Bowling Green State University Athletics
Ense Signs Six To Join Falcon Swimming & Diving Program
December 02, 2015 | Women's Swimming & Diving
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University head swimming and diving coach Matt Ense announced the addition of six student-athletes to his program for the 2016-17 season on Wednesday morning. Five swimmers and one diver will join the Falcons next fall as part of Ense's first signing class at BGSU.
"The five swimmers and one diver we added for the fall early signing period bring a great amount of talent and personality to the program," Ense started. "This class is a huge testament to what our team is doing outside of the pool when prospective student-athletes are on campus. Coach Jaclyn Rosen and I got a late start to recruiting, and to sign five swimmers that came to campus this fall shows the hard work put in by the swimmers and divers, athletic and academic support staff along with volunteer assistant Carmen Young putting in a lot of time during recruiting weekends on campus. It was a true team effort this fall bringing this class together, as Diving Coach Alex Gauvin was able to add great depth to the diving program. We are excited to continue strengthening the program, and are thrilled with the additions of Danica, Hannah, Jessica, Rachel, Anna and Talisa."
Danica Garbett | IM/BREASTSTROKE | Queensville, Ontario | Sir William Mulock Secondary School
Prior To BGSU: Swam for two seasons at Sir William Mulock Secondary School … expected to graduate in June 2016 … earned Ontario Federation of Secondary School Association Bronze Medalist in 2013 … was named Ontario Federation of Secondary School Association Silver Medalist in 2014 … has earned honor roll recognition in all four years of high school and is expected to be named an Ontario Scholar upon graduation in June … swam for Newmarket Stingrays Swim Club … was a 2015 Ontario Provincial Champion in the 400 IM … earned Eastern Canadian Championships Bronze Medal in the 400 IM … was also a PanAm Trial Finalist in the 400 IM and an Olympic Trial Time Qualifier.
Personal: Full name is Danica Grace Paige Garbett … daughter of Dean and Donna Garbett … has two siblings – Taylor and Wade … was born Aug. 18, 1998 … plans to major in nursing.
Coach Comments: "Danica is going to add a lot of depth to our I.M. and Breaststroke group and will come in and make an immediate impact at the conference level in her events. She has great range with her events and can swim a strong mid-distance freestyle events if called upon. Danica was the first commitment for our Falcon program this fall."
Anna Griesbach | BACKSTROKE/BUTTERFLY | Portage, Mich. | Portage Central High School
Prior To BGSU: A four-year letterwinner for the Mustangs … swam for coaches Jim Schafer, Michelle Greene, Kate Overheul … PCHS won conference championship in all four seasons … finished second, third and fourth at the MHSAA Division II State Meet … finished eighth in the 100 fly at both the 2013 and 2014 MHSAA SCY State Championships … finished first in the 100 fly and 100 back at the SMAC West Championships … is a team captain … swam as a member of the Portage Aquatic Club.
Personal: Full name is Anna Lynn Griesbach … daughter of John and Julie Griesbach … born on Jan. 2, 1998 … plans to major in exercise science.
Coach Comments: "Anna brings some great experience in the mid-distance back and free events along with a very strong sprint background in back and fly. Anna brings such a wide range to the program with the depth of events she swims that we will be able to narrow down what she is strongest at and focus on making those events even stronger. Anna comes from the same club team as current sophomore swimmer Natalie Criswell. Criswell played a big role in getting Anna excited about being a Falcon."
Jessica Green | BUTTERFLY/FREESTYLE | Johnson City, Tenn. | Science Hill High School
Prior To BGSU: A four year letterwinner for coach Chris Coraggio and the Toppers swimming and diving program … currently serving as a team captain … has personal best times of 57.61 in the 100 fly, 2:09.68 in the 200 free and 4:37.99 in the 400 free … also swam for Barracuda Swim Club.
Personal: Full name is Jessica Katelyn Green … born on Oct. 28, 1997 … plans to major in neuroscience.
Coach Comments: "Jessica will come in and score some big points in the butterfly events next season along with making a dent in some mid-distance freestyle events. Coach Rosen and I were able to get to know Jessica over the past year and knew she would be a great addition to the program and brings a great team mentality with her to Bowling Green."
Hannah Paris | FREESTYLE | Parker, Colo. | Chaparral High School
Prior To BGSU: Was a four-year letterwinner for the Wolverine swimming program … coached by Steve Graves … expected to graduate in May 2016 … has been a Colorado state qualifier in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 back and 100 fly during her first three seasons … owns the Chaparral school record for 50 and 100 free … won the Continental A League 100 free in 2014-15 … finished ninth in the 50 free and 11th in the 100 free at the Colorado State Meet as a junior … earned the Chaparral High School Girl's Swimming & Diving High Point Award as both a sophomore and junior … was part of the 400 free relay team in as a freshman that set a new school record, supplanting Regis High School's relay record – a team that included Olympic Gold Medalist Missy Franklin … a member of ACES Swim Club.
