Rising Stars: Must-Watch Female Swimmers from SouthCoast for the 2024-25 Season!

With the comeback of four of the leading six female swimmers from the previous year, there’s a wealth of talent and expertise in SouthCoast pools this season.

Not only is New Bedford’s Serenity Coleman returning as the 2024 Standard-Times Girls Swimmer of the Year, but also the Super Team members Trinity Coleman (New Bedford), Caroline Huston (New Bedford), and Alexa Lopez Vergara (Bishop Stang) are back.

Here’s a glimpse at the 19 female swimmers making waves in the SouthCoast in 2025:

Charlotte Carvalho, Apponequet

Carvalho, a junior, participates in various events for Apponequet.

Nora McClurkin, Apponequet

The junior is a skilled swimmer for the Lakers.

Mackenzie Owen, Apponequet

The sophomore is a prominent performer in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly.

Maddie Voci, Apponequet

Voci, a freshman, shines in the freestyle.

Maddy Bashour, Bishop Stang

The senior excels in freestyle disciplines.

Nola Burr, Bishop Stang

The freshman stands out in freestyle disciplines.

Hannah Choquette, Bishop Stang

Choquette, a freshman, has demonstrated promise in backstroke competitions.

Alexa Lopez Vergara, Bishop Stang

The junior is a formidable swimmer in the butterfly stroke.

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Aliyana Argeullo, New Bedford

Argeullo, a freshman, has experience from the YMCA that shines through. She’s capable of competing in various events, including the 200 IM and distance freestyle.

Jacqui Bank, New Bedford

The junior is New Bedford’s leading returning diver on the girls squad. She aims to qualify for the Sectional championship this winter and occasionally participates in the breaststroke.

Hannah Blanchard, New Bedford

The senior tri-captain exemplifies leadership with her diligent attitude. She excels in long-distance freestyle events.

Destiny Coleman, New Bedford

The adaptable Coleman can perform all strokes as a freshman, providing options for the Whalers in relays and individual competitions.

Serenity Coleman, New Bedford

Coleman, a two-time Standard-Times Girls Swimmer of the Year, excels in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly. She earned second place at sectionals in the 100 butterfly last year. She has already qualified for the 100 butterfly and 200 IM for this year’s postseason competitions.

Trinity Coleman, New Bedford

Coleman, a junior tri-captain, shines in breaststroke and freestyle events. She has already qualified for sectionals in breaststroke this season.

Caroline Huston, New Bedford

The junior tri-captain is the top backstroke swimmer for the team and a crucial part of the relay teams that have qualified for sectionals over the past several years.

Noura Kalife Pacheco, New Bedford

With experience from swimming at the YMCA, Kalife Pacheco is the team’s No. 2 breaststroker as a freshman.

Piper Reis, New Bedford

Reis, a junior, is continually advancing as a diver and sprinter in freestyle.

Morgan Conner, Old Rochester

Conner, an eighth grader, is new to the squad.

Isabella Silvera, Old Rochester

Silvera is contributing as a newcomer in eighth grade.