Contact: Jeff Sattora

Cleveland, Ohio- The Cleveland State Vikings' swimming and diving program has grown, with three athletes recently signing National Letters of Intent to join the program for the 2013-14 swim season. Two male swimmers, Patrick Walsh (Muskego, WI) and Robert Tolson (North Canton, Ohio), as well as one female swimmer, Meghan Miller (Hershey, PA), have joined the program.

Walsh, who swam at Muskego High School and specialized in freestyle, butterfly, and IM, heads into his senior high school year with an already accomplished resume. As a junior in 2012 he was able to place third at the WIAA Division I state meet in the 500 yard freestyle improving on a sixth place finish in the same event in 2011. He was also named the South East Conference Swimmer of the Year in 2010. Head Coach Wally Morton is excited about this addition to an excellent distance core for the future.

"Patrick give us the depth an quality in the 500,1,000 and 1,650 at the Horizon League Championship," Morton said. "His work ethic and excellent grades make him attractive to us for our team."

Robert Tolson, from North Canton High School, will also be joining the men's program this coming fall. Tolson, who specialized in freestyle, was consecutively named the Comeback Swimmer of the Year in both 2010-11 and 2011-12 due to missing time in the pool. He was able to bounce back and perform well, making districts in the 200 freestyle in 2010-11, and following that up with a second districts appearance in the 200, 400, and 500 freestyle the next year. He was able to advance and place fifth in the 400 freestyle relay at the state meet in 2011-12.

"I am super excited about Robert being part of our team for the 13-14 season," said Morton. "You build your team around middle distance and sprinting and he gives us that boost. His parents both were outstanding Viking swimmers and we know that he will continue their tradition of excellence." 

Meghan Miller of Hershey High School signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Vikings next fall on the women's side. Miller was not only part of an extremely successful high school team; she has excelled individually as well as heading into her senior season. On the team side she has been a member of two district champion squads (sophomore and junior year), a state champion team (sophomore), and state runner-up (junior). Her sophomore year she placed 8th in both the 100 fly and the 500 free at District III AAA championships, qualifying for states in the 100 fly. She then placed 6th in the 100 fly at districts her junior and qualified for states in both the 100 fly and the 500 free.

"Meghan is perfect for college swimming and in particular the Cleveland State University Viking swimming team," Morton remarked on the addition to the women's squad. "She has the ability to swim longer events and will have a great senior high school season before joining our team. "

The three new Vikings will be joining an extremely successful CSU program, and will look to build on the program's current success and championship history.