2013-14 Hope Men's Swimming & Diving Captains Announced

Seniors Jake Hunt of Muskegon (Mona Shores HS) and Alexander Perkins of Brighton (Howell HS) are joining select company as captains of the Hope men's swimming & diving team in the 2013-14 season.

Hunt, a psychology major, swims the 100 and 200-yard butterfly as well as the 50 and 100-yard freestyle. Hunt will lead the way for the Dutchmen flyers and will add depth in the sprint freestyles, Hope coach John Patnott said. Hunt brings determination, a strong work ethic, and integrity to the team. Hunt's strongest asset as a captain is the respect and trust he receives from the team. They know he trains hard and that he lays it on the line every time he races.

Alexander Perkins, an engineering mamjor, swims the 100 and 200-yard breaststroke as well as the 200-yard individual medley. Alex made a NCAA Division III "B" cut in the 100-yard breaststroke last season and will look for more this year. Perkins leads by example, Patnott said. His work ethic is highly respected. He also brings integrity to the team and is well trusted by his teammates. The team knows that when Alex races he leaves it all in the pool every time.

Here is a list of past Flying Dutchmen captains. Captains are listed based on available records. If you can help complete this list, please send the information by email to babbitt@hope.edu.

2012-13 — Joshua Grabijas, Nick Hazekamp, Geoffrey Ludema

2011-12 — Patrick Frayer, Aaron Rittenhouse, Andrew Rose, Jeffrey Shade, Brian Yount

2010-11 — Patrick Frayer, Brian Yount

2009-10 — Phil Heyboer, Ryan Nelis, Matt Ray

2008-09 — Ryan Nelis, Matt Rose, Ryan Vogelzang

2007-08 — Wade Engers, Nick Hinkle, Charles Vanderbroek

2006-07 — Wade Engers, Daniel Gardner, Jacob Holton, Kyle Waterstone

2005-06 — Kurtis Blohm, Karl Hoesch, Jacob Holton, Jeffrey Holtman, Kyle Waterstone

2004-05 — Jeff Heydlauff, Chris Lininger, Matt Waterstone

2003-04 — Ross Geurink, Ian Kobes, Jeff Seymour

2002-03 — Dan Bouwens, Ross Geurink, Brian Slagh

2001-02 — Gary Albrecht, Josh Boss, Andrew Mullenix