KENOSHA - The Carthage College women's swimming and diving team turned in a strong all-around showing at the 2025 Wisconsin Showcase, hosted at Carthage on Saturday. Competing against Division I and III programs from across the state, the Firebirds posted multiple top-five finishes and standout individual performances throughout the meet.
The squad delivered several podium-level efforts, led by Brie Skalski, who placed third in the 500-yard freestyle (5:27.10) and added top-five finishes in the 400 IM (4:56.37) and 200 freestyle (2:04.15).
Lyndsey Hackman also impressed with a 6th-place swim in the 200 IM (2:20.90), 5th in the 400 IM (4:58.30), and 9th in the 200 backstroke (2:20.38).
Jill Kane paced the Firebirds in breaststroke events, finishing 8th in the 100 (1:12.67) and 4th in the 200 (2:39.49). In sprint action,
Lucy Brown placed 11th in the 50 free (25.79), while
Sophia Melevage claimed 5th in the 200 butterfly (2:28.00).
The Firebirds' relays also shined, taking 3rd in both the 200 Medley Relay (1:53.52) and the 200 Free Relay (1:43.66).
On the boards, Kendall Leistico placed 8th on both 1-meter (149.40) and 3-meter (148.28), with
Mae Norman earning 10th on 1-meter (135.30).
The Firebirds return to action at home, hosting Lake Forest and MSOE Saturday, October 25, starting at noon. If you are unable to make it to the game, catch all the action live on our
Carthage Athletics YouTube page. For more information, visit our
athletics.carthage.edu.