Personal: Full name is Hannah Andrea Paris … daughter of William and Lena Paris … has two siblings – Billy and Jake … was born Sept. 27, 1998 … currently undecided on a major.
Coach Comments: "Hannah will make an immediate impact in the sprint group as a freshman next season. Being able to come in and train with some of the sprinters that are in the program now, fit Hannah's ability and will help her learn and grow with this group. Hannah has a lot of fast swimming ahead of her and will be in a great position to make a run at relays as a freshman."
Rachel Resch | FREESTYLE | Neenah, Wis. | Neenah High School
Prior To BGSU: A four-year letterwinner at Neenah High School for coaches Carrie Raeth, Vicki Terlap, Andy Braunel … also lettered in cross country and basketball … an eight-time conference and regional champion … competed in the 100 fly, 200 free, 100 free, 200 medley relay, 400 free relay … named team Most Valuable Player for swimming in three straight years … captain of the basketball and swimming programs … will graduate with cum laude honors.
Personal: Full name is Rachel Mackenzi Resch … daughter of Chris and Kari Resch … has two siblings – Madi and Jake … born Aug. 12, 1997 … plans to major in exercise science.
Coach Comments: "Rachel comes from Neenah, Wis. where she spends part of her year swimming and the other half starting on the Varsity basketball team. Rachel is extremely athletic and when she devotes a full year to swimming she will make some huge improvements and be able to push for a few finals swims at the conference meet as a freshman. Rachel is a natural sprint flyer and is working on her mid-range events to challenge for some relay spots by the end of her freshman season."
Talisa Lilli Lemke | DIVING | Berlin, Germany | Schul- und Leistungssport Zentrum (SLZB)
Prior To BGSU: Will graduate from Schul- und Leistungssport Zentrum in July of 2016 … was a member of Berliner TSC … named best diver in 2011 … earned National championship in 1m, 3m and platform events … earned ninth at Junior European Championships in 2010 platform diving … finished fourth in 2012 Junior European Championships in 3m synchronized diving.
Personal: Full name is Talisa Lilli Lemke … daughter of Frank Lemke … has two siblings – Tilman and Maximilian Faschina … born Feb. 1, 1996 … plans to major in education.
Coach Comments: "Talisa is a huge sign for the program and for the continual building of our dive program here. With this being our 3rd year of having diving back for the program and to sign a potential MAC finalist and NCAA Zone Qualifier is huge in building the entire program to push for a MAC Title every year. Talisa is bringing a dive list with her that most ladies her age can not do. To be able to do these high-difficulty dives is very impressive.
"The five swimmers and one diver we added for the fall early signing period bring a great amount of talent and personality to the program," Ense started. "This class is a huge testament to what our team is doing outside of the pool when prospective student-athletes are on campus. Coach Jaclyn Rosen and I got a late start to recruiting, and to sign five swimmers that came to campus this fall shows the hard work put in by the swimmers and divers, athletic and academic support staff along with volunteer assistant Carmen Young putting in a lot of time during recruiting weekends on campus. It was a true team effort this fall bringing this class together, as Diving Coach Alex Gauvin was able to add great depth to the diving program. We are excited to continue strengthening the program, and are thrilled with the additions of Danica, Hannah, Jessica, Rachel, Anna and Talisa."
Danica Garbett | IM/BREASTSTROKE | Queensville, Ontario | Sir William Mulock Secondary School
Prior To BGSU: Swam for two seasons at Sir William Mulock Secondary School … expected to graduate in June 2016 … earned Ontario Federation of Secondary School Association Bronze Medalist in 2013 … was named Ontario Federation of Secondary School Association Silver Medalist in 2014 … has earned honor roll recognition in all four years of high school and is expected to be named an Ontario Scholar upon graduation in June … swam for Newmarket Stingrays Swim Club … was a 2015 Ontario Provincial Champion in the 400 IM … earned Eastern Canadian Championships Bronze Medal in the 400 IM … was also a PanAm Trial Finalist in the 400 IM and an Olympic Trial Time Qualifier.Personal: Full name is Danica Grace Paige Garbett … daughter of Dean and Donna Garbett … has two siblings – Taylor and Wade … was born Aug. 18, 1998 … plans to major in nursing.
Coach Comments: "Danica is going to add a lot of depth to our I.M. and Breaststroke group and will come in and make an immediate impact at the conference level in her events. She has great range with her events and can swim a strong mid-distance freestyle events if called upon. Danica was the first commitment for our Falcon program this fall."
