Jaydah Godbolt, a freshman on the Cal State East Bay women’s swimming team, was named the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Female Freshman Athlete of the Week on September 30, 2026. This accolade followed her outstanding performance in the Pioneers’ season-opening meet against Westmont College on September 26.
Godbolt secured two first-place finishes, winning the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.98 seconds and the 100-yard backstroke in 1:00.24. Her contributions helped Cal State East Bay to a 167-95 victory over Westmont College at the Pioneers’ home venue. Godbolt’s victories accounted for two of the team’s nine individual event wins during the meet.
The strong showing by Godbolt and the team provided Cal State East Bay a commanding start to their 2026-27 campaign within the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference.
CSB Take
Jaydah Godbolt’s immediate impact as a freshman underscores her potential to be a vital competitor for Cal State East Bay women’s swimming. Receiving the PCSC Female Freshman Athlete of the Week honor highlights her ability to contribute meaningfully in a highly competitive conference. Her strong season debut offers a promising foundation for both her and the Pioneers as they progress through the season.
Source: Original report
