There are so many opportunities that I can get here that I am not able to get anywhere else.
Bickford earned Centennial Conference Athlete of the Week honors for the first time in her career following a strong performance a non-conference dual meet against Mary Washington on Nov. 2, 2024.
According to godiplomats.com, Bickford earned four top three finishes and one event win. She won the 100 freestyle in 54.61, finished second in the 50 freestyle (24.92), earned second as part of the 400 medley relay team (4:07.08), and helped the third-place 400 freestyle relay team (3:48.24).
She was part of the 400 freestyle relay team that broke a school record for the second time during the 2024-25 season on Feb. 23, 2025. In 2026, Bickford was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team and Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll.