Additional Info:Sprint Free/IM - National Qualifier, 2x Tucson Swimmer of the Year. Arizona state records in 100 free (44.81) and 200 IM (1:50.82). Says Hite, "Ben Aaberg will make an instant impact in the sprint freestyle events and has some great versatility in being able to compete in the 200 IM as well. We think that he can be something really special and are expecting him to contribute at the highest level of our sport."
Bernier, Evan
Hometown:Bellevue, WA
Swim Club:Transfer: Minnesota
Additional Info:Mid-Distance/IM/Fly - NCAA Qualifier and National Qualifier. 200 Free (1:36.79), 100 Fly (47.73) and 200 IM (1:48.37). “Evan Bernier is an instant impact swimmer who already comes in below our school record in the 200 free and ranks in the top three all time in two other events,” said Hite. “Evan will be joining the team as a transfer-junior and we are looking for him to help our team learn how to compete at the highest level with his NCAA experience. We are ecstatic to have Evan with us and I know that he will continue to develop into a Husky legend."
Blyth, Andre
Hometown:Denver, CO
Swim Club:North Jeffco Swim Team
Additional Info:Fly - Olympic Trials Qualifier. 100 Fly (50.30), 200 Fly (1:49.49). "Andre Blythe is another high caliber swimmer that we are excited about having with us and has had an exceptional long course season,” said Hite. “He is already an Olympic Trial qualifier and we are looking to him to help us in the butterfly events"
Daly, Ashley
Hometown:Seattle, WA
Swim Club:Issaquah Swim Team
Additional Info:Distance - National Qualifier, 1650 Free- 16:50.11, 500 Free- 4:58.16, 1000 Free- 10:14.25 "Ashley has national credibility in the 800 and the mile," said Hite. "She's just a terrific young lady who is a great student. She'll really fill a huge need for us in the distance events. We're thrilled to have her."
Dole, Samantha
Hometown:Highlands Ranch, CO
Swim Club:Highlands Ranch Aquatics
Additional Info:Sprint Free - National Qualifier, State Champ 50 (23.77) and 100 (52.21) free. "Samantha Dole gives us much needed depth in our sprint freestyle events and has shown very steady progression the past two years in her primary two events, the 50 free and 100 free,” said Hite. “We think that she can really contribute on relays and add to our already established sprint group."
Jennings, Emilee
Hometown:Des Moines, WA
Swim Club:King Aquatic Club
Additional Info:Sprints/ Breast/ IM - National Qualifier. 50 Free- 23.02, 100 Free- 50.29, 200 Breast- 2:17.16. "Emilee is one of the top sprinters in the country," said Hite. "She's really a tremendous talent. She's going to help us both in individual events and in relays. She's just a great addition to this program and she's going to help us in so many ways." "Emilee is an amazing person whose best swimming is ahead of her," said Hutchison. "Her ability is ready to blossom into some amazing results. She will be a great NCAA swimmer for the University of Washington."
Kukors, Ariana
Swim Club:King Aquatic Club
Additional Info:World Rankings: 3rd 200 IM, 4th 400 IM, Pan Pacific Silver Medallist, 4x National Champion, Top-Ranked USA Swimming Scholastic All-American; Seven-event trials qualifier, 100 Back- 54.02, 200 Back- 1:56.01, 200 IM- 1:57.46, 400 IM- 4:07.24, 500 Free- 4:51.63. Says Hite: "Ariana is a program changer. She is one of those girls that once in a blue moon comes around. She can single-handedly lift this program to new heights. I feel so fortunate, and so excited that she's going to be a part of Husky swimming. She's just a tremendous talent, I can't say enough about her. The best part about her is she's a great student, and she's interested in academics and achieving a degree. We're absolutely thrilled to have her as a part of our team." "Ariana is one of the best swimmers in the world," said Hutchison. "This is a unique opportunity for her to enjoy the experience of swimming at the collegiate level for the University of Washington without compromising her quest for international success. Without Coach Hite's insight and forward thinking, this would not be possible. The program is definitely on the rise."
Mahan, Russell
Hometown:Bellevue, WA
Swim Club:Bellevue Swim Club
Additional Info:Breast- National Qualifier, 100 Breast- 1:05.30 LCM, "Russell is one of the top male swimmers in the state," said Hite. "We're delighted to have him. He's going to help us in breaststroke events and he can also do a bit of sprint freestyle so I imagine he's going to be very versatile for us. Russell is a very good student and we're really just thrilled to have him. Again, any time we can get one of the top kids in the state to stay, we're doing a great job."
Rich, Ally
Hometown:Hillsboro, OR
Swim Club:Hillsboro Heat
Additional Info:Mid-Distance - 200 Free (1:51.48), 500 Free (4:59.55). "It is great to have a young lady like Ally Rich on the team,” said Hite. “Since day one she has wanted to be at Washington and she is really an athlete that will bleed purple and gold. We are looking to her to add to the depth in our middle distance freestyle events and to be a positive presence in the locker room."
Class of 2006
Bai, David
Hometown:Des Moines, WA
Swim Club:King Aquatic Club
Additional Info:22.20, 47.51, 1:42.34 Free
Barnett-Woods, Jereme
Hometown:
Irvine, CA
Swim Club:Irvine Aquazots
Additional Info:1:41.51, 4:31.80, 15:30.26 Free
Barrett, Hunter
Hometown:Bellevue, WA
Swim Club:
Bellevue Club Swim Team
Additional Info:1:43.04, 4:34.16, 9:30.65 Free; 1:58.82, 4:04.48 IM
Additional Info:Fly/Free - US Open qualifier 57.02 (fly); Scholastic All-American
Falaniko, Anthony
Hometown:Renton, WA
Swim Club:Bellevue Club
Additional Info:Free - 3A state champion 100 freestyle; cousin of current UW football player Zach Tuiasosopo and former Huskies Marques (football) and Leslie Tuiasosopo (volleyball)
Jasmer, Kim
Hometown:Bend, OR
Additional Info:6x Washington State Champ, Junior and Senior Qualifier; Also visited Oregon State and Texas A&M.
