Weston Swimming Celebrates Team's Success at CT Championship

The talented team from Weston Swimming made quite a splash at the Connecticut Senior Long Course Championship at Wesleyan University. Sixteen Weston swimmers competed against the best in Connecticut. "Summer Senior Championships draw not only swimmers that are high school aged, but lots of college swimmers come back to their home state to compete," claimed Head Coach Ryan Loechner. "Doing well at this meet sets up our swimmers for successful college competition in the future."

Weston Men had a strong showing with four graduating seniors racking up big points for the team. Nathan Katz, who will be attending Washington University in St Louis, placed 2nd in the 400m Individual Medley, 2nd in 200m breast, 4th in 100m breast, and 9th in 200m fly. Luke Stewart, who will be attending MIT, placed 6th in 200m individual medley, 7th 200m breast, and 10th in 100m breast. Charlie Palsho, who will be attending Dartmouth, placed 6th in 100m breast and 8th in 200m breast. Josh Franco, who will be attending Connecticut College, placed 14th in 400m free. These four men also earned an 8th place finish in the 200m Medley Relay.

Weston Women had a deep bench this year at Connecticut Seniors. Tara Brunner, who competes at Fordham, earned 2nd place in 50m free, 6th place in 100m fly, and 5th place 100m free. Sophie Angus, who competes at Northwestern University, earned 1st place finishes in 100m and 200m breast. Samantha Kim placed 5th in 100m breast and 10th in 200m individual medley. Bella Gary placed 3rd in 400m individual medley and 6th in 200m individual medley. Nicole Linell placed 10th in 100m breast. Alexa Pappas placed 7th in 100m back and 7th in 100m fly. Weston Women shined in the relays as well. The 200m Medley relay team of Alexa Pappas, Bella Gary, Charlotte Proceller and Tara Brunner earned 1st place. The 200m Free Relay team of Charlotte Proceller, Megan Phelan, Alexa Pappas and Tara Brunner earned a 3rd place finish. The 400 Free Relay team of Megan Phelan, Alexa Pappas, Charlotte Proceller and Tara Brunner finished 5th in the state.

Always looking to the future, Weston Swimming is holding try-outs for new swimmers July 30th and August 1st at 5pm both days. Registration is required. Register at westonswimming.org and sign up for a try-out. If you have any questions, contact Head Coach Ryan Loechner or Head Age Group Coach John Scaldini.

Photo via Weston Swimming

Front Row from L to R Westonites Alexa Pappas, Sophie Angus, Charlotte Proceller and Weston Swimming Alum Alli Poscik

2nd Row L to R Fairfielder Megan Phelan, Weston's Bella Gary, Luke Stewart and Tara Brunner both from New Canaan

3rd Row L to R Nicole Linell, Samantha Kim, Josh Franco and Nathan Katz, all from Weston

4th Row L to R Oscar Petersen, Kate Linell and Charlie Palsho, all from Weston