EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Univeristy of Evansville men’s and women’s swimming and diving head coach
Rickey Perkins announced the early signing of two high school swimmers. Reid Mobley (Evansville, Ind. / Mount Vernon) will join the men’s team next fall while Abigail Smith (Franklin, Ind. / Franklin Community) will be added to the women’s 2012-13 roster.
“Both of these athletes are very skilled and well-rounded swimmers,” said Perkins. “I am excited to sign such quality athletes, and I am expecting them to make immediate impacts on our program.”
Reid Mobley • Evansville, Ind. / Mount Vernon
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At Mount Vernon: Four year letterwinner for the Wildcats…two time state qualifier in the 100-backstroke and 200-IM…holds Mount Vernon’s school record in the 100-back…conference champion in four events, twice in the 100-back…won the sectional championship in 100-back in both 2010 and 2011…2010 sectional champion in the 200-IM…helped lead the Wildcats to two consecutive Big 8 conference championships…qualified for both short course and long course state meets as a swimmer for the MTV Swim Club.
Personal: Son of UE alums Blake (’97) and Lori (Dauble) (’86)…has a younger brother, Wade, and a younger sister, Lani…plans on majoring in business.
Perkins on Mobley: “Reid is one the best swimmers in this part of Indiana. He is very versatile and will be able to score in a lot of events. He will help us primarily in the backstroke and individual medley, but he has the ability to swim all events well. I feel very lucky to have someone of his caliber join our team |
Abigail Smith • Franklin, Ind. / Franklin Community
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At Franklin Community: Four-time letterwinnter for the Grizzly Cubs…holds the school records in the 50-free, 200-medley relay and 200-free relay…helped lead her school to a runners-up finishes for three consecutive years… member of the Mid State all-conference team…has won at least three events in the conference championships all three years at Franklin…2009 sectional champion in the 200-free relay…winner of the Top 8 in State award for 50-free as a junior…named honorary team captain as a junior and voted team MVP in 2010 and 2011…member of the Franklin Regional Swim Team.
Personal: Daughter of Gregory and Lynn Smith…has a younger brother, Eli, and an older sister, Alex…academic major is undecided.
Perkins on Smith: “Abby is just a great girl! She is dedicated, talented and an extremely hard worker who will make a huge impact on our team. She is one of the best sprinters in the state of Indiana and we are very fortunate to sign an athlete of her level to our program.” |
