March 8th Meet vs Maria Regina

The Swimming Eagles put in a good effort in a loss to Maria Regina (235-146). Due to some last minute scratches, many of our swimmers had to swim up against older and more experienced swimmers, and they did a terrific job. Once again, the difference in the meet came down to depth and the relays, where there is a 5 point swing between 1st and 2nd place.

We took first place in 11 of 30 individual events and placed in 25 of them. We also took first in 6 of the 16 relays, including two very exciting finishes.

In the 10U Boys 100 yd Freestyle Relay, Kyle Carroll anchored a come from behind dead heat, meaning first place was awarded to both teams.

In the 18U Girls 200 yd Freestyle Relay, Ashley McKenzie anchored a thrilling come from behind victory. For those of you who left early, you missed one of the most thrilling, and loudest, events this year.

Although both Kyle and Ashley received the most recognition for the wins, if Andrew Purcell, Jack McGovern and Joe Palermo for the boys and Yasmeen Gharnit, Kelly Carroll and Kiley Ferrari for the girls, don't swim up to their abilities and do their best, the races are not won. So congratulations to all 8 swimmers on two outstanding and thrilling victories.

Additional congratulations to the following who earned first place ribbons...

• Cassandra Gharnit: 10u Girls 25 yd Freestyle (in an incredible time of 15.75)
• Kyle Carroll: 10U Boys 25 yd Freestyle
• Eamonn McNicholas: 8U Boys 25 yd backstroke
• Nicolette Chase: 10U Girls 25 yd Backstroke (Nicolette is now 5-0 in this event)
• Kyle Carroll: 10U Boys 25 yd Backstroke (Kyle is now 6-0 in this event)
• Ashley McKenzie: 18U Girls 50 yd Freestyle
• Zach Hoehing: 18U Boys 50 yd Freestyle
• Ashley McKenzie: 18U Girls 50 yd Backstroke
• Zach Hoehing: 18U Boys 50 yd Backstroke
• Michael Themistocleous: 12U Boys 50 yd Breaststroke
• Yasmeen Gharnit: 18U Girls 50 yd Breaststroke
• Nicolette Chase: 10U Girls 100 yd Medley Relay
• Cassandra Gharnit: 10U Girls 100 yd Medley Relay
• Caitlin Benedetto: 10U Girls 100 yd Medley Relay
• Brianna Donlon: 10U Girls 100 yd Medley Relay
• David Vidad: 12U Boys 100 yd Medley Relay
• Zach Ferreri: 12U Boys 100 yd Medley Relay
• Brendan McGee: 12U Boys 100 yd Medley Relay
• Connor Hoehing: 12U Boys 100 yd Medley Relay
• Libbie Sudweeks: 10U Girls 100 yd Freestyle Relay
• MaryKate McGee: 10U Girls 100 yd Freestyle Relay
• Jessica Giuliani: 10U Girls 100 yd Freestyle Relay
• Cassandra Gharnit: 10U Girls 100 yd Freestyle Relay (Cassandra's 3rd 1st Place Ribbon)
• Andrew Purcell: 10U Boys 100 yd Freestyle Relay
• Jack McGovern:10U Boys 100 yd Freestyle Relay
• Joe Palermo: 10U Boys 100 yd Freestyle Relay
• Kyle Carroll: 10U Boys 100 yd Freestyle Relay (Kyle's 3rd 1st Place Ribbon)
• David Vidad: 12U Boys 100 yd Freestyle Relay
• Chris Moore: 12U Boys 100 yd Freestyle Relay
• Connor Hoehing: 12U Boys 100 yd Freestyle Relay
• Brendan McGee: 12U Boys 100 yd Freestyle Relay
• Yasmeen Gharnit: 18U Girls 200 yd Freestylke Relay
• Kelly Carroll: 18U Girls 200 yd Freestyle Relay
• Kiley Ferreri: 18U Girls 200 yd Freestyle Relay
• Ashley McKenzie: 18U Girls 200 yd Freestyle Relay (Ashley's 3rd 1st Place Ribbon).

Final Congratulations to all of our swimmers, who took home a total of 95 ribbons.

Next Practice is Monday March 10th.

Next Meet is Sunday March 16th.

Championships are Friday April 4th - I am hoping all will attend.

See you Monday night

Coach Carroll