Top Male Swimmers from SouthCoast to Keep an Eye On for the 2024-25 Season!

With the return of four of the top six male swimmers from last season, expectations are high for SouthCoast swim teams this winter.

Not only is Old Rochester’s Sam Raynor (Bourne), the 2024 Standard-Times Boys Swimmer of the Year, back, but also Super Team members Alex Conde (New Bedford), Eugene Jung (Apponequet), and Hunter Owen (Apponequet). 

Here’s a glimpse at the 26 male swimmers who are making waves in the SouthCoast in 2025:

Levi Jope, Apponequet

The sophomore excels in the sprint freestyle, breaststroke, and 100 butterfly.

Eugene Jung, Apponequet

This senior, who has been with the team since eighth grade, specializes in breaststroke, 200 IM, and sprint freestyle. 

Quinn O’Connor, Apponequet

O’Connor, a freshman in his third season with the team, shows great skill in distance freestyle events.

Hunter Owen, Apponequet

The senior is a solid all-around swimmer who excels in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. He has been on the team since seventh grade, making this his sixth season in high school.

Owen Sullivan, Apponequet

The eighth grader is in his second year with the team. The 200 freestyle is his best event.

Declan Ugi, Apponequet

Although he’s just a freshman, Ugi has already been a part of the team for three years. He excels in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly. 

Parker Babbitt, Bishop Stang

The sophomore participates in freestyle events. 

Finn Hall, Bishop Stang

The senior is recognized for his skills in backstroke. 

Elias Kazan, Bishop Stang

Kazan, as a sophomore, competes in breaststroke and individual medley. 

Jack Longo, Bishop Stang

Longo seeks to make an impact in freestyle events as a sophomore.

Sam Sperry, Bishop Stang

Sperry, a junior, competes in the 200 individual medley. 

Brian Wei, Bishop Stang

The junior not only swims sprint events but also participates in the 200 IM. 

Steven Wei, Bishop Stang

Wei, a senior, excels in butterfly. 

Alex Conde, New Bedford

The junior tri-captain is the top returning swimmer for New Bedford. Last year, he was the only team member to qualify for sectionals and state finals. He has already qualified this season in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly. 

Rafael Conde, New Bedford

Conde, the younger brother of Alex, is establishing himself as a freshman in sprint freestyle and backstroke events. 

Joao DeSouza, New Bedford

This senior has risen as New Bedford’s No. 2 butterfly swimmer. He also participates in freestyle events. 

Oliver Guilfoyle, New Bedford

After taking a break, Guilfoyle has returned to New Bedford swimming his senior year and has made an impression in diving and sprint freestyle events. 

Owen Jupin, New Bedford

The senior tri-captain has ranked among the fastest sprinters on the team, excelling in freestyle and butterfly events. 

Cairon Nunez, New Bedford

The junior is the top breaststroker for the Whalers and has the capability to compete in various events due to his adaptability. 

Michael O’Leary, New Bedford

O’Leary, a senior tri-captain, contributes in any way required for the team’s success. He excels in sprint freestyle and diving. 

Luke Tarpey, New Bedford

Although Tarpey is a novice swimmer, the senior is quickly adapting to the sport and is expected to contribute in sprint freestyle and butterfly events. 

Sam Raynor, Old Rochester

The senior sprint freestyler was a state qualifier in individual events and relays last year. 

Charlie Bonney, Old Rochester

The freshman aims to make a significant impact.

Harrison Govoni, Old Rochester

Govoni competes as an eighth grader. 

Cameron Pierce, Old Rochester

Pierce, a freshman, is beginning his journey with the team this year.

Rorey Smith, Old Rochester

Smith is contributing as a freshman.