The Springville Girls Varsity Swim Team secured an impressive win last night, improving their record to 4-1 after defeating Tonawanda 77-17. The team’s performance showcased a blend of experience and rising talent, with several swimmers posting personal bests.
Key Performances Against Tonawanda Kiersten Crone led the way in the 100-yard butterfly, finishing 1st with a time of 1:15.41, marking a slight improvement of 1.6% over her previous best. Corinne McAndrew finished right on Kiersten's heels, taking 2nd place in the same event with a time of 1:15.43, creating an exciting finish for Springville in the butterfly event. Clara Sprague impressed in the 200-yard freestyle, finishing 3rd with a solid time of 2:51.57. Maeve Annunziata had a strong showing in the 100-yard backstroke, clocking in at 1:21.88. She also competed in the 50-yard freestyle, where she finished with a time of 30.41. Helen Emerling continued to be a force in the sprint freestyle, securing 2nd place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 30.59, a 1.0% improvement. Sophia Eysaman competed in both the 50-yard freestyle (finishing with 34.54) and the 100-yard freestyle (finishing with 1:17.00, a 2.1% improvement). Magdalena Parish swam in the 200-yard individual medley, posting a time of 3:12.55. Ella Ploetz delivered a standout performance in the 200-yard individual medley, capturing 1st place with a time of 2:48.49, improving by an impressive 2.9%.
With the victory over Tonawanda, Springville remains one of the top teams in the league, boasting a 4-1 record. Their strength lies in their balanced lineup, with swimmers excelling across multiple events, from sprints to individual medleys. As they continue to sharpen their skills and improve their times, the team is gaining momentum heading into the latter half of the season. The leadership of the senior swimmers, combined with the contributions of underclassmen, has set the stage for a strong finish.
As they aim for their postseason, the team’s unity and resilience will be key to their continued success. The next challenge will be crucial as Springville looks to extend their winning streak next week at home against Cleveland Hill and keep building toward their goals