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June 28, 2008

FIVE GATORS PARTICIPATE IN LINCOLN KIDS TRIATHLON

Kudos to Emma Benkert, Leah Jones, Cara Jones, Sean Burrow and Courtney Burrow who completed in the Lincoln Kids Triathlon on June 28, 2008.

The mission of the Lincoln Kids Triathlon is to encourage kids to develop healthy lifestyle choices, set personal goals, and live an active lifestyle. The event is intended for kids of all ability levels, to encourage them to achieve beyond their expectations.

 

March 30, 2008

CAROLINE BELLI NAMED BOSTON GLOBE DIVISION 2 SWIMMER OF THE YEAR

Congratulations go out Gator Caroline Belli who was named Division 2 Swimmer of the Year by the Boston Globe while competing for Marblehead High School this winter.

Caroline owns nearly every Marblehead High School record, including the 100 back, 100 fly, 200 IM, 500 Free, 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay and 200 Free Relay. She set the 200 IM North Record (2:10.93) and won the 100 Back at the sectional and the Division 2 state meet.

Caroline will be attending the University of Maryland in the fall.

The Swimmer of the Year, the All-Scholastic girls' swim team and All-Stars were selected by the Boston Globe's school sports staff. Selection is limited to MIAA schools that compete in EMass leagues.

See the online story here.

Great job in school and the pool Caroline!!!


March 30, 2008

MARK SCALISE NAMED ALL SCHOLASTIC, JONATHAN CASTALDO NAMED ON ALL SCHOLASTIC RELAY & AJ GRAF NAMED BAY STATE LEAGUE ALL STAR BY BOSTON GLOBE

Accolades go out Gator Mark Scalise who was named an All Scholastic Swimmer by the Boston Globe while competing for St. John's Prep this winter.

To say that Mark owns the 50 Free is an understatement. For the second season in a row, he is the Division 1 state champion in the event, winning it with a time of 21.53.

Mark will be attending the Harvard University in the fall.

Mark and Gator Jonathan Castaldo, also of St. John's Prep, were also named part of The Globe's All Scholastic Relay team in the 200 Free.

Congratulations also go out to Gator AJ Graf was named a Bay State League All-Star while swimming for Newton North High School this winter.

The Swimmer of the year, the All-Scholastic boys' swim team and All-Stars were selected by the Boston Globe's school sports staff. Selection is limited to MIAA schools that compete in EMass leagues.

See the online story here.

Great job in school and the pool Mark, Jonathan and AJ!!!


February 24, 2008

HARRISON HAINES BREAKS GATOR BOYS 11-12 1650 RECORD AT 12&U AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations go out to Harrison Haines for breaking the Boys 11-12 Gator Record in the 1650 Free. Harrison completed the grueling 66 lap event in 18:47.89 besting the prior record set by Mike Monovoukas in 2003 by nearly 13 seconds.

Great distance swimming Harrison!!!


February 24, 2008

MAGGIE CHORY BREAKS THREE GATOR GIRLS 11-12 RECORDS AT 12&U AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS

It was a record breaking weekend by Maggie Chory at the 12 & Under Championships in Attleboro, MA.

On Friday Maggie broke the Girls 11-12 Gator record in the 200 Back with a time of 2:18.93, besting the prior record of 2:22.64 that she set at the Empire meet in January.

Not to be outdone by Friday's accomplishment, Maggie came back and swam the 200 Fly in a 220.55, breaking an 11-12 Girls Gator record held for the last five years by Francesca Tocci. 

Then on Sunday Maggie accomplished a most impressive feat by breaking the Girls 11-12 100 Fly Gator record which has stood the test of time for 25 years by  swimming a 1:01.40. The prior record of 1:02.72  was held by Maisha Moses since 1983!!!

Way to go Maggie!!!


January 12, 2008

MAGGIE CHORY BREAKS GATOR GIRLS 11-12 200 BACKSTROKE RECORD AT EMPIRE MEET

While swimming at the Empire travel meet in New York on January 12, 2008 Maggie Chory broke the Girls 11-12 200 Backstroke record. Maggie broke a 3 year old Gator record previously held by Anna Senko by swimming the event in 2:22.64, knocking nearly 3 seconds off the prior record.

Super swim Maggie!!!


December 9, 2007

SCARLET HAO AND NINA LIU NAMED MIDDLESEX LEAGUE ALL-SCHOLASTIC ALL STAR SWIMMERS

Congratulations go out to Scarlet Hao and Nina Liu who were named Middlesex League All-Scholastic All Stars by the Boston Globe while completing for Lexington High School this fall.

The All-Scholastic girls' swim team and All-Stars were selected by the Boston Globe's school sports staff. Selection is limited to MIAA schools that compete in EMass leagues.

See the online story here.

Great job in school and the pool by two more Gator ladies!!!

November 10, 2007

OLIVIA PIERCE BREAKS GATOR GIRLS 11-12 1000 FREESTYLE RECORD AT NSSC MEET

While swimming the 1650 Free at the NSSC meet at Salem State on November 10, 2007 Olivia Pierce set yet another Girls 11-12 record at the 1000 Yard mark of her swim. Olivia broke a 5 year old Gator record previously held by Lori Yeaman by swimming the 1000 in 11:43.23.

Another awesome swim Olivia!!!

