East Catholic Swimmers Take Second in State Meet

For the second consecutive year, the East Catholic High School girls swimming team placed second in the Class S championships, but were unable to displace perennial powerhouse Weston Tuesday night at Wesleyan University in Middletown.

The Eagles compiled 432 points to finish far ahead of third-place Sacred Heart. However, Weston racked up 726 points to win its third straight Class S title, and fifth in the last six years.

Top placement for East Catholic was the third-place showing of the 200 medley relay team of Samantha Dickinson, Shannon Leary, Maddie Crowley and Gabby Caron.

The 400 freestyle relay team of Dickinson, Leary, Gabby Caron and Shelby Caron placed fourth, while fifth-place finishes were achieved by Crowley in the 200 freestyle and Leary in the 100 breaststroke.

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Photo courtesy of East Catholic High School