Westfield High School senior captain Lauren Longley competes in the Girls’ 200-yard freestyle Wednesday against visiting Minnechaug. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School boys’ swimming and diving teams hosted league rival Minnechaug with mixed success Wednesday.
The Westfield girls’ squad took an early lead and never looked back, piling up a resounding 116–70 victory.
Westfield senior captain Lauren Longley captured two first place finishes – the 200 freestyle (2:05.04) and 500 free (5:29.32). Sara Russell won the 50 free (27.69) and the 100 free (1:00.85). Kelsey Johnstone claimed a pair of first place finishes – the 200 individual medley (2:19.76) and 100 breaststroke (1:10.24). Kate McCabe won the 100 backstroke (1:07.76).
Westfield High School senior captain James Wagner performs a 201A Back Dive, Straight, during Wednesday’s home meet against Minnechaug. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Conversely, the Bomber boys were outmatched by the Falcons, losing 124-52.
Nick Rosso stood out among the pack with wins in both the 50 free (23.28) and the 100 fly (56.11). Senior captain James Wagner secured the only other first for the home team, capping his four-year diving career with a winning series of six dives and a score of 191.70.
While it was the final meet of the regular season, Westfield will not turn its attention to championship season this February.
