Bowling Green State University Athletics
Ense Signs Ten To Join The 2017-18 Season
November 28, 2016 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Madelynne Andrews
Hometown: Sewickley, PA
Intended Position at BGSU: Freestyle
High School: Quaker Valley
Intended Major: Business / Marketing
Personal: Daughter of Jennifer and Christopher Andrews. Has one brother, Will.
Top Events:
200 Free: 1:52.94
500 Free: 5:00.52
1650 Free: 17:40
Why did you choose BGSU? "I chose Bowling Green because of the academics, the amazing team, and the school itself. On my visit, I got a real feel for life as a Falcon and I couldn't pass that chance up! I am looking forward to swimming with a welcoming girls team, attending a challenging school, and having a great coaching staff! I'm so excited to be a Falcon!"
Coach's Input: "Maddy will add a lot of depth to our mid-distance freestyle group. Maddy brings a lot of great energy to the team and she is coached by one of my former swimmers from Denison, John Nemeth."
Lauren Sullivan
Hometown: Lambertville, MI
Intended Position at BGSU: Sprint Free / Backstroke
High School: Temperance Beford
Intended Major: Psychology
Personal: Daughter of Karin and Bill Sullivan. Has one brother, Ryan.
Top Events:
50 Free: 23.92
100 Back: 56.69
200 Back: 2:04.20
100 Free: 52.45
Why did you chose BGSU? "I chose BGSU because of the great team atmosphere, incredible coaches and the amazing academics! I'm looking forward to making myself a better swimmer and can't wait to see what the future has in store."
Coach's Input: "We are excited to have Lauren joining the Falcon program next season. She will make an immediate impact with our sprint and backstroke group and be in a position to challenge for relay positions as a freshman."
Kasie Perretta
Hometown: Canton, OH
Intended Position at BGSU: Breaststroke
High School: Canton Central Catholic
Intended Major: Neuroscience
Personal: Daughter of Debbie Perretta. Has one sister, Carlie.
Top Events:
100 Breast: 1:06.52
200 Breast: 2:34.22
Why did you choose BGSU? "Everyone was so welcoming and funny but when it was time to practice they worked hard. They reminded me a lot of my high school team so I felt at home. I am most looking foreward to getting to know everyone and just being able to do what I love to do every day for the next four years."
Coach's Input: "Coach Rosen and I were able to get to know Kasie when we recruited her sister Carlie so we knew we were getting a great kid with great upside who will bring a lot to the program. Kasie has a tremendous upside having changed programs to train with Coach Sam Seiple. Kasie had a great summer and just finished her high school soccer season and is heading into high school swim season."
Jordan Andrusak
Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia
Intended Position at BGSU: Breaststroke / IM
High School: Claremont Secondary School
Intended Major: Undecided
Personal: Daughter of Kathleen and Greg Andrusak. Has three sisters.
Top Events:
200 Breast SCM: 2:30.70 (2:15.76 SwimSwam Conversion)
200 IM SCM: 2:17.18 (2:03.58 SwimSwam Conversion)
400 IM SCM: 4:47.22 (4:18.75 SwimSwam Conversion)
200 Fly SCM: 2:17.49 (2:03.86 SwimSwam Conversion)
Why did you choose BGSU? "Had a great connection with Matt Ense and the program. Looking forward to being a Falcon over the next four years."
Coach's Input: "Jordan made an immediate connection with the team with her outgoing personality and fit in with the team right when she arrived on campus. Jordan will make an immediate impact in the conference and has lofty goals and will help the rest of the IM / Breaststroke group reach their goals as well. She has a great range with her events and will be called upon to swim just about any event next season."
Noelle Lavigne
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Intended Position at BGSU: Freestyle
High School: Desert Vista
Intended Major: Applied Health Science / Sports Medicine
Top Events:
50 Free: 24.11
100 Free: 53.18
Why did you choose BGSU? "I chose Bowling Green because of the amazing blend of academics and athletics. The team was full of spirit and so welcoming that I felt like a part of the team on my visit. Everyone was so proud to be there and I couldn't be happier to call myself a future falcon!"
Coach's Input: "Noelle has had some great improvements this past season with her sprint freestyle events and with her coaching at Scottsdale Aquatic Club Noelle will be ready to contribute in our sprint group next year and challenge for relays. Noelle made a great impression on the swimmers here over the summer when she made her first visit to campus and connected with the whole team when she came on her official visit."
