LYNCHBURG, Va. - The Randolph men's swimming team is ready to dive into the 2025-26 season with a mix of veteran leadership and new faces. The WildCats enter the year looking to make their mark in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC).

Co-Head coaches Lee Lewis and Greg Hofmann return at the helm as the program has continued to build depth and competitiveness. 

The men's team brings back eight returners and brings in five new faces. The team saw several records fall last season. The 800 Free Relay squad broke the school record at the ODAC Championships placing sixth overall. Evan Shopbell set three individual records last season as a junior. He broke the 1650 Yard Free (17:43.38), 400 Yard IM (4:10.57), and 200 Fly (1:59.37).  Milo Fagan, in his first-year broke the school record in the 200 Free in 1:49.06 will return to the WildCats. Ben Hiss returns as a core member of the team and has set several records in first-year and continuing to get faster in setting personal bests through the years.

Randolph will compete in a full slate of dual meets, invitationals, and conference match ups throughout the season, building towards the ODAC Championships in February. 

The 'Cats begin their season on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the annual ODAC Relays hosted by Washington and Lee University. The teams' home opener is Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.