Swimming News

Greenwich girls swimming tops New Canaan to go to 8-0

October 12, 2018October 20, 2018 by Rich DePreta, Stamford Advocate

NEW CANAAN—In the recent decade, the Greenwich High School girls swimming program has seen other FCIAC schools come to the forefront in this sport.

But the Cardinals captured the 2017 FCIAC Girls Swim Championship. And they seem poised to double down on the feat.

Greenwich improved to 8-0 this season Friday by posting a 110-74 triumph over New Canaan High at the New Canaan YMCA pool.

“The postseason is still a few weeks away. We’re still in the thick of training,” said Greenwich’s coach Lorrie Hokayem. “Mid-season meets are tough. But our girls put forth some solid races. They did a nice job despite fatigue (three meets plus hard practices in nine day stretch).”

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Cool in the pool: Darien swimmers top rival New Canaan

October 10, 2018October 16, 2018 by Dave Stewart, Darien Times

Darien’s Kaitlyn Holmes competes in the 100 breaststroke during the Blue Wave’s win over rival New Canaan Wednesday at the Darien YMCA. — Dave Stewart photo The Darien Blue Wave had more than two weeks off since their last dual meet and then, just to spice things up a bit, they squared off against a … Read more

Meet The Captains: Kelsi Gallati, Ludlowe Swimming and Diving

September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 by FCIAC

Being named a captain of a high school sports team is a huge honor for athletes. Those who earn the captain’s role are leaders for their peers both on and off the field, and take on a great responsibility to their teammates and coaches. The FCIAC is honoring these leaders with the “Meet The Captains” … Read more

Meet The Captains: Megan Phelan, Ludlowe Swimming and Diving

September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 by FCIAC

Meet The Captains: Hannah Lee, Ludlowe Swimming and Diving

September 23, 2018September 23, 2018 by FCIAC

New Canaan swimming and diving stops Staples, 104-82

September 18, 2018September 22, 2018 by Dave Stewart

The New Canaan swimming and diving team scored a huge victory over a top FCIAC contender when the Rams defeated the Staples Wreckers, 104-82, Monday afternoon at the New Canaan YMCA. The two teams were close throughout, with New Canaan gaining control of the scoreboard, 44-34, after a diving sweep. Even after that, however, the … Read more

Greenwich girls swimming team edges Wilton

September 17, 2018October 20, 2018 by David Fierro, Greenwich Time

GREENWICH — Monday’s meet between Greenwich and Wilton featured the defending State Open girls swimming champion and a team that finished among the top-10, and it certainly showed with how impressive both squads were.

In a competitive, early-season meet reminiscent of a postseason matchup, the Cardinals and Warriors produced one standout performance after another, but in the end, it was last season’s title-winner that emerged victorious.

Defending State Open and Class LL champion Greenwich needed all the points it could get to edge a strong Wilton squad, 98-88, before a big crowd at Greenwich High School.

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A (very) early look at the FCIAC fall sports standings

September 16, 2018October 20, 2018 by Dave Stewart

The FCIAC fall sports season is in full swing and there’s not time like the present to take a gander at the standings to see who’s started out hot. Click the links below to go to our standings pages, which are updated through the weekend’s events. Football Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Field Hockey Volleyball Boys … Read more

Greenwich swimmers out to repeat as FCIAC, LL and Open champions

September 6, 2018October 20, 2018 by David Fierro, Greenwich Time

Entering its 2017 season with two straight State Open titles and seven consecutive Class LL championships to its ledger, the Greenwich High School girls swimming team added the FCIAC crown to the mix last fall.

Put them all together and the Cardinals accomplished the triple crown last season, winning the State Open, Class LL and FCIAC titles in convincing fashion.

Now the Cardinals are relying on five experienced seniors and one sensational sophomore to help continue their reign of supremacy in the conference and state.

“It was a special group last year,” said GHS coach Lorrie Hokayem, who is starting her fifth season at the helm. “Everything came together and we received contributions from all four classes. It was a really exciting year.”

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Greenwich earns triple crown, Darien wins Class L to lead FCIAC in state swimming and diving

March 29, 2018 by Bob Greeney

The Greenwich Cardinals achieved a Triple Crown season for the sixth straight year as they recently added the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Class LL Boys Swimming and Diving Championships and the CIAC State Open team titles to follow up on their FCIAC championship. Greenwich and Darien both won team titles in their respective state class … Read more