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The Boys and Girls Club Of Greater Nashua Swim Team marked their first return to Arlington in seven years with an a thrilling 184 - 167 come from behind victory over the Arlington Boys & Girls Club in NENEAPC dual league meet action. The Dolphins were chased by the Spy Ponders throughout the evening with the Arlington squad leading in 4 of five age groups through the beginning of the backstroke events. It looked like this might mark Nashua second loss of the season as the squad of 48 valiantly tried to fend off the team of 130. But Nashua's 14 and under and 17 and swimmers were not about to stand still and let that happen. Down 23-27, BGCN's 14 and under backstrokers Lauren Decker(1:15:00) and Joe Rocheleau(1:19:61) powered to an impressive 1-2 finish and while teammates Sabrina Sander (1:24:95) and Laura Bourassa (1:30:32) followed suit with an equally strong 1-2 finish in the 100 breaststroke, to give Nashua the age group lead, thus preventing a last minute showdown in the 200 yard freestyle relay. Senior action followed much the same path with the Dolphin's fighting tooth and nail against a powerful Arlington squad. Down by six, backstrokers Chris Greathead (1:15:05) and Brendan McLaughlin(1:20:35) eaked out a one point lead finishing 1-2 in the 100 back, while Camilo Maldonado kept things close in the 100 breast taking second in a personal best time of (1:23:60). Victory in the age group was taken by the 400 freestyle relay squad of Kate Engstler, Jennifer McMahon, Steve Mazerolle and Chris Greathead who came from behind to take a (4:35:45) victory and the senior age group 39-32. The win lifts Nashua to 7-1 on the season (5-1)in NENEAPC action.
First Place Finishers By Age Groups Included:
Eight and Unders: Zachary Bowen 100 individual medley (1:50:28), Angela Hoang 25 free (21:21).
Ten and Unders: Michael Allen 100 individual medley (1:23:50), 50b breast (44:03), Erin Schumann 50 fonfree (33:31), 100 free (1:1:17:84), Danielle Bowen 50 butterfy (41:87)and 50 back (42:30), the 200 medley relay team of Ryan Duquette, Schumann, Bowen and Paul Lahaie, (1:16:51)and the 100 free relay team of Lahaie, Evan Greathead, Duquette and Allen (1:06:49).
12 and Unders: Anne Sullivan 100 individual medley (1:19:80), 50 backstroke (35:29), Brian Greathead 50 free(28:91), 100 free (1:07:07), Phyllis Wall 50 butterfly (38:60), the 200 medley relay team of Sullivan, Amanda Duquette, Wall and Greathead (2:23:07).
14 and Under: Maria Maldonado 200 individual medley (2:44:63),100 butterfly (1:17:00), Todd Grubb 100 free (1:01:96), Lauren Decker 100 back (1:15:00), Sabrina Snader 100 breast (1:24:95).
17 and Under: Dan Depont 200 free (2:21:75), Camilo Maldonado 200 individual medley (2:45:06),Brendan McLaughlin 100 butterfly (1:16:63), Chris Greathead 100 back(1:15:05) and the 400 freestyle relay team of Kate Engstler, Jennifer McMahon, Steve Mazerolle and Chris Greathead (4:35:45)
Rebounding from last weeks loss, the Boys and Girls Club of Nashua Dolphin Swim Team defeated the Woburn Boys Club convincingly, winning 4 of 5 age groups. The 10 & under swimmers, after just barely loosing the opening 100 yard
medley relay, rallied to win all their other races, frequently with a one-two or one-three finish. Mike Allen won both of his
races ( 100 im & 100 free) as did Erin Schumann (50 breast & 50 back).Danielle Bowen finished first (50 fly) and second
(50 free). Ryan Duquette also recorded a first (50 free) and second place finish (100 free). Evan Greathead (50 back) and
Megan Varhegyi ( 50 fly) each contributed a third place swim. 8 year old Zachary Bowen, moved up to swim with the 10 year old squad, and swam well: improving both his 50 free and 50 back times while also swimming on both relay squads.
Six of the 10 & under squad swam well enough to improve their 50 free times;including R.Duquette & D.Bowen. Several of these improvements were significant: Z.Bowen (-2.00),Rebecca Goldthwaite (-3.26), Margaret Dufresne (-2.19), and Daniel Rouleau who took off an impressive 6.90 seconds. Numerous other Dolphin swimmers also had a good day in the pool, as the team recorded 36 personal best times and won 7 of 9 relays.
Winners by age group:
8 & under: Amanda list: 25 free 20.24 & 25 back 22.02. Shelby Bowen, Tyler Greathead, Angela Hoang,
& Amanda List: 100 free relay 1:33.19.
