Hillman Looking for Senior Nationals Qualifying Spot

Staff Report

PENDLETON, IN - Pendleton Starz Diver Kate Hillman is in Coral Springs Florida in her first attempt to qualify for USA Diving’s Senior Spring Nationals. Coming off her fourth place finish at the IHSAA State championships, Hillman is looking to add to her diving resume Sunday and Monday at the USA Diving Senior National Qualify meet. Unlike the high school season where 1 meter is the competitive event, Hillman will be going up against the best divers in the country on 3 meter spring board and 10 meter platform.

Hillman arrived in Florida Thursday evening to begin preparing for the competition that begins Sunday April 19th. She is joined by Rylan Ridenour from the National Training Center who is also making his first attempt at qualifying for a senior level national meet.  Also joining the pair will be Sarah Clay, Pendleton Starz diver now attending Michigan State who is coming on a freshman season with two top 16 finishes in the Big Ten Championships.

The Coral Springs Aquatics Complex is playing host to 96 divers all looking to be in the top 16 in their respective events to earn a spot to the Senior Nationals taking place in Fort Lauderdale at the Hall of Fame Pool beginning Thursday, April 23rd. Men’s 1 meter and Women’s 3 meter will begin at 10:00 am April 19^th followed by Men’s 10 meter at 3:00 pm. Women’s 1 meter and Men’s 3 meter will begin at 10:00 am April 20^th followed by Women’s 10 meter at 3:00 pm.

Those divers earning a spot in the Senior Nationals competition will then move to the Hall of Fame pool in Fort Lauderdale for the remainder of the competition.