PRONUNCIATION
HENDERSON STATE
• Swam one season for the Reddies (2024-25)
• Named Second Team All-NSISC in 2025
• Set five personal bests at the NSISC Championships, including NCAA “B” cuts in the 200, 500 and 1000 freestyle and 400 IM
• Ranks second in school history in the 1000 freestyle (9:18.71) and third in the 500 freestyle (4:28.46) and 400 IM (3:56.82)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, La., in 2024
• Four-year varsity swimmer and six-time Louisiana state champion
• Two-time All-State selection and two-year team captain
• Graduated as valedictorian
PERSONAL
• Born on June 13, 2005 to Matthew and Leslie Ponder
• Has two siblings, Benjamin and Samuel
• Mother, Leslie, played softball and brother, Benjamin, played basketball
• Majoring in business administration with plans to go into financial planning
• Enjoys music
• Favorite Bible Verse: Galatians 2:20
• Reason Why I Chose Biola: “Athletics.”
