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Girls swim/dive team, at 11-0, wins third straight DCL crown

The boys 200-yard medley relay team broke the school record with a 1:38.89 finish.

By Kate Renyi ·

Acton-Carlisle swimmers and divers after winning the Dual County League championship. "We try to not focus on wins and losses," said Head Coach Matt Goldberg, “just on what we can do in each moment. When we work hard, the wins and losses take care of themselves. Very proud of this team.” Photo by Kate Renyi
Acton-Carlisle swimmers and divers after winning the Dual County League championship. “We try to not focus on wins and losses,” said Head Coach Matt Goldberg, “just on what we can do in each moment. When we work hard, the wins and losses take care of themselves. Very proud of this team.” Photo by Kate Renyi

The Acton-Carlisle girls swimming and diving team won its third consecutive Dual County League title and achieved its first ever undefeated dual meet season, finishing 11-0, with victories last week. The boys 200-yard medley relay team — Cole Scafidi, Presley Rodgers, Brandon Monaghan, and Andrew Hodges — broke the school record with a 1:38.89 finish.

The 200-yard freestyle relay team posted a school record on Saturday. From left: Brandon Monaghan, Andrew Hodges, Presley Rodgers, and Cole Scafidi. Courtesy photo
The 200-yard freestyle relay team posted a school record on Saturday. From left: Brandon Monaghan, Andrew Hodges, Presley Rodgers, and Cole Scafidi. Courtesy photo
  • Team record: Girls overall 11-0; Boys overall 7-3
  • Big day: Bea Turrettini won the 200 and 500 freestyle. Sarah Fortier finished first and Aela Bruno third in the 100 breaststroke. The divers earned 62 points overall for the team: Audrey Herz (first place), Maya Jaffee (fifth), Gwen Ellie (seventh), Holden Taunton-Rigby (eighth), and Mia Kasparian (12th).
  • Unsung heroes: The 400 freestyle girls relay team — Phoebe Renyi, Charlie Santoro, Hana Baldini, and Turrettini — dug deep and came from behind to secure a second-place finish. In the 200 freestyle, Baldini finished third and Sarah Nadzo seventh. In the 500 freestyle, Baldini finished fifth and Nadzo sixth. On the boys’ side, Monaghan won the 50 freestyle and placed second in the 100 freestyle.
  • Up next: This MIAA North Sectional Championships are this weekend. Divers compete Thursday evening in Dedham; girls swimmers take to the water on Friday in Wellesley; and boys swimmers compete Sunday at Boston University.
Girls co-captain Rosie Mowat swims the 100-yard butterfly Saturday at the Beede Swim and Fitness Center. Photo by Kate Renyi
Girls co-captain Rosie Mowat swims the 100-yard butterfly Saturday at the Beede Swim and Fitness Center. Photo by Kate Renyi

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