Ridgefield girls swimming absolutely rolled past Greenwich Wednesday, dropping a massive 110-76 score on them at the Ridgefield Aquatic Club. This wasn’t just some casual meet, either. We’re talking about a straight-up showdown between two perennial FCIAC and state powerhouses, and Ridgefield made a statement you can’t ignore.
The Tigers’ Depth Was Unreal
Coach Paul Marchese wasn’t kidding when he said he couldn’t be prouder of how his girls competed. They knew Greenwich was tough, and Marchese hammered home that it would take a *complete* team effort. Guess what? They delivered. Ridgefield snagged 10 out of 12 events, which is insane dominance, but it wasn’t just about the wins. They piled up seven second-place finishes, two thirds, two fourths, and six fifths. Marchese hit it right on the head, “Our depth was a huge factor in the meet.” He knows it’s about fighting for every single point, and those second- and third-place finishes count just as much as first. The team really bought into that, and you could see it in the final score. Greenwich coach Megan Kelly even admitted depth was a factor for her team too, saying they had to try and maximize points with seconds and thirds in relays because of a handful of strong sprint freestylers.
Seniors Stepped Up Big Time on Their Night
You gotta give massive props to the seniors: Dalia Katra, Mairead Luhman, London Lewis, and Kathleen Sullivan. It was senior night, and they showed up and showed out. Marchese was beaming, saying they led by example both in the water and on deck. These seniors have given so much to the program, and to see them bring that kind of passion and determination on their special night? That’s what it’s all about. Katra crushed the 100 breaststroke with a 1:14.98, and Luhman dominated the 100 butterfly. These seniors set the tone for the whole squad, and what a way to celebrate them.
Greenwich’s girls, according to Coach Kelly, came in “heavily fatigued from training,” so they’re already shifting their focus to rest and getting ready for the postseason. They won two events, picked up five second-place, ten third-place, seven fourth-place, and three fifth-place finishes. Kelly gave Ridgefield credit for a strong meet, and now it’s all about championship season for the Cardinals. For Ridgefield, Marchese said beating a program they respect so much makes this victory even more meaningful. He’s proud of the accomplishment, but even prouder of how the girls came together. You just know he’s hoping they can carry that same energy and momentum right into the championship season. We’ll be watching to see if they can keep this train rolling.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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