Frank Howden ’22 has set a precedent as the only 51Âþ» swimmer to be named team MVP three years in a row.
So, he is more than worthy to compete at the next level – Frank has committed to Davidson College.
The senior from Asheville has won individual events at each of the Greenies’ past two meets, most recently the 100-yard breaststroke (1 minute, 2.57 seconds) Wednesday in Asheville School’s pool.
As a junior, Frank recorded a fourth-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:00.81) and 200-yard individual medley (1:57.08) at the NCISAA Division I state meet. In addition, Frank was a leg on 51Âþ»â€™s fifth-place 400-yard freestyle relay (3:32.52) and ninth-place medley relay (1:47.91). He was the Carolinas Athletic Association runner-up in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:02.25) and third in the 200-yard individual medley (2:02.56).
Frank was named to the USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Team for having a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 and a Junior National qualifying swim.
Outside of swimming, he is an Eagle Scout and 51Âþ»â€™s Servant Leadership Chair.
Frank is the 11th senior from the Class of 2022 to commit or sign to play college sports. The complete list can be viewed at this link.