Winter Sports Preview: Swimming

Head coaches: Mr. Jeff Ziegler (6th season), Ms. Courtney Farrell (2nd season)

Boys:

Last year’s record: 5-6

Key returnees: Eli O’Connor (Sr. Captain), Jimmy Spillane (Sr. Captain), Willi Theilmeier (Sr.), Matt Green (So.), Troy Peressini (Jr.)

Key losses: Sam Maquet, Connor Weis

Key newcomers: Zachary Zeller (Fr.), Brendan Broser (Fr.)

Girls:

Last year’s record: 9-2

Key returnees: Cassidy Le (Sr. Captain), Cassie Freeman (Jr.), Emily Le (So.), Danni Freeman (So.), Lauren Parisi (So.)

Key losses: Ashley Le, Kaitlyn Turner

Key newcomers: Haleigh Marzano (Fr.), Yujin Kim (Fr.), Lauren Storm (Fr.)

Strengths of team: Most of the swimmers are either Juniors or Sophomores so there is a good balance of new swimmers and veterans who have experience. There is great senior leadership on the team this year. The greatest strength lies in the unity of this year’s team.

Areas that need improvement: Strength and endurance.

Outlook: Both teams are looking to make it to states this year. The girls team is in an entirely new group, with much success in the previous season, it will be interesting to see how the team ranks among new opponents.

Coach’s comment: “We have good captains and senior leadership, and also a good mix of juniors and sophomores.”