Conway, Ark. - Hendrix hosted the 56^th Annual Hendrix Relays this weekend inside Bob Courtway Pool. Hendrix hosted Colorado State University – Pueblo, University of the Ozarks, and McMurry University. After a remarkable performance individually by junior Sam Melhorn, both the men's and women's team came out victorious Friday in Conway in its third meet of the season; winning the women's side of things with 387 combined points and the men's side of things with 392 total points. 
 

Highlight Of The Day: Sam Melhorn '19 broke the schools record 100 IM with a time of 54.41.

 "It was an incredible performance for the Warriors tonight," stated Head Coach Tony Marleneanu Friday evening. "Not just because we won many races and the entire meet, but because of the way we raced. We showed great team spirit and determination. I am also proud to see that some of the things that we been working on improved. This is our first win of the season, so it was pretty exciting. I would like to congratulate my entire team for a tremendous effort."
 

Final Women's Swimming and Diving Team Scores: 

• Hendrix College 387
• Colorado State University-Pueblo 376
• University of the Ozarks 224
• McMurry University 158 

Final Men's Swimming and Diving Team Scores:

• Hendrix 392
• University of the Ozarks 274
• McMurry University 266

Notable Top Finishes

Women 300 Yard Fly Relay
Angelique Longobardi, Sam Doering, Veronica Ibanez - 3:27.22 (1^st)
Men 300 Yard Fly Relay
Paxton Higgerson, Derrick Pellitier, Luke King - 2:53.22 (1^st)

Men 300 Yard Back Relay
Heston Coon, Evan King, Lyle Alford - 2:57.24 (1^st)

Women 300 Yard Breast Relay
Jordan Carl, Callista Poiter, Journey Eubank - 3:51.13 (1^st)

Men 300 Yard Breast Relay
David Jiang, Adam De Groodt, Max Parker - 3:20.63 (1^st)

Men 800 Yard Free Relay
Sam Melhorn, Lyle Alford, Paxton Higgerson, Bailey McLendon - 7:38.81 (1^st)

Men 500 Yard Free Relay
Derrick Pellitier, Evan King, Luke King, Diego Valdivieso - 4:46.87 (1^st)

Women 400 Yard Medley Relay
Sarah Linneman, Jordan Carl, Trinity Dohoney, McKenzie Tucker - 4:22.92 (1^st)

Men 400 Yard Medley Relay
Lyle Alford, David Jiang, Paxton Higgerson, Bailey McLendon - 3:50.42 (1^st)

Men 200 Yard Free Relay
Sam Melhorn, Derrick Pellitier, Adam De Groodt, Heston Coon - 1:32.16 (1^st)

Women 1500 Yard Relay
Zoe Ryland, Veronica Ibanez, Trinity Dohoney - 17:28.74 (1^st)

Men 400 Yard Medley IM Relay
Sam Melhorn, Lyle Alford, David Jiang, Luke King - 3:57.74 (1^st)

Women 400 Yard Free Relay
Bree Lyerly, Trinity Dohoney, Angelique Longobardi, McKenzie Tucker - 3:51.98 (1^st)

Men 400 Yard Free Relay
Paxton Higgerson, Heston Coon, Bailey McLendon, Derrick Pellitier - 3:27.13 (1^st)

Women 1 Meter Diving
Eberle Yarborough 135.5 (2^nd)

Next Meet:
The Warriors take part in the 51st Annual Hendrix Classic Saturday at 11:30 a.m.