SEWANEE, Tenn. – Sewanee sophomore
Jonah Kearns was named Southern Athletic Association Athlete of the Week in men's diving, the conference announced Tuesday afternoon.
In the Tigers' meet at Emory, Kearns delivered a strong performance against a diving program ranked among the top five in Division III. Kearns placed third on the three-meter springboard with a score of 296.18, earning his first qualifying regional score of the season and moving within one qualifying score of securing a spot at regionals. He also finished second on the one-meter springboard with a score of 269.70.
During his freshman season, Kearns made the NCAA diving regionals, at which he earned a spot in the national championships.
Sewanee swimming and diving returns to action Friday, October 30, at 5 p.m. CT to host Southwestern for a two-day meet.
