Boys swimming High 20, Dec. 26: Altering of the guard continues

All streaks are supposed to be damaged and the early portion of the N.J. boys’ swimming season has definitely introduced that to gentle.

After Chatham noticed its 58-meet win streak come to an finish towards Delbarton earlier within the season, that left Westfield because the state’s chief with a prolonged 47-meet win streak.

That too didn’t final any longer as Scotch Plains-Fanwood took down Westfield, 76.5-73.5, in dramatic vogue. The altering of the guard has been evident so far with these blue bloods dropping their streaks.

Will it proceed as soon as the calendar turns to 2026? There is definitely plenty of time for the narrative to flip but once more.

1-Bridgewater-Raritan (3-0)

Last week: No. 1

It was an idle week for Bridgewater-Raritan for the second week in a row. Meets towards Montgomery and Princeton await the Panthers their in first week again in January. Down the street meets towards Hillsborough and Delbarton are one thing to stay up for.

2-St. Augustine (3-0)

Last week: No. 2

St. Augustine didn’t step foot within the pool this week and can open its season again up once more towards Ocean City on Jan. 7. Its dominant win over Cherry Hill East, 114-56, that amassed 4,557 energy factors nonetheless stands as some of the spectacular feats by any workforce this season.

3-Delbarton (3-0)

Last week: No. 3

Delbarton had the week off from meets after it made an increase as much as third in final week’s rankings following its huge 93-77 win over Chatham. The Green Wave will face Morris Hills and Morris Knolls throughout their first week again in motion after the vacation break.

4-Hillsborough (4-0)

Last week: No. 4

Hillsborough stays 4-0 with all 4 of its wins coming towards its Skyland Delaware division opponents. The first meet in January for Hillsborough might be towards East Brunswick earlier than a titanic assembly towards Bridgewater-Raritan.

5-Chatham (2-1)

Last week: No. 5

The Cougars haven’t but had the chance to get again within the pool since their loss to Delbarton 10 days in the past. They nonetheless swam very effectively in defeat with 4,072 energy factors. Next up for Chatham might be Morristown on Jan. 6 and Morris Hills on Jan. 8.

6-Cherry Hill East (3-1)

Last week: No. 6

Cherry Hill East makes it the highest six groups not having a meet this previous week. In the defeat to St. Augustine 10 days in the past, Cherry Hill East nonetheless managed to provide 4,110 energy factors. An enormous meet with Haddonfield would be the first check of January.

7-St. Joseph (Met.) (1-0)

St. Joseph (Met.) lastly bought its toes moist within the pool for the primary time this season and it was definitely worth the wait. The Falcons defeated then-No. 9 St. Peter’s Prep by a rating of 99-71 in a victory that gathered 3,735 energy factors. Anthony Vasilov recorded a MOC qualifying time of 21.50 seconds within the 50 free and was just some ticks off the qualifying within the 100 free (48.71). Reid Stellatella was additionally a multi-event winner for the Falcons with MOC qualifying occasions within the 200 free (1:45.73) and the five hundred free (4:48.17). St. Joseph will face J.P. Stevens on Jan. 6 earlier than an enormous matchup with No. 8 Scotch Plains-Fanwood two days later.

8-Scotch Plains-Fanwood (3-0)

Last week: No. 15

Scotch Plains-Fanwood is the most important riser of the week by shifting up seven spots to comfortably inside the highest 10 following its 76.5-73.5 win that snapped Westfield’s 47-meet win streak. It led to dramatic vogue with Harrison McClure simply attending to the wall first in a photograph end to win the 400 FR. Trailing by three factors coming into the ultimate occasion, Scotch Plains-Fanwood secured the general meet victory with that win and a third-place end from the ‘B’ workforce. McClure received two particular person occasions, together with a MOC qualifying time of 1:55.54 within the 200 IM together with a viceroy within the 100 fly (51.60). Aaron Frank additionally pulled off an enormous win within the 100 again (54.74). The Raiders get again in motion on Jan. 7 towards Gov. Livingston.

9-Pingry (1-2)

Last week: No. 8

Pingry was idle final week after it picked up its first win of the season over Montgomery. An enormous swing meet towards Ridge will happen on Jan. 6 with each groups on the lookout for a signature win early within the season.

