2018-19 Men's Swimming and Diving Roster

Derek Ekas

  • Event(s) Sprint/Mid Freestyle
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Butler, Pa.
  • High School Knoch
  • Major Sport and Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy

Biography

Expected to compete in sprint/mid freestyle events as a sophomore in 2018-19.

2017-18: Selected as a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete ... participated in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle throughout the season ... hit the PSAC-qualifying time twice in the 50-yard freestyle, twice in the 100-yard freestyle and twice in the 200-yard freestyle ... recorded seven top-five finishes in four events ... competed with the 200-yard freestyle, 400-yard freestyle, 800-yard freestyle, 200-yard medley and 400-yard medley relay teams during the season. 

High School: Swam for head coach Corrine Jones at Knoch (Pa.) High School … named a scholar-athlete … received the “Rookie of the Year” and “Most Improved” awards … helped Knoch win the section championship as a junior … named to the high honor roll.

Personal: Sport and Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy major … is the son of Christine and Scott … has one sister.
Career-Best Times

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

  • 2018-19Sophomore