Mark Pechack

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Warwick, R.I.
High School:
Bishop Hendricken HS

2004-05: Posted four top-5 finishes during the season ... recorded season-best times in the 50 freestyle (22.43 seconds) and in the 100 freestyle (50.10 seconds) at the Nutmeg Invitational (12/5) ... had his fastest time of the season in the 100 butterfly (56.02 seconds) versus the New Hampshire (11/20).

Before UMass: Swam four seasons for head coach David Hanson ... part of excellent swim tradition at Bishop Hendricken which has won 15 consecutive Rhode Island Championships ... Co-Rhode Island Swimmer of the Year following his senior campaign ... state champion in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle ... 2003 New England Age Group Champion in the 50-yard freestyle ... member of the Rhode Island state record holding 200-yard free style relay team ... was team captain during his senior season ... picked as a nine-time Providence Journal All-State honoree. Personal: Full name is Mark Nicholas Pechak ... son of Mark and Candace Pechak ... born Dec. 25, 1985 in Providence, R.I.