Linfield men’s and women’s swim teams defeated the visiting Willamette Bearcats in the lone home meet at the Linfield Aquatics Center this spring. The men cruised to an easy 115-51 victory, while the women toppled the Bearcats, 117-58.

Overall, 20 of the 26 events were won by Wildcat swimmers.

On the men’s side, sophomore Eden Johnson took home first in the 100-yard backstroke and the 100-yard butterfly.

Freshman Alex Landry won the 100-yard breaststroke, sophomore Ben Simpson won the 200-yard breaststroke, freshman Daniel Olson won the 50-yard freestyle, sophomore Casey Wong won the 200-yard backstroke and freshman Cam Wheeler finished first in the 400-yard IM.

For the Wildcat women, sophomore Kate Walkup led the way, winning the 200-yard butterfly and the 400-yard IM. Walkup was also a part of the victorious 200-yard medley relay team.

There were also some newcomers getting their toes wet with victory, as four freshmen took home first place in individual events. Maggie Kelley won the 50-yard freestyle, Emma Campbell won the 200-yard backstroke, Kaylee Elsom won the 500-yard freestyle and Abbie Karseboom won the 200-yard freestyle.

Other winners were sophomores Annelise Hed in the 100-yard backstroke and Claudia Veile in the 100-yard freestyle.

Up next, the Wildcats will travel to Newberg for a dual meet against George Fox. The women’s heats begin at 11 a.m. and the men’s heats begin around 1:30 p.m.