Senior Jaclyn Papalski (Flemington, N.J./Hunterdon Central) of The University of Scranton women's swimming & diving team recorded seven top-three finishes in three meets last week for the Royals and has been named Peggy's Scranton Athlete of the Week for the period ending Jan. 14, 2023.
This marks the first career Peggy's Scranton Athlete of the Week honor for Papalski.
In a 154-108 dual meet victory over Elizabethtown on Saturday, she took first place in both the 500 free with a time of 5:30.75 and the 200 IM in 2:22.40. Papalski then followed that up by placing second in the 500 free (5:34.73) and the 1,000 free (11:13.86) on Sunday versus US Merchant Marine Academy.
Earlier last week in a non-team score meet against Gettysburg, Papalski swam to a third-place finish in both the 200 and 500 free.
The Royals will host Susquehanna in a dual meet on Saturday afternoon with action slated to get underway at 1 p.m.
About Peggy's
The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week is proudly sponsored by Peggy's Marinade and Dipping Sauce. Founded locally in 2012 by Scranton Alumna Peggy Cosgrove, Peggy's Marinade and Dipping Sauce features six flavors and can be found in stores locally and regionally.
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