November 8, 2007

FRANCESCA TOCCI NAMED TO USA SMIMMING SCHOLASTIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM

The Scholastic All-America Team is comprised of high school student-athletes, who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and have competed in an individual event in the 2006 National Disability Championships, 2006 Open Water National Championships, 2006 Summer Speedo Champions Series (summer sectionals), 2006 ConocoPhillips Nationals, 2006 Junior Championships, 2006 U.S. Open, 2007 Speedo Champions Series (spring sectionals), and 2007 Spring Championships.

 Great job in school and the pool Francesca!!!


August 5, 2007

OLIVIA PIERCE BREAKS GATOR 1500 FREE RECORD AT 12 & U AG'S

Olivia Pierce set a new Gator record in the Girls 11-12 1500 Free while swimming to a 4th place finish at 19:47.10 in this grueling event at the 12 & U New England Age Group Championships.

Great job Olivia!! 



ABBY BENKERT SETS 4 GATOR RECORDS EN-ROUTE TO HIGH POINT AWARD


Abby Benkert continued to break long time Gator Long Course records in the 10 & U Female category while en-route to the 10 & U Female  High Point Award at Age Group Championships.

Records broken by Abby at Age Groups included:

50 Free 31.77
100 Free 1:09.11
400 Free 5:23.39
100 Fly 1:19.49

The 100 Free and 100 Fly records broke Gator records that stood since 1981 and 1993!

Awesome swimming Abby!!!

MAGGIE CHORY EARNS THE PODIUM AT 12 & U CHAMPIONSHIPS

Maggie Chory was awarded the High Point Award 8th place plaque for the 11-12 Girls, placing in the top 8 in six events.

Great swimming Maggie!!!

  

July 26, 2007

DEVELOPMENTAL SWIMMER PROMOTIONS

Coach Bernal offered congratulations to the following Developmental Group swimmers that have been invited to join the Tailgator Program for the 2007 / 2008 Short Course season:

Christian Frazier
Katie Ishizaka
Meredith Karle

Each swimmer received their first Gator "A" T-shirt, a Nike Gator cap and goggles in recognition of their achievement.

 

July 25, 2007

NEW ENGLAND 12 & UNDER LONG COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The following Gators have achieved individual cut times to participate in the New England 12 & Under Long Course Championships to be held at Springfield College on August 3-5, 2007:

Sarah Bartholomae
Abby Benkert
Nick Brown
Ryan Burrow
Maggie Chory
Sarah Dinatale
Alex Frazier
Harrison Haines
Matt Hrabchak
Ryan Jones
Katie Kim
Gary Knapik
Katelyn Mitchell
Olivia Pierce
Yuankai Shan
Thomas Worthy
Carina Zhang

July 21, 2007

NEW ENGLAND LONG COURSE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

The following Gators have achieved individual cut times to participate in the New England Open Long Course Championships to be held at Harvard University on July 27-30, 2007:

Eric Bartholomae
Josie Bazemore
Brandon Brown
Cece Burkey
Maggie Chory
Jenny Doolin
Ben Driver
Colby Dunn
Mariele Dunn
Ksenia Golovkina
Scarlett Hao
Jessica Harrison
Rachel Harrison
Dickson Lau
Amanda Le
Ben List
Nina Liu
Greg Michels
Davidson Peguero
Natalie Petrsossian
Maddie Pierce
Olivia Pierce
Ron Rosenberg
Ricka Sadovnikoff
Alanna Santini
Michael Shi
Bianca Tocci
Francesca Tocci
Brendan Walsh

Congratulations to All!!!



July 14, 2007

10 & UNDER GATORS BREAK TEAM LONG COURSE RECORDS

On July 13 and 14, 2007 the 10 and Under Boys and Girls continued their record breaking season at the NSSC Team Specialty Meet. The following swimmers achieved new Gator records:

Abby Benkert 9-10 50 Free 31.86
Abby Benkert 9-10 400 Free 5:32.47
Nick Brown 9-10 400 Free 5:34.68
Matt Hrabchak 9-10 800 Free 11:13.84



June 30, 2007

LEAH AND CARA JONES TAKE PODIUM FINISHES AT TRIATHALONS

On June 24 and June 30, 2007 Leah and Cara Jones participated in the Minuteman and Lincoln Triathalons.  Leah took home first place in both events in Girls 7/8 division while Cara look home second in the Lincoln event and third in the Minuteman event.

Great job girls!!!


June 9, 2007

MORE GATOR RECORDS FALL AT UCONN

The young Gators took down and established a number of records at the BEAR meet. Following is a summary of their record breaking swims:

Emma Benkert 8&U 100 Breast 2:09.89
Nick Brown 9-10 200 Fly 3:08.98
Nick Brown 9-10 200 Breast 3:35.67
Matt Hrabchak 9-10 200 Back 3:01.33



February 18, 2007

EMMA BENKERT BREAKS 8&U 25 YARD FREESTYLE RECORD ONCE AGAIN

On February 18, 2007, at the 2007 New England Regional Championships, Emma Benkert once again broke the Gator 8 & Under 25 Yard Freestyle record. Emma cut another .06 second off her previous record set in January 2007 and swam the event in a blistering 14.45 seconds!!!! 


January 14, 2007

EMMA BENKERT BREAKS 21 YEAR OLD GATOR RECORD

On January 14, 2007, at Salem State College, Emma Benkert broke the Gator 8 & Under 25 Yard Freestyle record that has stood the test of time since 1986! Emma swam the event in 14.51 seconds.

Great job Emma!!!! 

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