Ocean City High School Girls Swim Team Captures First State Title

The Ocean City High School girls swim team came from behind in the meet’s final event to capture its first state championship with an 86-84 win over Chatham, nj.com reports.

Ocean City won the 400 freestyle relay, coming from behind in the last 100 yards, with a time of three minutes, 32.17 seconds at The College of New Jersey on Friday in the final of the NJSIAA Public B state tournament, according to the report.

The Red Raiders snapped Chatham’s 103-meet winning streak and five-year reign as state champion with a number of 1-2 finishes, according to the report.

Amanda Nunan was the anchor of the 400 freestyle relay and won two individual events, including the 200 freestyle (1:49.51) and the 100 freestyle (51.47). She was also on the winning 200 freestyle relay team (1:37.92).

Maggie Wallace was the lead swimmer on the 400 freestyle relay, and was also on the winning 200 medley relay (1:47.79). She also won the 100 backstroke (57.28).

Amber Glenn was on the 400 freestyle relay and 200 freestyle relay, and won the 500 freestyle (4:55.24).

Andrea Teofanova rounded out the 400 freestyle relay team.

The state title came in Steve Warrington’s first year as coach.

Ocean City advanced to the state final with a 101-69 win over Manasquan in the semifinals.

Ocean City advanced to the state tournament after capturing its third consecutive sectional titlewith a 97-73 win over Moorestown.

Before that, the Red Raiders picked up a 104-66 win over No. 4 Clearview in the South Jersey Public B semifinals.