The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)

TOP PERFORMERS AND MEETS TO WATCH

- dfierro@greenwicht­ime.com

Nora Bergstrom, Cheshire: The junior was the 100 butterfly winner (1:04.38) and was part of the 200-yard medley relay team, which placed first in 2:02.18 for the undefeated Rams against Branford.

Maddie Bergin, North Haven: A senior, Bergin won the 50 freestyle (24.87) and 100 freestyle (54.24) in the team’s win over Lauralton Hall.

Eva Cuevas, Sacred Heart Academy: A winning effort in the 50 freestyle (26.94) helped pace Sacred Heart vs. Mercy. Cuevas also anchored the team’s 200 freestyle relay squad, which finished first in 1:5375 and was part of the 200-yard medley relay race (first, 2:07.79).

Alanna DePinto, Wethersfie­ld: DePinto touched the wall first in the 100-yard freestyle (55.95) and 100 breaststro­ke (1:14.61 ) in a meet against Hall. She also helped lead Wethersfie­ld’s 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay teams to victory.

Angela Gambardell­a, North Haven: The senior won the 200 IM (2:15.06) and 100 breaststro­ke (1:08.72) against Lauralton Hall. She was part of the 200 medley relay that finished first (1:55.04).

Claire Kehley, Lauralton Hall: Kehley was the 200 freestyle (2:01.14) and 500 freestyle (5:30.55) winner against North Haven.

Aislinn Mitchell, Hall: Mitchell, a senior, finished first in the 100 butterfly with a time of 59.53 and was the 200 individual medley (2:19.59) winner for Hall, which edged Wethersfie­ld, 93-91.

Elisia Pagliuca, Mercy: The junior helped spark Mercy against Sacred Heart Academy, winning the 100-yard butterfly in 1:01.59, then taking first in the 100 breaststro­ke (1:15.58).

Katherine Pillion, Mercy: In Mercy’s 110.583.5 win over Sacred Heart Academy, Pillion, a junior, placed first in the 200-yard freestyle (2:07.29) and won the 100 freestyle (58.67).

Lexi Punishill, Darien: In Darien’s victory against New Canaan, Punishill, a senior, placed first in the 100 freestyle (56.63 seconds) and was second in the 50 freestyle (25.65). She led off the team’s winning 200 freestyle relay (1:44.76) and the 400 freestyle relay (3:47.60) squads.

Julia Stevens, Cheshire: Stevens added another victory to her senior season, winning the 100-yard freestyle in 56.31 seconds in the team’s win against Branford.

Olivia Velleco, Seymour: A junior, Velleco posted a first-place finish in the 100yard freestyle (58.27) in Seymour’s 88-74 win against Watertown. She was also part of the team’s winning 200 medley relay (1:58.25) and 200 freestyle relay (1:49.04) squads.

Sophia Velleco, Seymour: The freshman won the 200 freestyle (2:01.28) and finished first in the 500 freestyle (5:26.24) in Seymour’s meet vs. Watertown. She also anchored Seymour’s 200 freestyle relay, which posted a winning time of 1:49.04.

MEETS TO WATCH

Trumbull vs. Ridgefield, at Barlow Mountain School, 4 p.m.: Both teams are in the midst of solid seasons and gearing for the postseason. Lauren Walsh leads the Eagles, while Riley Giles and Hannah Seward have paced the Tigers.

Staples at Greenwich, Oct. 16, 4:30 p.m.: The defending State Open, Class LL and FCIAC champion Cardinals once again, possess impressive depth in each event, including diving. Undefeated Greenwich has passed each one of its tests so far and should be challenged by the Wreckers, led by Esme Hunter and Anne Bowens.

Daniel Hand at North Haven, Friday, 4 p.m. Defending Class M champion Hand is off to a 7-0 start with four meets left in its season. North Haven was 6-0 going into its matchup against Cheshire Tuesday afternoon. Hand won the Class M team title in 2018, while North Haven placed second.

Amity vs. Shelton, Oct. 15, at High Plains Community Center, 7:20 p.m.: Amity was 6-1 heading into its meet against Foran on Friday.

Seymour at Naugatuck, Friday, 4 p.m.: Seymour is hoping for another undefeated season. Naugatuck always presents a good challenge.

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