THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 24, 2021 Page 9 MVRCS Eagles swimmers’ speed sweeps Minutemen and Blue Hills Advocate Staff Report T he Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) Eagles swimmers swept their meets last week, turning away both league rival Minuteman and perennial state contender Blue Hills. Opposite Minuteman, a balanced effort of both veteran swimmers and newcomers led to a great start to the season and a 92-65 victory. The Eagles came out very fast across the board to achieve 10 state or sectional cuts between relays and individual eff orts. The team atmosphere was electric – due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was the fi rst in-person dual meet in almost two years. Junior Jeremy Cheng led the way for all Mystic Swimmers, scoring two state cuts in individual events: the 100 butterfl y and the 50 freestyle leading off the 200 freestyle relay. Cheng’s 100 butterfl y was the second fastest in school history and one of the fastest times in the state so far this season. Junior Armando Indresano added an additional two state cuts in the 50 and 100 freestyle. Senior captain Deanna Guo chipped in with a sectional cut in the 200 individual medley (IM) and led two girls’ relays, the 200 Medley and 200 Freestyle relay, to state cuts. Sophomore Jason Yan contributed two additional fi rst-place fi nishes for the Eagles: in the 200 freestyle and the 100 backstroke. “It was great to have the full meet experience again across the board. We are an exceptionally young team and being able to compete in person always leads to better times and excitement. The veterans on the squad are doing a phenomenal job guiding and mentoring our younger swimmers on the excellence expected in the Eagles varsity program. We could not ask for a better start to the varsity season,” Coach Andrew DiGiacomo said following the victory. The team then competed in its second meet against Blue Hills in Canton, coming away with At this time of Magic and Wonder, We count our blessings to serve such an AMAZING Community! To All of Our Friends & Neighbors, We Wish You a Joyous Holiday Season, and a Bright, Happy New Year! Sunday 12/26 Monday 12/27 Tuesday 12/28 Wednesday 12/29 Thursday 12/30 memberspluscu.org 781-905-1500 Friday 12/31 Better Rates Free Checking Large ATM Network Mobile App MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH a 95-57 victory. The Maroon & Gold dominated, achieving six new state cut times along with two sectional cut times in individual and relay events. The Eagles fi nished either fi rst or second in every event, including going 1-2-3 in all relays. Cheng continued to lead the way for the MVRCS swimmers, scoring two more state cuts in individual events: 200 IM and 100 Backstroke. Indresano added his second-best time in the 50 freestyle, which qualifi ed him for states. Guo continued to lead the girls with a sectional cut in the 100 freestyle. The girls 200 medley relay of freshman Lana Santos, eighth-grader Britney Nayiga, Guo and eighth-grader Lucia Antonucci posted a state cut time. Yan delivered with a state cut time in the 200 individual medley; this was his fi rst-ever state cut and a Top 10 all-time Mystic Valley swim. The boys 200 freestyle relay team of Indresano, junior Ramy Elaafer, Yan and Cheng posted a state cut time and a sectional cut time in the 400 freestyle relay. The younger group of Eagles continue to shine: Eighth-gradMackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! 425r Broadway, Saugus (Rte. 1 South at Saugus Plaza Shopping Cntr.) MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. $8.50 Admission Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost $8.50 Admission 12-8 p.m. Price includes Roller Skates 12-8 p.m. 12-8 p.m. $8.50 Admission Price includes Roller Skates 8:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Ages 18+ $8.50 Admission Price includes Roller Skates 12-8 p.m. CLOSED Sorry No Checks ATM on site Roller skate rentals included with Admission Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com School Vacation Week Hours 12-8 p.m. $8.50 Admission Price includes Roller Skates er Thomas Sodeyama-CarSWIMMERS | SEE PAGE 10
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