10 & under: Michael Allen: 100 im 1:19.22 & 100 free 1:13.09. Ryan Duquette: 50 free 33.99. Danielle Bowen: 50 fly 40.55. Erin Schumann: 50 back: 41.40 & 50 breast 45.85. Evan Greathead, Zachary Bowen, Danielle Bowen, & Michael Allen: 100 free relay 1:04.25.
12 & under: Anne Sullivan, Amanda Duquette, Laura Bourassa, & Brian Greathead: 200 medley relay 2:17.16. Anne Sullivan: 100 im 1:21.92. Brian Greathead: 50 free 28.20 & 100 free 1:05.48. Phyllis Wall:50 fly 34.93. Amanda Duquette: 50 breast 40.78. Heather Krom, Aron Varhegyi,Amanda Bourassa, & Phyllis Wall: 200 free relay 2:25.17.
14 & under: Lauren Decker, Sabrina Snader, Brendan McLaughlin, & Christyvette Santana: 200 medley relay 2:17.56. Joseph Rocheleau: 200 free 2:38.66 & 100 breast 1:25.74.Robi Webster: 50 free 28.49 & 100 free 1:05.15. Brendan McLaughlin: 100 fly 1:18.28. Lauren Decker: 100 back 1:17.14. Christyvette Santana, Joseph Rocheleau, Robi Webster, & Lauren Decker: 200 free relay 1:59.70.
18 & under: Sara Deasley, Steven Mazerolle, Kate Engstler, & Mike Sabella: 200 medley relay 2:23.02.Jill Terrell: 200 free 3:00.95. Shannon Webster: 200 im 3:09.99 & 100 fly 1:35.63. Mike Sabella: 50 free 30.21. Steven Mazerolle: 100 breast 1:25.99. Shawn Goulet, Erin Goldthwaite,
Shannon Webster, & Mike Sabella: 400 free relay 5:24.05.
The Boys and Girls Club Of Greater Nashua Dolphins Swim Team came within scant points of upsetting the previously undefeated South Boston Boys Girls Club Shamrocks, as the two teams collided in a battle for the top spot in the NENEAPC dual meet league. When the waves had settled South Boston, owners of a 52 dual meet win streak had come out alive, but just barely as the Grand Avenue squad not only managed to defeat the South Boston 12 and unders with a convincing 47-21 victory, avenging last years 53-12 drubbing, but then Nashua's band of (12) 10 and unders rose to the challenge tying Southie's squad of 24, by a score of 34-34. This marked the first time in four years that any league team had come even close to loosening South Boston's grip on the top spot in the league. Nashua continued it''s push challenging in the 14 and under age group, with a number of hard fought battles, before finally dropping after losing both the 200 medley and 200 free relays to give the Shamrocks a 46-31 victory.
The meet was pulse pounding right from the start and leading the way for the Dolphins was an overpowering effort by the 12 and under squad. Tops along the way was Brian Greathead picking up a pair of victories 50 free (28:59) and the 100 free (1:05:00), while teammate Anne Sullivan captured first in the 50 back (34:37) as well as second in the 100 individual medley. Nashua's breaststrokers proved tough as Amanda Duquette (39:44) and Laura Bourassa (40:88) provided a solid one-two punch, with Bourassa (35:63) and Phyllis Wall (39:45) combining for a 1-3 finish in the 50 yard butterfly. Rounding out the powerful Dolphin 12 year old surge were the 200 medley relay team of Sullivan, Wall, Duquette and Greathead in (2:18:86), while the 200 free relay team of Aron Varhegyi, Duquette, Amanda Bourassa and Laura Bourassa led the team to a )2:17:49) victory. The last team to beat South Boston was the 1992-93 Nashua squad coming off a 13-0 season.
Other winners by age group included: 8 and unders: Zachary Bowen 100 individual medley 1:39:55
10 and unders: Michael Allen 100 individual medley (1:20:15) and 50 breast (43:31), , Erin Schumann 50 free (32:33), and the 100 free relay team of Mehgan Varhegyi, Paul Lahaie, Evan Greathead,and Ryan Duquette (1:04:54).
12 and unders: Brian Greathead 50 free (28:59) and 100 free (1:05:00), Laura Bourassa 50 butterfly (35:63), Anne Sullivan 50 back (34:37), the 200 medley relay team of Sullivan, Phyllis Wall, Amanda Duquette and Greathead. (2:18:86), the 200 free relay team of Aron Varhegyi, Duquette, Amanda Bourassa and Laura Bourassa (2:17:49).
