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Hannah Howell triumphed in two individual events and collaborated with Brynn Warriner, Aleece Greenley, and Allison Grosvenor to clinch the final event, leading Elk Lake to a 98-84 victory over Scranton Prep on Wednesday evening in the season’s most awaited Lackawanna League girls swim meet.
Elk Lake advanced to 4-0, bringing Scranton Prep’s dual-meet winning streak to a halt at 73 consecutive victories.
“Being part of such an exceptional team is incredible,” Howell, a returning All-Region swimmer, expressed. “We were close last season, and to kick off my senior year with a bang is truly remarkable.”
Howell achieved victory in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2 minutes, 13.78 seconds, just outpacing Scranton Prep’s Sophia Galko, also an All-Region swimmer from the prior season, and she seized the 500 freestyle in 6:06.62.
Elk Lake secured significant points in diving, a category not contested during last season’s 109-61 defeat to the Classics. Lily Rauch clinched first place with a score of 187.95, Saddie Smith placed second (186.75), while Taylor States took third (131.90).
The Lady Warriors clinched overall triumph with a victory in the 400 free relay, completing the event in 4:05.60. Scranton Prep finished in second place with a time of 4:08.12.
“All I had to do was give it my all, and that’s exactly what everyone on the team did,” Howell stated. “We went for it.
“The reaction after our win was phenomenal. We were all ecstatic. We defeated Abington Heights last year and were competitive against Scranton Prep, so this win had us all beaming.”
Scranton Prep showcased its usual outstanding performances from a talented roster of swimmers, yet could not surpass Elk Lake’s depth and dominance in diving.
Eva Kaszuba emerged victorious in both the 200 individual medley and the 100 breaststroke; Rebecca Oakes claimed the 50 free and the 100 free; Galko won the 100 fly; Marin Purcell took the 100 back; and the Classics secured victories in both the 200 medley relay and the 200 free relay.
“Firstly, I’d like to commend the Elk Lake swimmers and their coaching staff,” remarked Scranton Prep coach Colin Manley. “Their girls swam exceptionally fast and infused the meet with tremendous energy. I hope they take immense pride in their achievement tonight. I am quite proud of how our girls performed today. Coming into the meet, we knew we were short-handed and starting with a deficit without diving. The girls banded together, resulting in some stellar races but ultimately fell short.
“We can view this as motivation to enhance ourselves for the remainder of the season.”
Scranton Prep’s last dual-meet loss was against Delaware Valley on February 8, 2016.
“Although the winning streak has ended, it remains a source of pride and accomplishment for the Classics and the Prep community,” Manley added. “It symbolizes a decade of dedication and community built by countless athletes, families, and coaches. I am grateful to have shared in that experience with such wonderful people.
Elk Lake 98, Scranton Prep 84
200 Medley Relay: Scranton Prep (Sophia Galko, Eva Kaszuba, Anna Millett, Julia Horter) 2:04.00, EL, EL; 200 Free: Hannah Howell (EL) 2:13.78, Galko (SP), Greenley (EL); 200 IM: Eva Kaszuba (SP) 2:28.14, A. Grosvenor (EL), Millett (SP); 50 Free: Rebecca Oakes (SP) 25.74, Warriner (EL), C. Grosvenor (EL); Diving: Lily Rauch (EL) 187.95, Smith (EL), States (EL); 100 Fly: Sophia Galko (SP) 1:07.00, A. Grosvenor (EL), Puterbaugh (EL); 100 Free: Rebecca Oakes (SP) 56.64, Warriner (EL), Purcell (SP); 500 Free: Hannah Howell (EL) 6:06.62, Millett (SP), Kopa (SP); 200 Free Relay: Scranton Prep (Eva Kaszuba, Marin Purcell, Sophia Galko, Rebecca Oakes) 1:46.06, EL, EL. 100 Back: Marin Purcell (SP) 1:12.99, C. Grosvenor (EL), Horter (SP); 100 Breast: Eva Kaszuba (SP) 1:10.74, Kopa (SP), Warnero (EL); 400 Free Relay: Elk Lake (Brynn Warriner, Aleece Greenley, Hannah Howell, Allison Grosvenor) 4:05.60, SP, EL. Records: EL (4-0), SP (3-1).
