Bayside YMCA swim team wins another championship

Stingrays post record-breaking times at SENECY's

Posted 4/5/18

The Bayside Stingrays captured the SENECY’s league championship for a third year in a row.  

The Stingrays competed against 17 other teams over the Feb. 24 and March 3 weekends at …

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Bayside YMCA swim team wins another championship

Stingrays post record-breaking times at SENECY's

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The Bayside Stingrays captured the SENECY’s league championship for a third year in a row.  

The Stingrays competed against 17 other teams over the Feb. 24 and March 3 weekends at Boston University.  Bayside had 140 swimmers ranging in ages from 6 to 18 years old who competed in the meet. Their dominance continued by winning the championship by more than 1,000 points.

The road to the championship began with the 8 and under girls who captured first place overall. They were led by Kahlan Renuad, who placed second in both 25 free (16.72) and 25 back (23.07). The 100 free relay, which captured first place, was comprised of Smila Renaud, Molly DiGiacomo, Grace Deubel and Kahlan Renaud.

The 100 medley relay, consisting of Smila, Kahlan, Addison Lesk, and Molly, was just out-touched and finished in second place. Other notable swims were turned in by Lily O’Neil, Margaret Pelkey, Anvita Rastogi, and Olivia Taylor.  

The Stingrays' outstanding boys finisher was Leo Katz, who took home first place in the 25 back (20.82), second in the 100 IM (1:41.81) and fifth in the 25 fly (22.48).

Next to dive into the pool were the 9 and 10-year-olds. The boys took first overall and the girls took second. 

The boys began the day by winning the 200 medley relay, which was made up of Ben McClelland, Ben Choi-Schattle, Jared Lesk, and Connor Curran. The 200 free relay, which consisted of Jared, Connor, Graham Bennett, and Ben, also took home first place.  

The victory for the 9 and 10 boys was truly a team effort as every single male swimmer scored points for the team. Jared Lesk took first in the 100 IM (1:17.63) and second in the 50 butterfly (34.02). Ben McClelland was first in the 50 back (33.47) and third in the 50 butterfly (36.24).  

Other notable swims where turned in by Noah Worth, and Henry McClelland.  

The girls team had just as equally an impressive finish. They were led by the 200 medley relay team that consisted of Gianna Vigliotti, Tea Barrus, Dahlia Weller, and Ava Webster that placed third. The girls were also led by Selina Kao who took fifth in the 50 breast (44.23) and ninth in the 100 IM (1:30.17). Other notable swims were turned in by Ava Webster, sixth in the 50 breast (44.30), and Lara Tolley. 

The Stingrays began the second weekend down 127 points to their rival Westerly Y, but their biggest age groups were yet to come.  

The 11 and 12 girls led the way by taking third place overall while the boys took fifth.  

The girls won the 200 medley relay with Kristen Baker, Louise Choi-Schattle, Nellie Peecher and Abby Butlin leading the way. The 200 free relay of Kristen, Nellie, Laurie Garcia and Abby took second overall.  

Kristen Baker led the team with two third place finishes in the 200 IM (2:32.67) and the 50 back (31.96), Abby Butlin turned in a fourth and fifth place finish in the 100 free (1:03.55) and 50 free (28.67), and Nellie Peecher turned in a fourth and fifth place finish in the 200 IM (2:37.08) and 50 back (34.21). Other notable swims were turned in by Laurie Garcia, and Maude Smith-Montross.  

The boys where led by Alex McClelland, taking second in both the 200 free (2:11.44) and the 100 free (59.53).  Gavin Nelson placed fourth in the 50 back and Colin Keough placed sixth in the 50 breast.  

As the Stingrays entered the last session of the meet, they found themselves down by more than 300 points to Westerly Y.  The team made a huge splash by winning the 13 and 14 boys, 15 and over boys, 15 and over girls, and placing second in the 13 and 14 girls.  

The 13 and 14 boys A & B 200 medley relays finished second and fifth respectively. The 200 free relay made up of William McClelland, Will Sanchez, Soren Renaud and Luke Gorham placed first (1:35.88) which broke a league record.  

David McMillian led the team individually with a second place finish in the 200 free (1:59.63) and 3rd in the 500 free (5:18.25). William McClelland placed third in both the 100 fly (59.68) and the 100 breast (1:10.42).  Other notable swims were turned in by Soren Renaud, Kellan Lane, Will Sanchez, Zack O’Connor, and Lucas Jauregui.  

The 13 and 14 girls matched the boys record-setting by breaking a league record in the 200 free relay. That relay team consisted of Rachel Baker, Emma DiGiacomo, Garin Stone, and Zoe Webster. They also took first in the 200 medley relay.  

The girls were led by Rachel Baker who took first place in both the 100 free (56.72) and the 100 back (1:02.96).  Zoe Webster brought home a first in the 200 IM (2:21.32) and second in the 100 free (57.20). Garin Stone placed first in the 100 fly (1:02.87) and second in the 200 IM (2:22.12). Emma DiGiacomo placed second in the 50 free (25.98) and third in the 100 free (57.85). Every single female swimmer for the 13 & 14 girls scored points for the team.

The 15 and overs continued dominating, by every boy and girl swimmer contributing points to the overall score.  The age group was led by Aidan Lane, who took home two individual first place finishes in the 200 IM (2:00.10) and the 100 breast (1:01.66). Andrew Mungovan was not too far behind taking home a first place finish in the 100 free (48.83) and second in the 50 free (22.44).  

Harry Martin also swam a great meet placing second in the 100 breast (1:04.38) and third in the 200 IM (2:08.57). The men’s 200 medley relay and 400 free relay took home first places in both. 

The girls were led by Melanie Baker taking home first in the 100 back (1:02.21) and second in the 100 free (55.20), Juliana Goncalves finishing second in the 100 breast (1:07.46) and fourth in the 200 IM (2:19.30), and Julia Zulker placing third in both the 50 and 100 free.

The Stingrays head coaches Ray and Jen Baker were overly impressed at how well the team swam: “We have so many strong swimmers not just at the top spots but finishing in the 8th, 9th and 10th places. They are the reason we have been so successful these past few years. For our graduating seniors to win the last three years is a testament to their hard work and commitment to the team and the sport.” 

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