KENOSHA -  The Carthage men's swim and dive team returned to action in 2026 and turned in a commanding effort, sweeping numerous events and posting an emphatic team score.



Carthage 222, UW-Oshkosh 76



The Firebirds began the meet with a victory in the 200-yard medley relay, as AJ Landorf, Andrew Laborevitch, Tyson Politsch, and William Murray won in 1:38.95.

Distance swimmer Sean Noller was a standout, winning both the 1000-yard freestyle (10:44.17) and the 500-yard freestyle (5:12.71). Aidan Nord claimed first in the 200-yard freestyle (1:49.78), while Murray captured two sprint victories in the 50-yard freestyle (22.36) and 100-yard freestyle (48.64).

In the stroke events, Trey Halas dominated the backstroke, winning both the 100-yard backstroke (56.17) and 200-yard backstroke (2:02.99). Politsch earned three individual victories, taking first in the 100-yard breaststroke (58.63), 200-yard breaststroke (2:14.26), and 100-yard butterfly (53.00). Landorf added wins in the 200-yard butterfly (2:01.61) and 200-yard individual medley (2:01.77). 

On the diving boards, Taydin Murphy swept both events, winning the 3-meter dive (229.20) and the 1-meter dive (246.55). The meet concluded with another relay victory for Carthage, as Murray, Ben Przekota, Adam Hollis, and Nord won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:29.16.


The Firebirds are back in action on Saturday, January 17, hosting the IIT Scarlet Hawks. Action is scheduled to begin at noon at the Koenitzer Aquatic Center. For more information, visit our athletics.carthage.edu.