Kearns qualifies for NCAA regionals, Tigers defeat Southwestern

SEWANEE, Tenn. – Sophomore Jonah Kearns picked up his second qualifying score in the 3-meter dive (six dives), earning him a spot at the NCAA regionals in 2027, as the Sewanee Tigers defeated the SAA's Southwestern Pirates 120-83 on Friday evening.

During an afternoon diving session, Kearns scored 315.30 points, well past the qualifying line of 285. Entering his final dive, Kearns executed a back 1 1/2 somersaults with 1 1/2 twists in the free position, scoring a 50.40, to cross the threshold.

It was his second qualifier in as many meets, as he had tallied 296.18 at Emory two weekends prior. Since he has reached the mark twice, Kearns will compete at regionals in Danville, Kentucky from February 26-27, with a chance to go to the national championships for the second time in his career.

In the lanes, Sewanee's A team placed second in the 400 medley relay, with Tyler Foster, Mason Horner, Jackson Pillow, and Andrew Olsen completing the event in 3:40.84.

Bryson Reid placed second in the 1000 freestyle with a time of 11:06.24.

Foster won the 200 free in 1:47.99, with Carter Nabors finishing third at 1:50.54.

Taylor Starr took gold in the 50 free (21.89).

Jack McCrae took home the 400 individual medley (4:19.19), with Jonathan Brettschneider placing second (4:37.64).

In the 200 fly, Nick Chilom tallied a second-place finish at 2:14.42, with Ryder Griffin close behind in third (2:15.90). Olsen paced the 100 free at 47.98, while Starr finished second (49.63). Foster took the 200 back in 1:59.48, and Pillow placed second (2:05.70).

McCrae won the 500 free in 4:48.72, while Brettschneider finished in second place with a time of 5:03.31.

Sewanee's A team won the 400 free relay (Nabors, Starr, Brettschneider, Olsen) with a time of 3:14.42, while the Tigers' B team came in third (Griffin, Jackson Fowler, McCrae, Pillow) at 3:26.72.

The Tigers host the Pirates for another dual meet Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 a.m. CT.

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Players Mentioned

Jonathan Brettschneider: Sophomore

Tyler Foster: Junior

Ryder Griffin: Sophomore

Mason Horner: Sophomore

Jonah Kearns: Sophomore

Carter Nabors: Junior

Andrew Olsen: Junior

Jackson Pillow: 5' 10"; Senior

Bryson Reid: Junior

Jackson Fowler: Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jonathan Brettschneider
: Sophomore

Tyler Foster
: Junior

Ryder Griffin
: Sophomore

Mason Horner
: Sophomore

Jonah Kearns
: Sophomore

Carter Nabors
: Junior

Andrew Olsen
: Junior

Jackson Pillow
: 5' 10"; Senior

Bryson Reid
: Junior

Jackson Fowler
: Freshman