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Girls swim/dive wins 4th straight Sectionals crown

The finish advances the team to the MIAA Division 1 State Championship, starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at MIT.

By Kate Renyi ·

The Acton-Carlisle High School girls swimming and diving team are 2026 North Sectional Champions. Photo by Kate Renyi
The Acton-Carlisle High School girls swimming and diving team are 2026 North Sectional Champions. Photo by Kate Renyi

Acton-Carlisle swimmers and divers claimed their fourth consecutive North Sectionals title last week, finishing with a solid 279 points, besting Weston (255), Marblehead (216), and Wayland (216 points) on February 7. 

CCHS class of 2026 senior swimmers flash four fingers to celebrate their fourth straight North Sectionals championship. From left: Rosie Mowat, Isabella Rameriz, Bea Turrettini, Phoebe Renyi, Head Coach Matt Goldberg, Sarah Nadzo, Assistant Coach Jerry Moss, Hana Baldini, Sarah Fortier, and Mena Sheth. Photo by Kate Renyi
CCHS class of 2026 senior swimmers flash four fingers to celebrate their fourth straight North Sectionals championship. From left: Rosie Mowat, Isabella Rameriz, Bea Turrettini, Phoebe Renyi, Head Coach Matt Goldberg, Sarah Nadzo, Assistant Coach Jerry Moss, Hana Baldini, Sarah Fortier, and Mena Sheth. Photo by Kate Renyi
  • Big day: In the decisive meet finale, the 400-yard freestyle relay, Bea Turrettini rocketed off the blocks, giving teammates Hana Baldini, Sarah Nadzo, and Polly Curran a lead they would not relinquish.
  • Unsung heroes: On day one (February 6) in Dedham, Patriots divers staked their swimming counterparts to 42 points. Audrey Herz once again took first place out of 24 competitors with a total score of 493.65. Holden Taunton-Rigby finished ninth (361.75), Maye Jaffe came in 10th (357.60), and Gwen Ely placed 11th (351.60).
  • Up next: MIAA Division 1 State Championship starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at MIT.

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