FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA – Earlier today, Emmanuel Men's Swimming freshman, Hayden Lester was named the Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Month for December. 

Lester joined the Lions in competing at the 2025 CSCAA Open Water Nationals on December 13^th, helping the team to a 6^th place (NCAA D2) finish as a team. 

Lester finished 21^st overall in D2 with a time of 1:05.16.  

Congratulations, Hayden on being named the Conference Freshman of the Month for December! GO LIONS