Cuesta College
Male
Athlete of the Month
April 2024
Swim & Dive
Cuesta College Athletics Department is proud to announce this month's selections for the Cuesta Athlete of the Month. This distinct honor recognizes two Cuesta College Athletes each month during the school year who have performed to the highest standards in their sport. Our male selection for April Sophomore Swimmer Ethan Merritt
Sophomore Swimmer Ethan Merritt added another All-American title to his collection, while leading Cuesta Men's Swimming to a Western State Conference title and then 5th place at the CCCAA State Championships. Merritt won three individual events at the WSC Meet and was recognized as the circuit's Swimmer of the Year, after recording a perfect total of 60 individual points. A two-time All American in 2023, Merritt clinched, at least, one more this season in the 100-breaststroke, although totals from the CCCAA and the NJCAA are still being determined. He also earned All American honors as a member of the Cougars' record breaking 200-freestyle relay with a combined record time of 1:22.63. Merritt ends his swimming career with four All Time Top 10 marks at Cuesta, including the #2 spot in all three breaststrokes- 50, 100, and 200. Merritt also earned all-WSC honors in water polo as a freshman but sat out the 2023 campaign.
The Cougars won the 2024 Western State Conference title and finished 5th at the 2024 CCCAA State Swim & Dive Championships.