Schaffer won the 200 backstroke at the Pitt Invitational with a time of 2:06.01, besting Duquesne’s Abby Watson who touched the wall at 2:06.37. She also topped swimmers from Pitt, Carnegie Mellon and California.-Pa.
“Gabby” was also part of the 4th place 200 medley relay with a time of 1:49.57. Teams were allowed to submit multiple team entries, thus the placing was impressive.
“Congratulations to Gabriella on her PSAC award,” said veteran clarion head coach Mark VanDyke. “She has had a great career here at Clarion and sets a high standard of excellence every time she hits the water. We are proud to have her in blue and gold.”
A Mid-Level Math Education major, Schaffer is the daughter of Rodney and Lisa Schaffer.
CLARION NOTES: Schaffer has the top ranked times in the PSAC this season in the 100 backstroke (55.18) and the 200 backstroke (2:03.22) … A 4-time NCAA D-II All-American, she set the Clarion record in the 200 back at nationals last year with a time of 2:01.81 … She was 15th in the 200 back and 12th in the 100 back with a time of 56.47.