14 and unders: Maria Maldonado 200 individual medley (2:35:95), Todd Grubb 50 free (27:29) and 100 free (1:00:29), and Sabrina Snader 100 breast (1:24:38).
17 and unders: Dan Depont 50 free (27:14)
Nashua hosted its third annual Pentathlon swim meet on Sunday November 15, 1998,with teams from the Southern New Hampshire FINS, Col. Dan Marr Boys and Girls Club and the Waltham Boys and Girls Club participating. four teams participating. In the individual swim style meet, with swimmers are required to swim all five meet events (butterfly, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and individual medley). Points are then awarded based on order of finish in each race, with trophies going to the highest 3 overall point scorers in each age group.
The competition level was high, and numerous races came down to a near photo finish. In the 14 & under girls 100 free, Lauren Decker and Maria Maldonado came in with an identical time of 1:05.06. While in the hotly contested 12 & under 50 backstroke, former Dolphin and current Fins swimmer Kathleen O'Leary just out touched Anne Sullivan and fellow Finn Danielle Dufresne. The 12 & under boys 50 breast had Brian Greathead defeating his challenger by inches. As Brendan McLaughlin hung on to win the 14 & under 100 fly in a thrilling finish. Both Greathead and 10 yr old Ryan Duquette made impressive improvements in their 50 fly times. The 10 & under 100 individual medley race came down to the wire, with a powerful Danielle Bowen holding off the surging Finn Maureen O'Leary and teammate Erin Schumann. Two Dolphin swimmers, Zachary Bowen and Michael Allen, won all their events, and thus scored a perfect 60 points to snatch first place trophies.
Official Trophy Winners, by age group:
8 & under: Zachary Bowen: 1st place. Tyler Greathead: 2nd
10 & under: Erin Schumann: 1st place. Danielle Bowen: 3rd. Michael Allen: 1st. Ryan Duquette: 3rd.
12 & under: Brian Greathead: 2nd place.
14 & under: Maria Maldonado: 1st place. Lauren Decker: 2nd. Sabrina Snader: 3rd. Brendan McLaughlin:
2nd.
17 & under: Jennifer McMahon: 3rd place. Daniel Depont 3rd.
In USS Tri State League action the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua Dolphins defeated the Sanford Maine YMCA Titans 276-153 in dual meet action. The win lifted Nashua to 4-0 on the season. The Dolphins won convincingly led by 8 year old Zachary Bowen who had an awesome day in the pool, winning all of his races. As the only 8 year old swimmer,Zachary single-handedly won his age division.
14 year old swimmers Jill Terrell (100 back 1:31.01) and Maria Maldonado(100 breast 1:26.12) both improved their times, as did 15 year old Katie Engstler, who shaved time from both her 50 free (33.84) and her 100 free (1:20.49)
Winners by age division:
8 & under: Zachary Bowen: 100 im 1:46.06, 25 fly 22.63, 50 free 39.83, 25 back 23.91,& 25 breast 27.58. 10 & unders: Michael Allen: 100 im 1:20.37 & 50 fly 36.88 & 50 breast 44.57.Erin Schumann: 100 im 1:22.41, 100 free 1:19.21, & 50 breast 44.57. Danielle Bowen: 50 free 34.45,50 fly 42.92, & 50 back 41.37. Evan Greathead: 50 free 38.35, 100 free 1:29.70, & 50 back 46.32. 12 & under:Anne Sullivan, Amanda Duquette, Phyllis Wall, & Laura Bourassa:200 medley relay 2:25.89. Phyllis Wall: 50 free 32.69. Anne Sullivan: 50 back 34.80. Amanda Duquette:41.74. Phyllis Wall, Amanda Duquette, Laura Bourassa, & Anne Sullivan: 200 free relay 2:14.75. 14 & under: Lauren Decker, Sabrina Snader, Maria Maldonado, & Christyvette Santana: 200 medley relay 2:20.38. Sabrina Snader: 20 im 2:54.26 & 100 breast 1:25.51. Brian Greathead:50 free 28.35 & 100 free 1:04.13. Maria Maldonado: 50 free 28.91 & 100 fly 1:15.68. Brendan McLaughlin: 50 free 28.68 & 100 fly 1:25.20. Lauren Decker: 100 free 1:06.33 & 100 back 1:16.38. C.Santanta, M.Maldonado, S.Snader, & L.Decker: 200 free relay 2:08.47. 18 & under: Heather Krom, Kate Engstler, Sara Deasley, & Jill Terrell: 200 medley relay 2:39.40. Kate Engstler: 50 free 33.84 & 100 free 1:20.49. Sara Deasley: 100 back 1:28.20. Jill Terrell: 100 breast 1:38.01.
