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The Calaveras High School swim team experienced a tough day in the pool against Summerville on March 19, 2025. While the girls’ team lost 117-52, numerous personal records were achieved. Standout performances came from seniors Marissa DeMasters and Jasmine Ross, alongside promising results from juniors and freshmen. The boys’ team faced a similar fate, losing 64-31 but saw impressive individual successes from juniors Jay Morrill and Matthew Padula. With a two-week break ahead, the team is eager to regroup and prepare for their next competition.

Calaveras Swimmers Make a Splash Despite Tough Losses

In the quaint town of San Andreas, the Calaveras High School swim team faced a challenging day in the pool as they squared off against the Summerville swim team on March 19, 2025. Despite falling short in this particular competition, the athletes showed remarkable resilience and determination, demonstrating that even in defeat, there’s always room for improvement.

Girls’ Team Comes Up Short

The girls’ squad met a formidable opponent in Summerville, ending the meet with a score of 117-52. While they may not have clinched a victory, several members of the team stood out, setting a total of 11 new personal records as a testament to their hard work and dedication throughout the season. With the first round of the Mother Lode League competition in the books, the girls are determined to keep swimming towards success.

Notable Performances by the Ladies

Among the standout performances, senior swimmer Marissa DeMasters shone bright, setting new records in both the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events. Meanwhile, fellow senior Jasmine Ross also made her mark with a personal record in the 200-yard freestyle.

Moreover, the future of Calaveras swimming looks promising, with junior Molly Miller and sophomore Carly Gibbs both achieving personal bests in the 50-yard freestyle. Freshmen swimmers put in impressive performances too, with Zoey Correa posting a personal record in the 100-yard butterfly and Violet Ross achieving a new best in the 100-yard freestyle.

The girls also showcased teamwork and skill in the 200-yard individual medley, where they clinched a second-place finish, highlighting their potential as a formidable squad.

Boys’ Team Faces Off Against Summerville

64-31. However, there were bright spots, most notably junior Jay Morrill, who shone like a star in the water. Not only did he achieve personal records by cutting down his 100-yard butterfly time by an impressive 2.08 seconds and his 100-yard backstroke time by 0.17 seconds, but he also secured victories in both events. Morrill emerged victorious in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:10.71 and the 100-yard backstroke in 1:09.43.

Junior Matthew Padula also made waves, winning the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:32.92 and dominating the 500-yard freestyle at 6:47.79.

Looking Ahead

As the Calaveras swim team dives into a much-deserved two-week break, they’ll have time to reflect on their accomplishments and set new goals for the next challenge on April 9 against the Bret Harte Bullfrogs. Swimming fans can catch all the excitement at 4 p.m. in San Andreas. With every stroke, the determination and growth of these young athletes are evident, and they are ready to make an even bigger splash upon their return!

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