Swimming | Piedmont boys make historical past at WACC championships

The West Alameda County Conference (WACC) championships proved to be a milestone meet for Piedmont High School, highlighted by record-breaking performances, private bests, and a historic workforce victory.

Head coach Elizabeth Dally known as the meet “a huge success,” noting sturdy performances throughout the roster. “The non-club kids had great last races for the season, and many of our club swimmers will be advancing to NCS,” Dally mentioned.

Leading the cost was the boys medley relay workforce, which delivered a standout efficiency with a time of 1:31.81, setting a brand new Piedmont High School report whereas additionally breaking each the WACC and CIF North Coast Section Championships data. The 200 medley relay lineup featured Asher Takazawa (backstroke), Cole Carnazzo (breaststroke), Connor Carnazzo (butterfly), and Nik Costello (freestyle).

All three boys relay groups, the medley, 200 freestyle, and 400 freestyle certified for the NCS championships. On the women’ facet, the medley and 400 freestyle relay groups additionally secured spots at NCS.

Individually, Piedmont swimmers posted a powerful slate of outcomes. Dima Secor set a brand new college report within the 200 particular person medley with a time of 1:54.40. Asher Takazawa recorded private bests in each the 100 backstroke (51.15) and 100 butterfly (50.71), whereas Connor Carnazzo additionally notched two greatest instances within the 50 freestyle (21.81) and 100 butterfly (50.66).

Sofia Vuori turned in sturdy performances with private bests within the 50 freestyle (26.97) and 100 freestyle (58.99), and Charlotte Zhang added a greatest time of 1:00.14 within the 100 freestyle. Sam White led the women workforce in scoring with 40 factors, whereas Nik Costello and Ryan Mak tied for the boys’ excessive level honors with 40 factors every.

The meet marked a historic achievement for this system, because the Piedmont boys captured their first-ever WACC workforce title. “I am extremely proud of their hard work this season,” Dally mentioned, including with fun, “I’m very happy they did not throw me into the pool in celebration.”

Looking forward, Piedmont will compete on the NCS championships, with eyes set on advancing to the state meet. The boys medley relay enters NCS as the highest seed, fueling optimism for a spot on the CIF State Swimming Championships.