Delaware Valley 105, Wallenpaupack 74: At Delaware Valley, Olivia Cruz won both the 200 free and the 100 breaststroke, while also being part of a winning relay team, leading the Lady Warriors to victory.
Samira Feller (50 free, 500 free) secured two wins and participated in two winning relay teams, leading Wallenpaupack.
200 Medley Relay: Wallenpaupack (Stuckey, Donovan, Feller, Hackett) 2:09.52, DV, DV; 200 Free: Olivia Cruz (DV) 2:20.34, Zakharova (DV), Protasiewicz (WAL); 200 IM: Maya Sussman (DV) 2:37.69, Stuckey (WAL), Donovan (WAL); 50 Free: Samira Feller (WAL) 27.50, Yakupcin (DV), Hackett (WAL); Diving: Etain Starr (DV) 185.75, Smith (DV); 100 Fly: Grace Holderith (DV) 1:14.24, Bailey (DV), Cenusa (WAL); 100 Free: Riley Hunt (DV) 1:05.04, Hackett (WAL), Bogusta (DV); 500 Free: Samira Feller (WAL) 6:21.39, Zakharova (DV), Protasiewicz (WAL). 200 Free Relay: Delaware Valley (Yakupcin, Cruz, Bogusta, Hunt) 1:56.00, WAL, DV; 100 Back: Zoey Stuckey (WAL) 1:12.69, Sussman (DV), Holderith (DV); 100 Breast: Olivia Cruz (DV) 1:20.17, C. Cruz (DV), Donovan (WAL); 400 Free Relay: Wallenpaupack (Feller, Protasiewicz, Hackett, Stuckey) 4:19.95, DV, DV. Records: DV (3-1), WAL (2-2).
Holy Cross 76, Scranton 32: Ava Kochmer, Makenna Knight, and Gemma Bistran each secured two individual victories and contributed to relay triumphs, leading the Lady Crusaders to their first victory of the season.
Heidi Dowd won the 50 free for Scranton.
200 Free Relay: Holy Cross (Anna Polishan, Makenna Knight, Gemma Bistran, Claire Polishan) 2:34.41; 200 Free: Ava Kochmer (HC) 2:35.66, Whitman (SCR), Woody (HC); 200 IM: Makenna Knight (HC) 3:18.99. 50 Free: Heidi Dowd (SCR) 34.49, C. Polishan (HC), A. Polishan (HC); 100 Fly: Gemma Bistran (HC) 1:32.26; 100 Free: Ava Kochmer (HC) 1:10.36, C, Polishan (HC), Dowd (SCR). 500 Free: Gemma Bistran (HC) 7:00.13; 200 Free Relay: Holy Cross (Makenna Knight, Maren Walsh, Claire Polishan, Gemma Bistran) 2:19.09, SCR; 100 Back: Anna Polishan (HC) 1:35.06, Whitman (SCR), Dominguez (SCR); 100 Breast: Makenna Knight (HC) 1:38.27, Field (SCR); 400 Free Relay: No race. Records: HC (1-3), SCR (0-4).
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Ryan O’Connell claimed victory in the 200 individual medley and the 100 free, while Liam Fass secured wins in the 500 free and 100 back, both contributing to two relay event victories, leading the undefeated Delaware Valley to a decisive 140-33 win against Wallenpaupack in the Lackawanna League.