Ashleigh Franks
Hometown: Bryan, OH
Intended Position at BGSU: Freestyle
High School: Bryan
Intended Major: Elementary Education
Personal: Daughter of Wendi and Ricky Franks.
Top Events:
50 Free: 24.16
100 Free: 52.76
Why did you choose BGSU? "I chose to go to BG because I loved not only the campus atmosphere but also the team atmosphere there. All of the girls and coaches are very closely knit and they really make you feel like you are a part of the family. I am looking forward to not only reaching my goals but helping the team reach theirs. I am very excited to be a Falcon!"
Coach's Input: "Ashleigh will contribute in the sprint freestyle events next season. Ashleigh has a lot of fast swimming ahead of her and will be in a great position to push for relay spots by the end of her freshman season."
Sarah Hennings
Hometown: Lake Orion, OH
Intended Position at BGSU: Butterfly / Backstroke
High School: Lake Orion
Intended Major: Science
Personal: Daughter of Nancy and Karl Hennings.
Top Events:
100 Fly: 55.38
200 Fly: 2:05.16
100 Back: 57.69
Why did you chose BGSU? "I felt that I had a great connection with the coaches and the team. I am excited to further my academic studies and swimming career at Bowling Green. "
Coach's Input: "Sarah just finished her high school career with two individual final performances at the Michigan High School State Meet. Sarah will bring some much needed speed to our fly group and will be in a position to final as a freshman at the conference meet if she continues to improve over the season. Sarah is a natural sprint butterfly swimmer who is working on her mid range fly to help make her a dual threat in the butterfly events."
Monona Martin
Hometown: Gainesville, FL
Intended Position at BGSU: Freestyle / Butterfly
High School: Gainesville
Intended Major: Environmental Science / Business
Top Events:
50 Free: 24.02
100 Free: 51.62
200 Free: 1:52.08
200 Fly: 2:06.00
Why did you choose BGSU? "I am excited to continue my swim career at Bowling Green State University. During my visit, I was impressed with how welcoming the team and coaching staff was. I am looking forward to being part of this team! I am certain that BGSU will help me achieve all of my goals – both in the pool and in the classroom. GO FALCONS!"
Coach's Input: "Monona will bring with her a wide range of events and distances with her to Bowling Green. One thing Monona brings with her that is hard to teach is speed. Monona will be looking to make a dent in a sprint freestyle events as a freshman at the conference meet. Monona is a great addition to the program and brings great team mentality with her to Bowling Green."
Shaunna Jones
Hometown: Strongsville, OH
Intended Position at BGSU: Butterfly
High School: Strongsville
Intended Major: Sports Medicine
Personal: Daughter of Liz and Sean Jones..has two sisters, Briana and Gabrielle.
Top Events:
100 Fly: 57.68
200 Free: 1:57.52
Why did you chose BGSU? "Bowling Green was a perfect fit for me, both in academics and with the the swim program. Coach Matt and Coach Jaclyn have a clear image of where they think the team should be and I believe they have an excellent way of putting it in motion. The girls on the team are all so close that I feel lucky to be able to call them my family for the next four years."
Coach's Input: "We are looking forward to having Shaunna join the Falcon family and follow her parents footsteps! Shaunna will help our fly group maximize points during the season and we will look to Shaunna in the mid distance / sprint freestyle group."
Gabrielle Loeck
Hometown: DeForest, WI
Intended Position at BGSU: Backstroke / Freestyle
High School: DeForest High School
Intended Major: Pre Med
Personal: Daughter of Melissa and Brian Loeck. Has one brother, Max.
Top Events:
50 Free: 24.57
100 Back: 57.92
Why did you chose BGSU? "I am excited to continue my swim career at Bowling Green State University. During my visit, I was impressed with how welcoming the team and coaching staff was. I am looking forward to being part of this team! I am certain that BGSU will help me achieve all of my goals- both in the pool and in the classroom. GO FALCONS!"
Coach's Input: "Gabby is an up and coming sprint freestyler with great backstroke speed who we will look to for adding depth to our sprint group and backstroke group. We are looking forward to having her brother Max lead in team cheers!"
The BGSU swimming and diving team is just days away from their 2016-17 midseason competition, which will be held at the Miami RedHawk's homepool starting December 1st, and ending on December 3rd.
