N.H. The 1999-2000 women s swimming and diving season at Plymouth State College opens this Saturday when the Panthers travel to Wellesley, Mass., for the annual Betty Spears Relays at Wellesley College. The Panthers are in the ninth season under head coach Al Switzer , and are looking for another strong campaign. After the Wellesley meet, where PSC placed second among six teams last year, the Panthers will have 11 dual meets, culminating in the annual Division III New England Championships at Bowdoin College. There is the anticipation of a good season, but also the knowledge that considerable work lies ahead, according to Switzer. Much of the success will lie heavily on the newcomers, and how they can supplement the existing nucleus.
Freestyle events are perhaps the strongest for the team.
She has met the NCAA provisional cut-offs the last couple of years. They were both key members of PSC s 400 and 800 freestyle relay teams at last year s championships. Coach Switzer indicated that several other freshmen could step in and help with additional collegiate experience. Switzer is also looking for help from freshmen Anderson and Re. Switzer will look to some newcomers to lead the way in the breaststroke events.