To be one of the best. It's the reason athletes compete at the NCAA Division III level. And at George Fox, athletes get the opportunity to pursue their passion for sports at a nationally ranked Christian college with a storied athletic tradition that includes both individual and team national championships. We're excited about the quality of student-athletes who will join us for the 2020-21 academic year as we pursue our vision of being "the team to beat." In April, we hosted a virtual Commitment Day to celebrate their decision* and are proud to introduce our newest Bruins to you.
Swimming Recruits
Name: Brandon Anderson
High School: North Kitsap High School (Poulsbo, Washington)
Sport(s): Swimming
Position(s): 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 170 lbs.
High School Highlights:
None provided
Why I chose George Fox:
“It felt like the right decision.”
Name: Grace Bydlon
High School: Campbell County High School (Gillette, Wyoming)
Sport(s): Swimming
Position(s): 50, 100 and 200 freestyle
Height / Weight: 5'8"
High School Highlights:
Earned All-Scholastic Team Achievement Award in 2019, when she was also an all-state competitor; helped 2016 team win state championship; was a state finalist as a sophomore, junior and senior; earned varsity letter all four years of high school; earned all-conference recognition as a junior and all-state honors as a senior
Why I chose George Fox:
“I love the Christian atmosphere, and George Fox provides me the opportunity to experience and explore a new part of the country.”
Name: Kobe Lilio
High School: Kamehameha Schools Maui (Makawao, Hawaii)
Sport(s): Swimming
Position(s): 200 freestyle, 500 free and 1,650 free
Height / Weight: 5'8" / 180 lbs.
High School Highlights:
None provided
Why I chose George Fox:
“I want to major in engineering and be able to help build the swim team.”
Name: Ellie Opdahl
High School: Sheldon High School (Eugene, Oregon)
Sport(s): Swimming
Position(s): Breaststroke
Height / Weight: 5'6"
High School Highlights:
None provided
Why I chose George Fox:
“I chose George Fox because I want to be a part of this community. I want to make good connections with the people around me and create great friendships. When I visited I felt very welcome, and I am excited to join.”
Name: Diego Pasos
High School: Homeschooled (Sacramento, California)
Sport(s): Swimming
Position(s): 200 freestyle, 500 free and 100 butterfly
Height / Weight: 5'8" / 150 lbs.
High School Highlights:
None provided
Why I chose George Fox:
“I chose George fox because I love the home feeling I get when I am on campus. The swim team felt like a family even from the one day I was with them. I also really like that it is a Christian university where I can continue to grow in my faith.”
* Student-athletes listed above have accepted George Fox University's written offer of admission and/or financial aid. George Fox University is a member of the NCAA Div. III.