On Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Bel Air High School Swim Team sent their ladies to compete in the Harford County Public Schools County Championships. Bel Air High School placed second out of ten teams.

The top five teams and scores were as followed:

1. Milton Wright- 362
2. Bel Air-319
3. Patterson Mill- 249
4. North Harford 244
5. Fallston 193

A key Bel Air contributor was Eliza Cohen coming in first place for the 100 yard Breast Stroke. Bel Air also had Maria Collins, Sydney Mika and Madelynn Dougherty defeat North Harford to claim second place title with a time of 2:03.39.

“We trained all season for his meet and after the snow storm we weren’t really prepared, but every single of the girls left their all in the pool and we ended up doing well,” stated Junior Emma Cousler.

Bel Air consistently has had some strong swimmers throughout the season. The season will continue on for the girls advancing to regionals. So for right now, they will continue to practice and prepare in hope to defeat the Mustangs!

“I was so nervous for this meet, but I placed well for free style and butterfly, and ended up getting my best time for both of them, so I was happy about that! We have a really high chance for advancing so we will continue to practice for regionals,” stated Freshman Erin Kenney.

Regionals will be held on Feb. 13 in Montgomery County. Good luck swimmers and go Bobcats!