SPOKANE, Wash. – Both of Whitworth's swimming teams, along with Henry Brewster, were recognized for academic excellence during the 2024-25 season by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).
Whitworth's women's and men's programs each were designated as Scholar All-America teams for the spring semester by the CSCAA. To be selected as a CSCAA Scholar All-America Team, programs must have achieved a grade point average of 3.00 or higher over the spring semester. The women's team had a cumulative GPA of 3.35, while the Pirate men posted a GPA of 3.44.
In addition, Henry Brewster claimed individual recognition on the CSCAA Scholar All-America team as a second team honoree.
To be selected to the CSCAA Scholar All-America Team, swimmers and divers must have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher during the semester and have participated in their respective NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. Second team selections have similarly achieved a GPA of 3.50 and achieved a "B" time standard.
Brewster just missed qualifying for the 2025 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships in the 200-yard butterfly. He posted a strong NCAA provisional (B) qualifying time of 1:48.38 at the Pirate Last Chance meet on February 22nd. The time ranked 22nd in NCAA Division III and the top 20 went to the national meet. Brewster's time set a Whitworth team record, beating the previous mark of 1:48.51 set by Wes Tatum in 2015.
