ANNAPOLIS, Md. -  The Holy Cross men's swimming and diving program participated in the opening day of the Patriot League Championship hosted by Navy Wednesday.

As a team, the Crusaders rank ninth of 10 following the first day of competition. Host Navy ranks first with 124 points while Army West Point (115) and Bucknell (82) round out the top three.

In the medley relay, the team of freshman Will Fletcher, senior John Nascimben, freshman Rory Hess and sophomore Tim Manzella hit the wall at 1:36.11 during the 200-yard event. During the 800-yard free (6:51.04), sophomore Charlie Nascimben, freshman Patrick Wash, senior Ben Vesey, and senior Michael Brennan tallied 18 points for Holy Cross. This grouping also set a new program record in the process.

Sophomores Chris Clow and Troy Dalton competed in the three meter diving event and racked up 188.45 and 182.60 scores respectively.

The Crusaders will be back in action tomorrow for the second day of the championships.