200 Medley Relay: Delaware Valley (Fass, Zaucha, Naturale, Kessler) 1:52.04, DV, WAL; 200 Free: Colin O’Connor (DV) 2:18.36, Eckes (WAL), Samartina (DV); 200 IM: Ryan O’Connell (DV) 2:19.85, Calabria (DV), Hathawy (WAL); 50 Free: Dean Finelli (DV) 24.21, Kessler (DV), Eckes (WAL); Diving: Benjamin Kruler (DV) 221.95, Smith (DV); 100 Fly: Shane Naturale (DV) 1:02.28,Calabria (DV), Sevek (DV); 100 Free: Ryan O’Connell (DV) 52.19, Ingraham (DV), Finelli (DV); 500 Free: Liam Fass (DV) 5:44.98, Sevek (DV), Eckes (WAL); 200 Free Relay: Delaware Valley (Kessler, Ingraham, O’Connell, Finelli) 1:37.48, DV, WAL; 100 Back: Liam Fass (DV) 1:02.77, O’Connor (DV), Peet (WAL); 100 Breast: Thomas Zaucha (DV) 1:13.02, Sublett (DV), Hathawy (WAL); 400 Free Relay: Delaware Valley (O’Connell, Finelli, Ingraham, Fass) 3:53.25, DV, WAL; Records: DV (4-0), WAL (1-3).
Scranton Prep 84, Elk Lake 44: Ben Kessler, Lukas Iannone, and Ryan Walsh all clinched two individual victories as the Cavaliers maintained their unbeaten streak. Each of them also played a part in winning relay races, while Mike DeVitto triumphed in an individual event for Scranton Prep, which dominated all three relay competitions.
200 Medley Relay: Scranton Prep (Lukas Iannone, Nejib Abdu, Mike DeVitto, Carson Jones) 2:07.84, EL; 200 Free: Ben Kessler (SP) 1:55.72, Buffington (EL), Abdu (SP); 200 IM: Mike DeVitto (SP) 2:21.44, Jones (EL). 50 Free: Ryan Walsh (SP) 25.30, Jones (SP), Bernard (EL). 100 Fly: Lukas Iannone (SP) 54.79, Buffington (EL); 100 Free: Ryan Walsh (SP) 59.54, Dilmore (EL), Jones (SP); 500 Free: Isaiah Jones (EL) 5:39.67, DeVitto (SP); 200 Free Relay: Scranton Prep (Lukas Iannone, Ben Kessler, Ryan Walsh, Mike DeVitto) 1:39.69, EL; 100 Back: Ben Kessler (SP) 1:01.21, Bernard (EL); 100 Breast: Lukas Iannone (SP) 1:03.52, Abdu (SP), Christian (EL); 400 Free Relay: Scranton Prep (Ben Kessler, Ryan Walsh, Carson Jones, Nejib Abdu) 4:18.21, EL. Records: SP (4-0), EL (1-3).
Scranton 82, Holy Cross 48: Rocco Cipriano (50 free) and Michael Bernotsky (100 free) emerged victorious in individual races, while the Knights secured three relay triumphs in a Lackawanna League competition.
Simon Madore, Lucas Urban, and Leo Cholish each achieved two individual victories, guiding Holy Cross.
200 Medley Relay: Scranton (Mason Sumski, Gabriel Longworth, Rocco Cipriano, Jaydon Williams) 1:58.23, HC, SCR; 200 Free: Simon Madore (HC) 2:23.69, Bernotsky (SCR), K. Longworth (SCR); 200 IM: Lucas Urban (HC) 2:35.26. 50 Free: Rocco Cipriano (SCR) 25.79, G. Longworth (SCR), Williams (SCR); 100 Fly: Simon Madore (HC) 1:04.10, Cipriano (SCR); 100 Free: Michael Bernotsky (SCR) 1:03.13, Sumski (SCR), Elsheikh (SCR); 500 Free: Leo Cholish (HC) 5:30.64, Sumski (SCR); 200 Free Relay: Scranton (Jaydon Williams, Gregory Sumski, Gabriel Longworth, Rocco Cipriano) 1:47.63, HC, SCR; 100 Back: Lucas Urban (HC) 1:15.16, Burke (SCR); 100 Breast: Leo Cholish (HC) 1:16.25, G. Longworth (SCR), Sumski (SCR); 400 Free Relay: Scranton (Ashraf Elsheikh, Zeyad Elsheikh, Mason Sumski, Jaydon Williams) 5:35.38. Records: SCR (2-2), HC (0-4).
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