The 2019 defending Yankee League Champion West Haven Wizards went head-to-head against the 2018 Yankee League Champion Trumbull Pisces in the first swim meet of the season. The Wizards came out on top, 339-307.
This meet, affectionately known as the “Rumble with Trumbull,” lived up to its name with lots of fast swims, best times and close races. During this meet, the 9/10 boys were especially strong and successful, taking first place in each of their events. The Relay team of CJ Sutton, Sean Fitzpatrick, Raymond Listori and Ethan Burgard took first in the 200-yard medley relay. CJ Sutton took first place in the 100-yard freestyle, the 50-yard backstroke, and the 50-yard freestyle, Sean Fitzpatrick won first in the 50-yard butterfly, Xander Wight earned a first place finish in the 100-yard individual medley, Raymond Listori took first place in the 50-yard breaststroke and the relay team of Sean Fitzpatrick, Raymond Listori, Xander Wight and Ethan Burgard took the top spot in the 200-yard freestyle relay.
During this meet one new team record was set by Collin Charron for the 13-and-over boys 100-yard backstroke, the new record is close to 4 seconds faster than the previous record.
The Wizard’s next meet will be Saturday, Dec. 7, against the Watertown Warriors.
For more information on the West Haven Wizards Swim team please visit our website at www.westhavenwizards.org.