Anna Griesbach | BACKSTROKE/BUTTERFLY | Portage, Mich. | Portage Central High School
Prior To BGSU: A four-year letterwinner for the Mustangs … swam for coaches Jim Schafer, Michelle Greene, Kate Overheul … PCHS won conference championship in all four seasons … finished second, third and fourth at the MHSAA Division II State Meet … finished eighth in the 100 fly at both the 2013 and 2014 MHSAA SCY State Championships … finished first in the 100 fly and 100 back at the SMAC West Championships … is a team captain … swam as a member of the Portage Aquatic Club.Personal: Full name is Anna Lynn Griesbach … daughter of John and Julie Griesbach … born on Jan. 2, 1998 … plans to major in exercise science.
Coach Comments: "Anna brings some great experience in the mid-distance back and free events along with a very strong sprint background in back and fly. Anna brings such a wide range to the program with the depth of events she swims that we will be able to narrow down what she is strongest at and focus on making those events even stronger. Anna comes from the same club team as current sophomore swimmer Natalie Criswell. Criswell played a big role in getting Anna excited about being a Falcon."
Jessica Green | BUTTERFLY/FREESTYLE | Johnson City, Tenn. | Science Hill High School
Prior To BGSU: A four year letterwinner for coach Chris Coraggio and the Toppers swimming and diving program … currently serving as a team captain … has personal best times of 57.61 in the 100 fly, 2:09.68 in the 200 free and 4:37.99 in the 400 free … also swam for Barracuda Swim Club.Personal: Full name is Jessica Katelyn Green … born on Oct. 28, 1997 … plans to major in neuroscience.
Coach Comments: "Jessica will come in and score some big points in the butterfly events next season along with making a dent in some mid-distance freestyle events. Coach Rosen and I were able to get to know Jessica over the past year and knew she would be a great addition to the program and brings a great team mentality with her to Bowling Green."
Hannah Paris | FREESTYLE | Parker, Colo. | Chaparral High School
Prior To BGSU: Was a four-year letterwinner for the Wolverine swimming program … coached by Steve Graves … expected to graduate in May 2016 … has been a Colorado state qualifier in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 back and 100 fly during her first three seasons … owns the Chaparral school record for 50 and 100 free … won the Continental A League 100 free in 2014-15 … finished ninth in the 50 free and 11th in the 100 free at the Colorado State Meet as a junior … earned the Chaparral High School Girl's Swimming & Diving High Point Award as both a sophomore and junior … was part of the 400 free relay team in as a freshman that set a new school record, supplanting Regis High School's relay record – a team that included Olympic Gold Medalist Missy Franklin … a member of ACES Swim Club.Personal: Full name is Hannah Andrea Paris … daughter of William and Lena Paris … has two siblings – Billy and Jake … was born Sept. 27, 1998 … currently undecided on a major.
Coach Comments: "Hannah will make an immediate impact in the sprint group as a freshman next season. Being able to come in and train with some of the sprinters that are in the program now, fit Hannah's ability and will help her learn and grow with this group. Hannah has a lot of fast swimming ahead of her and will be in a great position to make a run at relays as a freshman."
Rachel Resch | FREESTYLE | Neenah, Wis. | Neenah High School
Prior To BGSU: A four-year letterwinner at Neenah High School for coaches Carrie Raeth, Vicki Terlap, Andy Braunel … also lettered in cross country and basketball … an eight-time conference and regional champion … competed in the 100 fly, 200 free, 100 free, 200 medley relay, 400 free relay … named team Most Valuable Player for swimming in three straight years … captain of the basketball and swimming programs … will graduate with cum laude honors.Personal: Full name is Rachel Mackenzi Resch … daughter of Chris and Kari Resch … has two siblings – Madi and Jake … born Aug. 12, 1997 … plans to major in exercise science.
Coach Comments: "Rachel comes from Neenah, Wis. where she spends part of her year swimming and the other half starting on the Varsity basketball team. Rachel is extremely athletic and when she devotes a full year to swimming she will make some huge improvements and be able to push for a few finals swims at the conference meet as a freshman. Rachel is a natural sprint flyer and is working on her mid-range events to challenge for some relay spots by the end of her freshman season."
Talisa Lilli Lemke | DIVING | Berlin, Germany | Schul- und Leistungssport Zentrum (SLZB)
Prior To BGSU: Will graduate from Schul- und Leistungssport Zentrum in July of 2016 … was a member of Berliner TSC … named best diver in 2011 … earned National championship in 1m, 3m and platform events … earned ninth at Junior European Championships in 2010 platform diving … finished fourth in 2012 Junior European Championships in 3m synchronized diving.
Personal: Full name is Talisa Lilli Lemke … daughter of Frank Lemke … has two siblings – Tilman and Maximilian Faschina … born Feb. 1, 1996 … plans to major in education.
Coach Comments: "Talisa is a huge sign for the program and for the continual building of our dive program here. With this being our 3rd year of having diving back for the program and to sign a potential MAC finalist and NCAA Zone Qualifier is huge in building the entire program to push for a MAC Title every year. Talisa is bringing a dive list with her that most ladies her age can not do. To be able to do these high-difficulty dives is very impressive.
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