The College of New Jersey Athletics

BEFORE TCNJ: Member of the swimming and baseball teams at Edward Little High School ... Three-time KVC Swimmer of the Year and Sun Journal Swimmer of the Year ... Three-time team MVP for the Eddies ... State champion in 100 fly and 200 IM ... National Honor Society member ... Received EL Spirit Award ... Achieved honors and high honors ... VP of Executive Board ... Trinity Jubilee Center Volunteer

WHY TCNJ? I chose TCNJ because of its exciting academic opportunities and the extremely competitive swim program.

PERSONAL: Birthday is February 24 ... Parents are Peter and Allyson Casares ... Father swam at Gettysburg College ... Has one sibling, Olivia ... Biggest athletic thrill has been "breaking the 30+ year old record at my high school in the 500 freestyle" ... Ranked Top 5 in Men’s 18-23 Age Group Hand Lobster Catching Competition (20 foot depth division) ... Favorite pre-meet meal is a peanut butter sandwich and favorite post-meet meal is steak and potatoes ... Favorite athletes are Bo Jackson and Andrew Benintendi ... Owns a clothing brand (@seek.emet on Instagram)

AWARDS AND HONORS

• NJAC All-Academic Team (2025)