Saladin brothers choose Eastern Michigan, West Virginia

Published 7:11 am Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Parker (left) and Trayton Saladin of Buchanan signed their national letters of intent Monday, In back are Matt Dorsch, Irish Aquatics coach; Logan Luhrsen, Bridgman co-op swimming coach; and Jacque Clark, Niles-Buchanan YMCA Mariners coach. (Submitted photo)

Parker (left) and Trayton Saladin of Buchanan signed their national letters of intent Monday, In back are Matt Dorsch, Irish Aquatics coach; Logan Luhrsen, Bridgman co-op swimming coach; and Jacque Clark, Niles-Buchanan YMCA Mariners coach. (Submitted photo)

Trayton and Parker Saladin signed national letters of intent to swim at West Virginia and Eastern Michigan respectively Monday.

Trayton is part of the nine-person class of 2016-17 for the Mountaineers.

Parker will stay in-state and compete in the Mid-American Conference.

The two brothers have competed on the Bridgman co-op swim team as well as the Irish Aquatics team at Notre Dame.

According to West Virginia coach Vic Riggs, Trayton will add depth in mid-distance freestyle and backstroke.

Trayton feels right at home at West Virginia.

“I chose West Virginia because I felt a personal connection with the university and team. It seemed like a perfect fit from the beginning. During the whole process the coaches were helpful with all my questions. During my visit, the team was welcoming and made me feel at home. I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of West Virginia swimming and the community, and I look forward to growing as a swimmer while getting a quality education.”

Parker competes in freestyle, butterfly and intermediate events.

His time in the 400-meter intermediate race would have placed him in the B-final at the Mid-American Conference meet last year according to Eastern coach Peter Linn.

“I chose Eastern Michigan because of the connection I made with the team and coach Peter Linn,” Parker said. “Looking forward to continuing my swimming career with such a strong history of success in the pool and classroom. Excited for the next four years.”