HIRAM, Ohio – October 18, 2025 – It was a grand opening to the 2025-26 campaign for the Hiram swimming teams, as the men beat Allegheny (144.5-58.5) and the women put up a strong fight against the Gators (178-36) in the season opener at Alumni Memorial Pool.

It marks the official start to the Terriers' return to the Presidents' Athletic Conference, where the swimming program consistently found success under head coach Bill Donaldson from the program's inception in 1959-60 to the end of his tenure in 1987-88.

Men's Recap

Owen Pastorius, who enters his senior season with big goals and a chance to earn all-conference honors, got things going with a first-place finish in the 200-meter freestyle (2:05.97). The Pittsburgh native then went on to win the 400-meter freestyle (4:32.63), as well as the 100-meter IM (1:10.20). It marks the second straight season in which Pastorius has won all his individual events to begin the season.

Another senior, Jon Hybil, found a similar level of success by winning both the 50-meter breaststroke (35.21) by nearly seven seconds, as well as the 100-meter breaststroke (1:15.53) by nearly six seconds.

Also finding the winner's circle was David Slovenkay in the 50-meter backstroke (31.76) and 100-meter backstroke (1:11.40).

Women's Recap

Hiram's Grace Basham was strong in the 50-meter backstroke, nearly pulling off a win in what shaped out to be a second-place time of 38.43. The senior also competed in the 100-meter backstroke (1:28.80) and 50-meter butterfly (48.84) to round out a busy day in the individual events.

Senior Rebecca Johnston had solid showings in both the 50-meter breaststroke (50.01) and 100-meter breaststroke (1:49.31), while first-years Mya Libertine and Anna Hisrich competed in a combined eight events as part of their exciting collegiate debuts.

What's Next

Hiram will stay home and next host Wittenberg this upcoming Saturday at 1 p.m. inside Alumni Memorial Pool.