10-Ridge (0-2)

Last week: No. 10

The two losses for Ridge on the season stay to top-five groups in Bridgewater-Raritan and Hillsborough. Despite the losses, Ridge nonetheless comfortably sits atop the North 2, Group B standings. The Red Devils will search for their first win of the season towards Pingry following the break.

11-Westfield (3-1)

Last week: No. 7

Westfield was about only one second away from conserving its 47-meet win streak intact, however the luck was not on the facet of the Blue Devils in a 76.5-73.5 loss to Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Logan Welsh received the 100 breast and the 100 fly for the Blue Devils with the latter occasion being a MOC qualifying time of fifty.49 seconds. Joseph Kiley was additionally a multi-event winner with victories within the 200 free (1:49.27) and the five hundred free (5:08.42).

12-St. Peter’s Prep (2-1)

Last week: No. 9

It was a slight setback for St. Peter’s Prep in a 99-71 loss to St. Joseph (Met.). Yet, it was nonetheless a strong 3,549 energy level efficiency in a quick meet. Jonah Briggs continued his sturdy season with wins within the 200 IM (1:57.05) and the 100 fly (51.54). Those each represented MOC qualifying marks. Another huge check for St. Peter’s Prep immediately after the vacation break with a meet towards Seton Hall Prep on Jan. 2.

13-Christian Brothers (2-0)

Last week: No. 12

CBA has not swum a meet since 10 days in the past in a 135-25 win over Middletown South. The Colts will stay idle till a Jan. 8 assembly with Rumson-Fair Haven. They are at the moment second within the Non-Public, South energy factors standings.

14-Moorestown (5-0)

Last week: No. 13

Moorestown moved its document to 5-0 following a 117-53 win over Eastern that resulted in 3,351 energy factors, which is the very best mark of the season for the Quakers. Gabe Waggoner recorded the one MOC qualifying time of the meet for Moorestown with a time of 4:46.94 within the 500 free. Owen LaGrou was triumphant within the 100 free (49.54) and the 200 free (1:48.09). It’s been a busy begin to the season for Moorestown with 5 meets already below its belt. The Quakers will take pleasure in a pleasant break till Jan. 10 towards Rancocas Valley.

15-Seton Hall Prep (2-1)

Last week: No. 14

The Pirates loved their relaxation this previous week with no meets on the schedule. They might be utilizing their observe time properly with two big meets out of the gates after the vacation break. Seton Hall Prep will sq. off with No. 12 St. Peter’s Prep on Jan. 2 and No. 17 Holmdel on Jan. 6. In a loaded Non-Public, North, Seton Hall Prep at the moment sits fifth.

16-West Windsor-Plainsboro South (5-0)

Last week: No. 16

After loading up its schedule with 5 meets over the primary couple of weeks, West Windsor-Plainsboro South was idle final week. The Pirates are in a great spot at the moment second within the Central, Group A standings. Next up for them is Lawrence on Jan. 6.

17-Holmdel (3-0)

Last week: No. 17

Holmdel walked away with a decent 91-79 win over Manasquan on Monday to maneuver to 3-0 on the season. Emmanuel Xenakis swam two glorious occasions to win the 50 free (22.85) and the 100 fly (54.46). John Cheng (200 IM), Christopher Hall (100 free) and Andrew Selling (100 breast) have been additionally first-place finishers. Holmdel could have its greatest check to this point on Jan. 6 towards Seton Hall Prep.

18-Haddonfield (3-1)

Last week: No. 18

It was per week off for Haddonfield after its final meet occurred on Dec. 16, which was bounce again win over Cherry Hill West by a rating of 111-57. The Bulldogs at the moment sit atop the Central, Group C standings. They will host Shawnee of their subsequent meet on Jan. 6.

19-Passaic Tech (6-0)

Last week: No. 19

The Bulldogs are one in every of solely 4 groups within the state with six wins to date this season, which is the best complete within the state. Their newest win was a 127-29 victory over Paramus Catholic. Passaic Tech received 9 of the 11 occasions and swept the highest three spots in seven of them. After being such an lively workforce early on, the Bulldogs will benefit from the vacation break earlier than they return to face Lakeland on Jan. 6.

20-Ridgewood (3-0)

Last week: No. 20

Ridgewood was idle this previous week following a 104-66 win over Tenafly again on Dec. 17. Ridgewood is second within the North 1, Group An influence factors behind Passaic Tech. The Maroons have a giant meet on deck with undefeated Northern Highlands on Jan. 5, which may determine the Big North Freedom Division.