THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 14, 2025 Page 13 Mystic Valley Boys Swimming Captures 18th Consecutive CAC Championship By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley boys swimming team continued their dominance in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC), securing their 18th consecutive championship title at the conference meet this past Wednesday and Thursday night. The Eagles emerged victoriously in both the overall large school dual meet, scoring 670 points, and the large school conference championship, where they secured 336 points. The Eagles made a strong statement on the opening night of competition. Henry Cao led the way in the 500 freestyle, claiming first place with a time of 5:34.45. Kevin Capa followed with a third-place finish in 5:44.44, while Aarnav Tuladhar secured fifth with a personal best of 6:10.97. Next up was the 200 Individual Medley, where the Mystic Valley boys secured the top three spots. Christian Antonucci took first place with a time of Lucas Freitas, Lucas Santos 2:04.43, followed by Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso at 2:06.56 and Lucas Freitas at 2:11.93. Mystic Valley closed out the first night of competition by dominating the 400-freestyle relay, taking both first and second place. The winning relay team of Jaden Anthony, Antonucci, Sodeyama-Cardoso, and Dylan Phan clocked in at 3:24.83. Close behind them, the squad of Freitas, Lucas Santos, Cao, and Nicolas Caballero finished second in 3:36.25. The Eagles carried their momentum into Thursday, adding Britney Nayiga, Nicolas Caballero and Jaden Anthony six more victories to their tally. The 200-medley relay kicked off the night with a win, as Kyle Nguyen, Aris Catic, Brandon Wamala, and Adrian Chang finished with a time of 1:48.65. The Eagles’ second relay team of Mason Dovan-Sok, Tuladhar, Ryan Catic, and Brady Capa secured third place in 2:05.17. Anthony delivered a standout performance in the 200 freestyle, winning with a personal best of 1:50.07.Santos followed in second place at 1:56.54, and Caballero finished fourth with another personal best of 1:59.35. Sodeyama-Cardoso added a first-place finish in the 100 butterfly with a time of 56.27, while Wamala posted a personal best of 56.35 to take second. Catic rounded out the event in fourth with a time of 1:02.89. The 100 breaststroke saw another victory for the Eagles, as Antonucci touched the wall first in a personal-best 1:00.20. Catic (1:07.81) and Tuladhar (1:27.97) also put up strong swims. 100 Backstroke was one of the final events, and the Eagles delivered another stellar performance, securing two more state cuts.Caballero took first place with a personal best time of 59.22, earning his state cut. Nguyen improved his previous cut with a time of 59.65, while Freitas achieved his state cut with a personal best of 59.90. Mystic Valley closed out the meet by winning the 200-freestyle relay in 1:32.12, their fastest time of the season. The relay team featured Anthony, Phan, Freitas, and Antonucci. Christian Antonucci With another conference title secured, Mystic Valley now turns its focus to the MIAA Sectional Tournament, set to take place on February 9 at MIT. Mystic Valley Girls Swimming Clinches 18th CAC Title By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley girls swimming team delivered a powerhouse performance at the Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC) championship meet, securing their 18th overall title. Competing on Wednesday and Thursday night, the Eagles dominated both the overall large school dual meet and the large school girls conference, scoring 670 and 334 points, respectively. Day One: Eagles Set the Tone The meet kicked off with a standout performance from Lana Albuquerque in the 500 freestyle, as she cruised to victory with a commanding time of 5:53.73. Noely Mendez (6:28.63) and Allie Co (7:04.93) finished Benitah Mwebaza, Britney Nayiga behind her in third and seventh, respectively. The Eagles then took complete control of the 200 Individual Medley, sweeping the top three. Isabella Cirame led the charge, touching the wall at 2:19.95, followed by Isabelle Britney Nayiga, Sydney Cao, Isabella Cirmae and Lana Albuquerque Pennachio, who posted a season-best 2:25.96. Khloe Co completed the sweep with a strong 2:31.65 finish. Closing out the first night, Mystic Valley’s 400 freestyle relay teams put on a show, capturing both first and second place Lana Albuquerque while rewriting the school record books. The team of Cirame, Sydney Cao, Brittney Nayiga, and Albuquerque blazed to a record-breaking 3:49.01. The second relay team—Belinda Mwebaza, Pennachio, Co, and Mendez—delivered a strong performance as well, finishing in 4:25.40. Day Two: Mystic Valley Continues to Dominate The momentum carried into day two as Mystic Valley’s 200 BHRC | SEE PAGE 19
14 Publizr Home