8 & under: Zach Bowen: 100 im 1:46.25 & 25 fly 24.89. Angela Hoang: 25 free 21.55. Meredith Grubb: 50 free 52.57 & 25 breast 36.21. Shelby Bowen, Tyler Greathead, Vanessa Whitcomb, & Angela Hoang: 100 free relay 1:47.47. 10 & under: < Ryan Duquette, Erin Schumann, Danielle Bowen, & Paul Lahie: 100 medley relay 1:15.33. Danielle Bowen: 100 im 1:28.85. Michael Allen: 50 free 33.14 & 50 breast 44.31 Erin Schumann: 50 fly 42.28 & 50 back 39.94. Ryan Duquette: 100 free 1:20.98 Caitlin Teague, Paul Lahie, Evan Greathead, & Michael Allen: 100 free relay 1:13.09 12 & under: Anne Sullivan, Amanda Duquette, Laura Bourassa, & Brian Greathead: 200 medley relay 2:18.90. Brian Greathead: 100 im 1:19.81 & 100 free 1:05.26. Anne Sullivan: 50 free 31.07 & 50 back 34.75. Aron Varhegyi, Nicole Janvrin, Amanda Duquette, & Laura Bourassa: 200 free relay 2:27.65. 14 & Under: Maria Maldonado: 200 im 2:43.27 & 100 fly 1:15.48. Todd Grubb 50 free 28.05 & 100 free 1:02.39. Robi Webster: 100 back 1:21.52. Christyvettte Santana, Sabrina
Snader, Robi Webster, & Todd Grubb: 200 free relay 2:00.20. 18 & under:Daniel Depont, Joseph Rocheleau, Brendan McLaughlin, & Steven Mazerolle: 200 medley relay 2:13.17. Daniel Depont: 50 free 28.47 & 500 free 6:20.54. Steven Mazerolle: 100 free 1:05.40. Brendan McLaughlin: 100 back 1:21.87. Camilo Maldonado: 100 breast 1:24.47. Swimming on the road, against the Col.Dan Marr Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester, MA Club, the Boys & Girls Club of Nashua Dolphins improved their record to 3 - O, while winning 7 relays and recording 29 personal best times.
Nashua's powerful 10 & under squad swam to victory in every race, including both relays. Swimmers Michael Allen (50 free & 50 breast) and Erin Schumann (50 fly & 50 back) each won both of their races, while also swimming on a victorious relay team. Danielle Bowen and Ryan Duquette both recorded first and second place swims, while also swimming on a winning relay team. The impressive 10 year olds finished one-two or one-three in every race, with additional point scoring swims by Evan Greathead and Paul Lahie. Several 10 year olds also made significant time improvements: Megan Varhegyi, who took
9.81 seconds from her 50 free; Rebecca Goldthwaite, 3.71 seconds off her 50 free; Samantha Ealy, 5.62 seconds from her 50 back; & Dan Rouleau, 6.97 second improvement in 50 back.
Winners by age group:
8 & Under:Shelby Bowen,
Tyler Greathead, Vanessa Whitcomb, & A.Hoang: 100 free relay 1:41.97. Meredith Grubb, Amanda List, Zachary Bowen, & Angela Hoang:100 medley relay 1:41.07. Zachary Bowen: 100 im 1:44.94 & 25 fly 23.05. Amanda List: 25 back 24.20.
BGCN swam it's second meet of the season, against the Billerica Boys &
Girls Club, and improved their
'98 record to 2 & 0. The triumphant Dolphins swept all five age groups, with victories in the 8 & 10 year old division both coming down to the final free relay races. The tiny, yet
mighty 8 & Under squad, comprised of only 7 swimmers, had every swimmer scoring points and thus defeated the much larger Billerica 8 & unders. Zachary Bowen swam to first place in both his events; and Amanda List won one event; while Meredith Grubb & Angela Hoang each recorded a first and second place swim. The
remaining 8 & unders, Vanesa Whitcomb, Shelby Bowen, and Tyler Greathead all swam on a first place relay team.
Several races came down to the wire, including 12 year old Brian
Greathead winning the 50 yard free in an impressive 28.59. The hotly contested 100 breast had 14 year old Joe Rocheleau outdueling Sabrina Snader, in 1.24:89. A thrilling relay race, the 12 & under 200 free; swum by Kisha Antonetty, Phyllis
Wall, Amanda Bourassa, and Laura Bouraassa; had Laura Bourassa hanging on to just defeat the surging Billerica relay team.
