From left are Hunter Gallo of Newton, John Postma of Branchville, Darren Rockwell of Hamburg and Danhy Westervelt of Sparta. They are members of the Sussex County YMCA Swordfish swim team, which has qualified for the national meet. (Photos provided)
Sofia Keller qualifies for the national meet in the 100 breaststroke with a new team record.
Penelope Biehler received the High Point trophy in the girls age 11-12 group.
The Sussex County YMCA Swordfish swim team qualified for the national meet at a swim meet Dec. 8-10 in Merrick, N.Y.
The 15-18 boys relay team of Hunter Gallo, John Postma, Danny Westervelt and Darren Rockwell not only made the YMCA Short Course National meet in the 200 free relay (1:29.42), but they also qualified with a new team record (1:39.10) in the 200 medley relay.
In addition, Postma is heading to the nationals in Greensboro, N.C., in four individual events.
Sofia Keller also qualified for the national meet in the 100 breaststroke with a new team record (1:06.96).
Penelope Biehler received the High Point trophy in the 11-12 girls age group.
For information about the YMCA swim team and group lessons, call Ray Gaffney, senior aquatic director/swim coach, at 973-758-9039 or send email to rgaffney@metroymcas.org