Centenary's Grey, Oakland's Oates Selected as Athletes of the Week

11/3/2009 12:00:00 AM

MEN
Josh Grey, Centenary
Fr., Allen, Texas/Allen

Grey earns his first Athlete of the Week accolade after recording a first-place finish in three events, including his performance in the 1,000 free (9:43.92) that set both a school and pool record. The freshman from Allen, Texas, also finished first in the 200 fly (1:56.03) and the 500 free (4:49.23). Grey led his Centenary squad to a first-place finish among eight teams at the Hendrix Classic.

Also nominated: Michael Steurer, IUPUI; Mike Templeton, Oakland; Jeff Davis, Western Illinois.

Previous Winners: Oct. 20 - Brad Schoreit, South Dakota State; Oct 27 - Ken Tiltges, Eastern Illinois.

WOMEN
Chelsea Oates, Oakland
Jr., East Grand Rapids, Mich./East Grand Rapids

Oates claims her first Athlete of the Week award after capturing first-place finishes in both the 1 and 3-meter boards, recording NCAA zonal qualifying marks in each. The junior recorded 297.30 points in her 3-meter dive, breaking her previous career best by almost 24 points. Oates posted a 1-meter diving score of 279.45.

Also nominated: Laura Huning, Centenary; Laura Nilsen, Eastern Illinois; Natalie Jarrett, IUPUI; Elizabeth Hoffman, South Dakota; Katie Budahl, South Dakota State, Laura Dinkelmann, Western Illinois.

Previous Winners: Oct. 20 - Sandra Czerska, Oakland; Oct. 27 - Laura Dinkelmann, Western Illinois.