Swim Team Falls to County Rivals

Joshua DiEdoardo

On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, The Bel Air High School Swim team lost against rival schools C. Milton Wright and Patterson Mill.

Despite the loss, Bel Air still had solid efforts from Drew Gagnon, Zach Hricz, Xavier Kane, and Matt Weaver, Becca Entner and Eliza Cohen.

Bel Air started the meet off the with a strong start with Drew Gagnon, Zach Hricz, Xavier Kane, Matt Weaver, and Rob Powell, finishing second out of five teams in the Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay. After, the Girls team of Eliza Cohen, Sydney Mika, Becca Entner, and Emma Manno, finished first in the Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay.

“We had a decent night in the pool despite the loss, and I’m really proud of my team,” said Varsity Swimmer, Micah Ernest.

The Bobcats had other great performances from Lily Tsomos, who won the Women 100 Yard Butterfly, Broxa Benesh who won the Girls 50 Yard Freestyle, and Xavier Kane who placed first in the Boys 100 yard Breaststroke.

“I am proud of my team, and how we swam, and we are really excited for the next meet,” said Varsity swimmer, Lilly Tsomos.

Wish the Swim team luck as they continue through their season.