Caroline Mahoney and Emily Ecker set records in their first year of high school swimming. Over the next three years, Mahoney stayed the course while Ecker opted for a club team. Did each make the right choice?
Swimming
Swimming: 10 girls, 10 boys to watch
These athletes, many of them underclassmen, are among the best high school swimmers and divers in southern Maine.
Girls’ swimming: 2019 Varsity Maine All-State team
Meet the top female swimmers and divers from across the state.
Girls’ swimming: Olivia Tighe, Cape Elizabeth
The senior, heading to Duke University this fall, lost only two races in championship meets during her high school career.
Boys’ swimming: Carson Prouty, Bangor
The junior won two events and set two state records at the Class A meet.
Boys’ swimming: 2019 Varsity Maine All-State team
Two freshmen and two sophomores make our list of the state’s best.
Swimming: Bangor dethrones Cony in Class A girls
The two-time defending champions are edged by 13 points despite winning seven of 12 events.
Swimming: Cape Elizabeth girls win third straight title
Olivia Tighe is part of four wins as the Capers win the Class B championship.
Swimming: Cheverus boys win seventh straight Class A title
The Stags don’t win any individual titles, but use depth to easily hold on to the state championship.
Swimming: MDI repeats as Class B boys’ champion
Liam Sullivan wins two events, with a Class B record in the 100 breast stroke, as the Trojans win a second straight title.