Hoff and LaValley Named WIAC Athletes of the Week

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Madison, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse junior Chelsea Hoff of Middleton (H.S.) and sophomore Rachel LaValley of Eau Claire (Memorial) have been selected the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Swimmer and Diver of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday.

Hoff captured the 100-yard backstroke (58.77), 200-yard backstroke (2:11.49) and the 50-yard freestyle (24.15) at the Cows, Colleges and Contentment Classic in Northfield, Minnesota November 8.

She earned NCAA "B" cut times in the winning the 100-yard backstroke and 50-yard freestyle.

LaValley won the three-meter diving competition at the Cows, Colleges and Contentment Classic November 8.

She earned a NCAA qualifying mark of 416.15 points. LaValley was also second in the one-meter competition with 387.50 points.

UW-L returns to action Saturday, November 14 at UW-Oshkosh at 6 p.m.