Ten swimmers from the Indiana University men’s team earned individual qualifying berths to the 2019 NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas on March 27-30, the NCAA announced on Wednesday.
Earning individual berths for the Hoosiers were Zach Apple, Zane Backes, Bruno Blaskovic, Michael Brinegar, Mikey Calvillo, Gabriel Fantoni, Ian Finnerty, Vini Lanza, Van Mathias and Mohamed Samy. The Hoosiers also qualified for all five relays.
Indiana is one of only nine schools in the country to earn double-digit invitees to this year’s NCAA Championships. Among the 10 swimmers for IU, an impressive four are freshmen.
Along with the swimmers, the Hoosier divers will compete for their places at the NCAA Championships next week at the NCAA Zone C Championships in West Lafayette, Ind. from March 14-16.
Last year at the NCAA Championships, Indiana earned the program’s best finish in 43 years, placing third overall with a total of 422 points. Indiana won a total of four NCAA titles over the week, the most for the team since winning six crowns in 1973. The top-10 finish for the Hoosiers at the NCAA Championships was the sixth in the last seven years.
Below is a list of the 10 Hoosier swimmers who qualified for individual events at the 2019 NCAA Championships, along with their seeding in each event:
Individuals
Zach Apple – 50 freestyle (10th), 100 freestyle (7th), 200 freestyle (8th)
Zane Backes – 100 breaststroke (7th), 200 breaststroke (25th)
Bruno Blaskovic – 50 freestyle (22nd), 100 freestyle (14th), 100 butterfly (10th)
Michael Brinegar – 1,650 freestyle (3rd)
Mikey Calvillo – 1,650 freestyle (14th)
Gabriel Fantoni – 100 backstroke (6th), 200 backstroke (8th), 100 butterfly (24th)
Ian Finnerty – 100 breaststroke (1st), 200 breaststroke (2nd), 200 IM (6th)
Vini Lanza – 100 butterfly (2nd), 200 butterfly (1st), 200 IM (2nd)
Van Mathias – 100 butterfly (31st), 200 butterfly (29th)
Mohamed Samy – 200 freestyle (13th)
Relays
800 Freestyle Relay – 6:11.02 (3rd)
200 Freestyle Relay – 1:16.01 (5th)
400 Medley Relay – 3:01.63 (1st)
200 Medley Relay – 1:23.32 (7th)
400 Freestyle Relay – 2:48.67 (6th)
ESPN3.com will live stream finals sessions on Wednesday through Saturday. Preliminary sessions on Thursday through Saturday will be streamed live on www.texassports.com. Additionally, ESPNU
The U.S. Department of Agriculture joins the nation in celebrating National Ag Day, which highlights agriculture’s crucial role in everyday life, and honors the farmers, foresters, scientists, producers and many others who contribute to America’s bountiful harvest. As part of this effort, USDA is launching a new Youth and Agriculture website to connect young people and youth-serving organizations with Department-wide resources that engage, empower, and educate the next generation of agricultural leaders.
“The future of agriculture in America depends on the investment and involvement of America’s young people,†said Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky. “Connecting with America’s youth on National Ag Day is a tremendous opportunity to show that careers in farming, the agricultural sciences, and veterinary medicine are rewarding, essential, and profitable.â€
The USDA Youth and Agriculture website features three key components of agriculture-focused youth engagement – classroom studies, experiential learning, and leadership training. Educators can find ways to include agriculture in the classroom and beyond. Young people can learn about USDA summer outreach programs, youth loans for business projects, and outdoor volunteering. Community leaders can get tips on starting leadership development clubs and education programs. The site also highlights USDA partners, such as 4-H, the National FFA Organization, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS), Agriculture Future of America (AFA), and many others working with the Department to connect young people with opportunities in agriculture.
For the career curious, the website provides information on internships and scholarships, USDA employment, and information on agriculture career fields, such as forestry, robotics engineering, biochemistry, and food sciences. Storytelling will help young people learn from peers about youth-led innovations and success stories in agriculture.
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 Below is Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s public schedule for March 15, 2019.
Friday, March 15
What: Crouch speaks at grand opening of the Indiana NeuroDiagnostic Institute and Advance Treatment Center
Host: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
When: 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at 10:15 a.m., ET
Where: 5435 E. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46218
*Media are welcome
Friday, March 15
What: Crouch speaks at Hoosier Homestead Awards
Host: Indiana State Department of Agriculture
When: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at 1:05 p.m., ET
Where: Indiana Statehouse, Second Floor South Atrium, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh:
“Birch Bayh was a trailblazer who dedicated himself to improving the lives of all Hoosiers. His remarkable legislative and personal legacy transformed the country and will live on for years to come. I ask Hoosiers around the state to join me and Janet in honoring his incredible service and by keeping the Bayh family in your thoughts and prayers.”
Vanderburgh County – Last night at approximately 8:05 p.m., Trooper Zack Fulton was stopped at a traffic light on the Lloyd Expressway westbound at St. Joseph Avenue when he used his computer to check the registration on the vehicle in front of him. The information revealed the registered owner, Michelle Baird, 42, of Wadesville, was suspended. The registration plate on the vehicle was also improperly displayed. After the traffic light turned green Trooper Fulton activated his emergency lights, but Baird exited the Lloyd Expressway onto Barker Avenue and continued north at a high rate of speed. Baird then turned west on Virginia, south on Tekoppel and then west on Hogue Rd. She was driving approximately 55 mph and drove left of center, almost colliding head-on with several eastbound vehicles. Baird then turned south on Boehne Camp Road and disregarded the traffic signal at the Lloyd Expressway and continued south at a high rate of speed until she turned east onto Middle Mt. Vernon Road. She finally stopped after nearly striking another trooper’s patrol car on Broadway Avenue. Once the vehicle stopped, Baird and her male passenger, Ryan Hanebutt, 37, of Evansville, exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Both individuals were quickly apprehended by Troopers Fulton and Rafferty. Further investigation revealed Baird ran from troopers because she had a suspended license and didn’t have insurance on her vehicle. When troopers searched Hannbutt they found a small clear bottle containing marijuana. Baird and Hannbutt were arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail. During a search of Baird’s property, officers found three schedule 5 controlled pills inside her purse. Baird is currently being held without bond. Hannbutt posted bond and was released.
Arrested and Charges:
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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUMâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
THIS IS WHAT’S ON OUR MIND TODAY
The students at Bosse High school risk their life’s every day crossing highway 41.  Highway 41 runs through the city and it is extremely dangerous for the Bosse High students to cross it daily. The safety of students should be the main goal of elected officials and this overpass will allow the students at Bosse High school to cross Highway 41 without worrying about dodging busy traffic.
PLEASE contact your local and state elected officials and urge them to support putting an overpass bridge across Highway 41.
WHAT”S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays“Readers Poll†question is: Are you disappointed that not one City Council member made a request to the City Controller to give them a detailed financial accounting of the Evansville Thunderbolts?
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