Posted: Nov 19, 2013
Lake Forest College diver Sarah Pekar was named Midwest Conference Performer of the Week on Tuesday for her performance in the team's dual meet with visiting Lewis University on Saturday.
Pekar, a junior, won the 3-meter competition with a career-best 278.00 points and was the runner-up in the 1-meter competition with a score of 248.10. It marked the second time this season that she met the standard set by the NCAA for qualification for postseason competition. She is now eligible to participate in the NCAA Division III Central Region Diving Meet February 28-March 1.
Pekar also reached the regional diving meet last season.
MWC Performers of the Week are selected by the league's sports information director.