NEW COMMITS: The U.S. Military Academy has six new verbal commitments for the 2022-23 season and beyond, all whom will arrive on campus as members of the Class of 2026.
Under head coach Brandt Nigro, the Black Knights finished fourth at the 2020 Patriot League Championships.
ALYSSA HEFFELFINGER
Hometown: Waxhaw, N.C.
High School: Cuthbertson High School
Club Team: Mecklenburg Swim Association
Quote:
“I am extremely excited and honored to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Thank you to my family, friends, and coaches who have helped me get to this point. GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY!!!”
Top Times:
- 100 back – 57.88
- 200 back – 2:04.07
- 500 free – 5:00.57
- 1000 free – 10:15.64
EVY LAURSEN
Hometown: Madison, Wisc.
High School: West High School
Club Team: Madison Aquatic Club
Quote:
“I am beyond honored and very excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic careers at the United States Military Academy at West Point! Huge thank you to all the amazing people that have supported me and helped shape me into the person I am today! I can’t wait to be part of such an amazing team! Go Army, BEAT NAVY!!!”
Top Times:
- 100 breast – 1:05.68
- 200 breast – 2:24.23
- 200 IM – 2:06.94
- 400 IM – 4:32.06
KIRA MACMULLAN
Hometown: Owings Mills, Md.
High School: McDonogh School
Club Team: Eagle Swim Team
Quote:
“I am very excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and swimming career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. A huge thank you to my family, coaches, teachers, and friends for their love and support. Go Army!!!”
Top Times:
- 100 free – 52.83
- 500 free – 4:58.55
- 1000 free – 10:18.43
- 200 back – 2:04.13
- 100 fly – 56.24
- 200 IM – 2:06.79
BRIDGET O’SHAUGHNESSY
Hometown: Marietta, Ga.
High School: Lassiter High School
Club Team: Chattahoochee Gold Swim Club
Quote:
“I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to The United States Military Academy at West Point! I am honored by the opportunity to continue my academic and swimming careers, and serve our country. Thank you to all of my family, friends, and coaches who have been so supportive throughout this journey. GO ARMY!”
Top Times:
- 500 free – 4:55.61
- 1000 free – 10:14.02
- 1650 free – 17:02.33
GRACE WAGNER
Hometown: Waxhaw, N.C.
High School: Marvin Ridge High School
Club Team: Lifetime Swim Team
Quote:
“I am super thrilled and honored to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Thank you to my family, coaches, teammates and friends for supporting me on this journey. GO ARMY!!!”
Top Times:
- 50 free – 24.02
- 100 free – 51.95
- 100 fly – 58.09
MOLLY WEBBER
Hometown: Morris Plains, N.J.
High School: Morristown High School
Club Team: Life Time Metro
Quote:
“I am incredibly excited and grateful to announce my verbal commitment to the United States Military Academy at West Point! Thank you to all my family, coaches, friends, and everyone who helped me get to where I am today. Go Army!!”
Top Times:
- 200 free – 1:49.32
- 500 free – 4:48.37
- 1000 free – 10:16.23
- 1650 free – 17:14.93
- 100 fly – 56.50
- 200 fly – 2:00.25
Photo Courtesy: Army Athletics
If you have a commitment to share, please send a photo and quote via email to hs@swimmingworld.com.
