DENVER – San Jose State’s Julia Craddock and Northern Arizona’s Taryn Harris have been named the Verizon WAC Swimmer and Diver of the week, respectively, for Jan. 5-11.
Craddock, a sophomore from Litchfield Park, Ariz., had a great showing in a dual meet at Cal State Bakersfield on Jan. 8, as she claimed two individual titles and was a member of the victorious 200 medley relay team. She won the 50- and 100-yard butterfly events with times of 26.73 and 57.68, respectively. In addition, Craddock recorded the fastest time in the 400 IM (4:26.61), but was exhibitioned due to her team’s large lead. San Jose State also participated in the San Diego Relays where Craddock swam on the winning 1500-yard freestyle relay team that recorded a time of 15:18.34 in the event.
Harris, a senior from East Wenatchee, Wash., helped Northern Arizona to its first ever victory over Pac-10 opponent Oregon State in a double dual meet against the Beavers and in-state rival Arizona on Jan. 7 in Tucson, Ariz. Harris came up big as she claimed second place in both the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events with scores of 332.33 and 365.18, respectively. Both scores were season-best marks for Harris. Her performance in the diving events helped the Lumberjacks secure the victory over Oregon State.
Other swimmers nominated: Stephanie North, Boise State; Stephanie Hatayama, Fresno State; Chalene Dirks-Ryan, Northern Arizona
Other divers nominated: Ciera Cortney, Boise State; Stacey Luke, Fresno State