Results by Age Division:
<10 & under: Erin Schumann: 100 free 1:13.56 & 50 breast 45.25. Michael Allen: 100 im 1:21.75 & 50 fly 36.61. Paul Lahaie, Danielle Bowen, Evan Greathead, & M.Allen: 100 free relay 1:08.72.
12 & under: Anne Sullivan, Phyllis Wall, Amanda Duquette, & Brian Greathead: 200 medley relay 2:19.96. Brian Greathead: 50 free 28.59 & 100 free 1:03.63. Phyllis Wall: 50 fly 39.44. Anne Sullivan: 50 back 34.34. Amanda Duquette: 50 breast 40.45. K.Antonetty, P.Wall,A.Bourassa, & L.Bourassa: 200 free relay 2:17.32.
14 & under: Lauren Decker, Sabrina Snader, Maria Maldonado, & Christyvette Santana: 200 medley relay 2:17.37. Todd Grubb: 200 free 2:20.54 & 100 free 1:02.02. Maria Maldonado: 200 im 2:39.20 & 100 fly 1:16.36. Lauren Decker: 100 back 1:15.13. Joseph Rocheleau: 100 breast 1:24.89. J.Rocheleau, Rebecca McMahon, S.Snader, & T.Grubb: 200 free relay 2:03.61.
17 & under: Chris Greathead, Brendan McLaughlin, Camilo Maldonado, & Mike Sabella: 200 medley relay 2:13.37. Kate Engstler 2:44.88. Camilo Maldonado: 200 im 2:43.13 & 100 breast 1:24.61. Brendan McLaughlin: 50 free 28.65 & 100 free 1:07.16. Chris Greathead: 100 fly 1:09.05. Jennifer McMahon: 100 back 1:28.60.
Opening the 98-99 swim season, the BGCN Dolphins swam to victory over
the Charlestown, MA Boys
and Girls Club. The 66 Dolphin swimmers, with a roster that includes 25 new
swimmers, continued their
winning ways of seasons past, winning four of five age groups and 6 of 10
relays on their way to a 217-127 victory. The powerful 14 &
Under squad swept all events, outscoring their opponents 60-11. Todd Grubb and
Sabrina Snader were both first place finishers in two races. Brendan
McLaughlin, Lauren Decker, and Maria Maldonado all recorded one first and one
second place finish each. Also swimming and recording points for the 14's,
were Robi Webster and Christyvette Santanna. The squad also won both relays;
with an impressive opening 50 free turned in by Joe Rocheleau in the victorius
200 free relay. The Senior 400 free relay, with 3 new Dolphin swimmers, was
also triumphant-as MikeSabella, Kate Engstler, Shannon Webster, and Jennifer
McMahon turned in a 5.16:21.
Winners by age group:
8 & Under: Tyler Greathead, Vanessa Whitcomb, Angela Hoang, and Meredith Grubb: 100 free relay, 1:45.45. Angela Hoang: 25 free 22.87, Meredith Grubb: 50 free 48:17 & 25 breast, 31.50. T
10 & Under: Ryan Duquette, Erin Schumann, Michael Allen, and Evan Greathead: 100 medley relay 1:15.40, Michael Allen: 100 im 1:20.81 & 50 fly 37.52, Ryan Duquette: 50 free 35.75, Erin Schumann: 100 free 1:16.03 & 50 breast 45.70.
12 & Under: Brian Greathead: 50 free 30.10 & 100 free 1:09:02, Anne Sullivan, Amanda Duquette, Phyllis Wall, & Brian Greathead: 200 medley relay 2:23.49, Anne Sullivan: 100 im 1:18.51 & 50 back 34.42, , Phyllis Wall: 50 fly 40.59, Amanda Duquette: 50 breast 40.97
14 & Under: Maria Maldonado: 200 im 2:40.78, Lauren Decker, Sabrina Snader, Maria Maldonado, & Christyvette Santana: 200 medley relay 2:20:38, Todd Grubb: 200 free 2:23.25 & 100 free 1:03.33, Sabrina Snader: 50 free 30.39 & 100 breast 1:25.38, Brendan McLaughlin: 100 fly 1:19.18 Lauren Decker: 100 back 1:16.56, Joe Rocheleau, Robi Webster, B.McLaughlin, & T.Grubb: 200 free relay 2:03.97.
17 & Under: Camilo Maldonado: 200 im 2:48.61, Chris Greathead 100 butterfly 1:09:09, Mike Sabella, Kate Engstler, Shannon Webster, & Jennifer McMahon: 400 free relay 5:16.21.
