Drops finale, preparing for M.L. meet
MADISON GUAY, a senior captain, captured first place in the 100 breaststroke in a time of 1:16.37 in Wakefield’s dual meet finale against Winchester. (Donna Larsson File Photo)
Published in the November 2, 2015 edition.
MEDFORD — The Wakefield Memorial High girls’ swim team is now going on to the league meet.
The Warriors wrapped up the dual meet portion of their schedule with a 91-74 setback against Winchester on Thursday afternoon at the Medford High School.
Wakefield finished the regular season with a 3-6 record.
The Warriors and Sachems swam in the eight-lane Medford pool which afforded both teams the opportunity to enter extra swimmers to compete unofficially.
“There were some close races for the second, third and fourth places,” said Coach Kathy Byrne. “We had a few people swim their best times. Medford has a nice pool and it’s nice to be able to swim there. It was the last meet for Winchester and Wakefield before the league meet.”
Wakefield did have four first place finishes in the meet.
Chris Anastasiades, a freshman, captured two firsts in the contest. Anastasiades won the 200 freestyle in a time of 2:02.78 and he took first in the 500 freestyle at 5:34.99.
Senior Madison Guay secured the top spot in the 100 breaststroke as she clocked in at 1:16.37.
Wakefield’s 400 freestyle relay team also earned a victory. The team of Anastasiades, Caroline Sweeney, Nicole Pecjo and Guay combined to post a time of 4:05.47.
Wakefield will compete in the Middlesex League meet on Wednesday and Thursday. The 500 freestyle and diving events will be on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Belmont High School. The rest of the events will be held on Thursday at Bentley University at 2:30 p.m.
