Week 15 Athletes of the Week

Male Swimmer of the Week

Kyle Reitan- UC Santa Cruz 

Kyle had a very solid weekend against D3 competition in Southern California. On
Friday, He won the 50 free in a time of 20.91, and led off the winning 400 Free relays in a time of 46.50.
He also split 20.24 on the medley relay in a split of 20.24, and took second in the 100 fly in a time of
51.86. On Saturday, he won both of his individual swims, taking the 50 in a time of 20.59, and the 100 free
in a time of 45.55. He anchored the winning 200 medley relay in a split of 19.70 and led off the winning
400 Free relay in a time of 44.76.

Female Swimmer of the Week

Lexi Fajardo-  Cal State East Bay

Lexi Fajardo put together a dominant week of racing, delivering elite-
level performances across multiple events while making a historic impact on the program. She shattered
the school record in the 200 butterfly with a personal-best 2:01.09, earning a D2 B cut, winning the event,
and posting a time that currently ranks 8th nationally. Lexi won three of the four butterfly events, winning
the 50 fly (25.50 PB), 150 fly (1:30.39 PB), and 200 fly, while also finishing 2nd in the 100 fly (55.87, D2 B)
and adding a 3rd-place finish in the 100 IM (59.82 PB). She was also apart of both winning medley relays,
anchoring the 200 medley relay (23.56) and 400 medley relay (51.58). Her role was crucial in the victories
over both University of Pacific and Simon Fraser this past weekend.

Female Freshman of the Week

Amaya Rocheleau- Cal State East Bay

Freshman Amaya Rocheleau played a decisive role in the team’s
victories over Division I University of the Pacific and top Division II contender Simon Fraser on both days
of competition, delivering clutch sprint performances when it mattered most. She won the 50 freestyle in
a season-best 24.00 and followed it with a personal-best 52.58 to place 2nd in the 100 freestyle,
performances that heavily influenced the meet outcome against Pacific. Both of those times have jumped
her into the Top 10 of the PCSC Conference.

Male Diver of the Week

Caleb Pook- Biola University

Caleb Pook delivered a record-setting performance for Biola diving this weekend,
breaking both the school and pool records on the 3-meter board at the meet Biola versus Pomona-Pitzer
and solidifying his participation at the 2026 NCAA Championships. After last season ended prematurely
due to a dislocated elbow just weeks before the PCSC Conference Championships, Caleb returned with
renewed focus and determination, translating his hard work into results. Reclaiming and surpassing
records he previously held highlights his consistency and competitive drive, making him a strong Athlete
of the Week nominee.

Female Diver of the Week

Peyton Nelson- Biola University

Peyton Nelson made an outstanding return to the diving board for Biola. She won
the 1-meter event against Pomona-Pitzer, achieving the NCAA Division II qualifying score, and followed it
up the next day with another 1-meter victory versus Whittier College to confirm her qualification for the
2026 NCAA D2 Championships. Peyton’s rapid transition back into diving, combined with her consistency
and poise under pressure, highlights her exceptional athleticism and competitive mindset, making her a
standout female diver of the week.