The DeSales Knights swim team opened its 2019 Neumann Swim League season this week with a 112-80 victory over St. Peter at Sweet Home High School
The success was a combined effort of all age groups, who each had a strong appearance in the meet. In the 8-Under Division, the Knights had a triple win from Johnathan Cordle in the 50 free style, 25 backstroke and 25 breaststroke events. Grace Keppler and Evelyn Couturier nearly tied for first place in the 25 freestyle event, with the timers naming Keppler for the win.
The Knights' 9-10 Division also had winners with Dylan Lamont touching first in the 100 IM, 50 freestyle and 50 breaststroke. Bethany Case made significant improvements this year coming in first in the 50 butterfly and 100 freestyle. The pair also teamed up with Jordan Kirchberger and Samantha Fox to win the 200 Medley relay.
The DeSales 11-Older Division were also triumphant with first place finishes achieved by Morgan Case in the 200 freestyle, Jillian Knuutila in the 200 IM, Nathan Couturier in the 50 backstroke and Lydia Lamont in both the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Lamont and Knuutila also teamed up with Ava Achtyl and Daniel Rahill for a win in the 200 Medley Relay.
DeSales is eastern Niagara County’s only Catholic School, welcoming students of all faiths in preschool through eighth grade.
For more information on DeSales and/or its swim program, call (716)433-6422 or visit www.desalescatholicschool.org.