Ariel Hodges Class: Freshman Hometown: Warren, Mich. High School: Kolbe Academy Homeschool Height: 5-9 Event: IM, BR, Fly Birthdate: 10/21/1994

Prior to Ohio: Swam for club team Oakland Live Y'ers ... 2012 NCSA Junior National qualifier ... 2012 Indy Grand Prix qualifier ... 2012 top eight finalist in multiple events at the STAR Invitational ... Three-time State Champion (100 BR, 200 Fly, 400 Free) ... Two-time Scholastic All-American ... 2009 Central Zone Select Camp qualifier ... Top times: 400 IM - 4:27.67, 100 BR - 1:05.62, 200 Fly - 2:06.10.

Personal: Born Oct. 21, 1994 ... Has one brother, Josh .... Daughter of William and Lora ... When not swimming, enjoys reading and playing on the computer ... Majoring in Biology.

Chose Ohio because: "When I took my recruiting trip here the girls were very welcoming and I felt like I fit. I love the campus and the academics. Ohio offers me both the best of academics and swimming."