Saratoga Swimmers Wrap Up Successful Season

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs boys’ varsity swim team enjoyed one of its most successful seasons in school history this year, earning top honors among Section 2 competitors at the state meet in Ithaca earlier this month.

“We had a wonderful year with an 8W and 3L season in the Suburban Council,” Coach Bill Asay told Saratoga TODAY. “All of the boys improved dramatically with their personal best swims at the sectionals.” 

Led by Coach Asay, the 200-medley relay at states included John Gregory, Anthony Sanchez, Rob Shontz, and Anderson Baird. This squad broke the school record at sectionals in February. Then at the state meet two weeks later, it broke its own record. They finished 11th overall at states. The 400 freestyle relay also qualified for the state meet, finishing 14th overall.

Blue Streaks individual swimmers also had some strong showings. Sanchez set a school record in the 100 breaststroke at sectionals, then finished 39th in the 200 IM, and 26th in the 100 breaststroke at states. At states, Gregory placed 25th in the 100 butterfly and 28th in the 100 backstroke. Baird finished 18th in the 200 IM, and 18th in the 500 freestyle. Sanchez, Gregory, and Baird all qualified to compete in the finals on the second day of states.