Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR: Sophomore Kaylen Kewko will be a strong asset to the newly-formed Azusa Pacific swim team ... Offers collegiate experience for the Cougars ... Will compete in the butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle events.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Competed for 1 season at Santa Ana (Calif.) College under coach John Wright ... Recorded best season times of 5:12.16 in the 500 freestyle, 1:56.41 in the 200 freestyle, and 59.38 in the 100 butterfly ... Won the Orange Empire Conference Championship in the 100 butterfly.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered 4 seasons in swimming for coach Jim Sprague at Rosary High in Fullerton, Calif. ... Won the 200 freestyle competition for the Sierra League with a time of 1:53.47 ... Was a 4-time All-American ... Served as team captain for 3 seasons.

PERSONAL: Born March 17, 1988 in Laguna Beach, Calif. ... Parents are Daniel (financer) and Leticia Hewko ... Has 2 brothers (Adam, Luke) and 2 sisters (Audrey, Kristie) ... Majoring in nursing.