Matt Gladstone, January Athlete of the Month

Herkimer Generals swimmer Jordan Mercer of Oneida, NY was named Green & Gold Female Athlete of the Month for January.

Mercer, a Liberal Arts & Sciences: Generals Studies major at Herkimer College, helped the women’s program to a first and second overall finish in her team’s three January meets, capturing Top 5 finishes in eight of her 10 events competed in. Mercer’s top event was the 200 yd. Breaststroke, placing second at Monroe (3:07.50) and third at Genesee (3:07.50). She was also exceptional in the 100 yd. Breaststroke, collecting another third (1:27.42) and fourth (1:26.57) place finish at Jamestown and Genesee.

“Jordan is an ideal student-athlete” said Head Swimming & Diving Coach Vicki Brown. “She comes to practice each day with a positive attitude and a quiet confidence. She puts in the work and as a result, has continued to improve throughout the course of the season. During the month of January, Jordan swam personal best times in the 100 Freestyle, 50 yd. Freestyle, and 200 yd. Breaststroke while also scoring points as one of our legs in relays.”