Girls' Swim Team Moves onto FCIACS

-By: Katrina Vassell-


Darien Girls Varsity Swim Team went to FCIAC trials at Greenwich High School on Wednesday. (11/3) The Top 16 swimmers for each event qualified for finals. Darien competed against New Canaan, Greenwich, Staples, Westhill/Stamford, Fairfield Ludlow, Fairfield Warde, Wilton, Saint Joe's, Trumbull, Ridgefield, and Norwalk for the fastest times. Four swimmers from each of the schools were placed in the events. “This is a huge meet. It’s the first of our championship season, and we are really psyched to do well and get some great times” senior captain Lindsay Tyler said. The 50 freestyle qualifiers were senior Catherine Treesh and freshmen Amanda Bieler, and sophomore Francesca Milewski. Senior Captain Lindsay Tyler qualified in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:59. Junior Caroline Kearney and sophomore Caroline Orem (pictured) both qualified in the 200 IM. With 5 wins so far, Darien has started a strong season. It has only lost to Greenwich, New Canaan, and Wilton, out of eight schools. The next championship meet is on Saturday (11/6) at Greenwich.