. Additionally, Paige will be a key contributor to our relay teams, helping us achieve success in both individual and team competitions."

• 200 Free | 1:49.92
• 100 Br | 1:03.02  
• 200 Br | 2:17.22
• 200 IM | 2:03.51
• 100 Free | 51:46
• 500 Free | 5:01
• 400 IM | 4:27.79

 
Allie Phillips | Charter School of Wilmington
Wilmington, Del. | Diamond State Aquatics

Coach Pretre on Allie: "Allie is another one that we feel like is just getting started! We feel that we can plug her in anywhere in the sprint, fly, backstroke or IM events and be effective to help us in dual meets and at the championship level."  

• 400 IM | 4:31.81
• 50 Free | 24.14
• 100 BK | 57.56
• 200 IM | 2:06.46
• 100 Fly | 56.74

 
Maggie O'Shaughnessy
Marietta, Ga. | Lassiter High School
Stingrays Swimming

Coach Pretre on Maggie: "Maggie will bring a positive, energizing presence to our team. She is another extremely versatile student athlete that will help us in the sprint, breaststroke, and IM events for the next four years."

• 100 Br | 1:03.5 
• 200 Br | 2:20.49
• 200 IM | 2:04.72
• 100 Bk | 58.18
• 50 Free | 24.3

Jayne Manusukani
Moorestown, N.J. | Moorestown High School
South Jersey Aquatic Club

Coach Pretre on Jayne: "There is much more than meets the eye with Jayne! She started to get into the sport a little later and has the potential to really help us in the backstroke and sprint freestyle events. We are really excited to have her at Colgate and there is no doubt she will be a factor on and off the pool deck for us."

• 100 Bk | 59.1
• 200 BK | 2:10.92
• 50 Free | 25.5

 
Charlotte Ducanois
Portland, Ore. | Lincoln HS
Tualatin Hills Swim Club

Coach Pretre on Charlotte: "Charlotte was our last commit in the class of 2025 for the women and we couldn't be more excited for her to be at Colgate!  Right from the start of the recruiting process, we felt that she would be a perfect fit for our program with her work ethic, kindness and determination. Charlotte will really help us with her versatility in the freestyle and IM events.

• 50 Free | 23.91
• 100 Free | 51.80
• 200 Free | 1:51.82
• 200 IM | 2:05.79
• 400 IM | 4:29.65
• 200 Br | 2:21.63
• 100 Bk | 58.79

Ayla Abbasi
Carmel, Ind. | Carmel HS
Ripfest

Coach Pretre on Ayla: "Ayla is our only female diver for this class and we were thrilled when she committed. Prior to diving she had a strong background in gymnastics which played a key role in her transition to the sport. We know she has a lot of untapped potential and we look forward to seeing it unfold over her time at Colgate."

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Men's Swimming & Diving Class of 2029

David Brophy
Princeton, N.J. | Princeton High School
Princeton Tigers Aquatic Club

Coach Pretre on David: "David had a breakout season this past year and he's going to be a key contributor in helping our men's team move up the rankings in the conference.  Both butterfly events and his ability to compete in several of the freestyle events will help our men's team tremendously in the years to come." 

• 50 Free | 21.3
• 100 Free | 45.93
• 200 Free | 1:39.89
• 500 Free | 4:37.76
• 100 Fly | 49.92
• 200 Fly | 1:49.24

 
Connor O'Neil
Short Hills, N.J. | Seton Hall Prep
Summit Area YMCA 
 
Coach Pretre on Connor: "Connor had an amazing YMCA nationals this spring and comes onto the team next year with a time under the school record in the 200 breast. We can see him potentially going under 2 mins in that event along with becoming a reliable 200 IMer."  

• 100 Br | 56.51
• 200 Br | 2:02.70
• 200 Free | 1:44.45
• 200 IM | 1:53.93

Ben Dudley
Asheville, N.C. | Asheville High School
Blue Aquatics Asheville

Coach Pretre on Ben: "The team absolutely loved Ben on his recruiting trip. He brings a great energy and he will help us add some depth in the mid distance and distance freestyle events. Ben has only been swimming competitively for three years and we believe has not even come close to his full potential. We're super excited to have Ben as a Colgate Raider!"  

• 200 Free | 1:42.2
• 500 Free | 4:41.75
• 1000 Free | 9:46.07
• 100 Free | 47.7
   

Nick Klein
Wexford, Pa. | North Allegheny SR School
Allegheny North Swim Club

Coach Pretre on Nick: "Nick is another one that we feel like will continue to grow and improve once he arrives on campus. He brings high energy every day and we know he will be a strong presence both in and out of the water. Nick is going to help fill in some big holes in our distance group as well as potentially having a great 400 IM."

• 500 Free | 4:43.26
• 1650 Free | 16:31.86
• 400 IM | 4:13.70

Gavin Pacitti
Furlong, Pa. | Central Bucks HS West
Germantown Academy Dive Club

Coach Pretre on Gavin: "Gavin was our first male dive commit of this class and we couldn't have been more excited when he decided on Colgate almost a year ago. His major background was in gymnastics and he has only been a diver for a few years now. With that being said his senior year he placed 8th at the PIAA 3A State Championship. He has a lot of untapped potential and we can't wait to see it unfold over the next 4 years." 

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Sam Adelson
Bethesda, Md. | Walt Whitman HS
Montgomery Dive Club

Coach Pretre on Sam: "Of the four male divers we are bringing in Sam definitely has the most experience under his belt. He has been competing on the club circuit since the age of 12 and has numerous accolades that come along with it. He will be a force on three-meter right off the bat. No doubt he will be a strong contributor to our young dive program."

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Nick Pompo
Baldwinsville, N.Y. | Charles W. Baker HS
Montgomery Dive Club

Coach Pretre on Nick: "Nick will be a force on 1-meter after placing first at the NY State Section 3 Boys Class A meet as well as placing fifth at NY State championships. I think we found a hidden gem with this one and he will only continue to impress us over his four years here at Colgate." 

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Zach Schoenbrun
Chagrin Falls, Ohio | University School
Montgomery Dive Club

Coach Pretre on Zach: "We are extremely excited to round out this class of divers with Zach who placed eighth his junior year of high school at the Ohio State meet. During his senior year he placed third at the Northeast Ohio DII district meet and 8th at the state meet. His positivity is contagious and he will be an incredible addition to this large group of divers."

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