Thornton Academy swimmer Lucy Perry watches her teammates during practice Tuesday at the University of New England in Biddeford.
Swimmers listen to Coach Kathy Leahy during Tuesday's practice.
Thornton Academy swimmers, from left, Anna Lefebvre, Mackenzie Shields and Lucy Perry, lead a talented squad that hopes to contend for the Class A title.
Thornton Academy Coach Kathy Leahy watches her swimmers practice at UNE on Tuesday.
Thornton Academy's Lucy Perry, a sophomore, is the defending Class A champion in the 100-yard breaststroke.
Anna Lefebvre scored in both the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle at last year's state meet.
Thornton's Anna Lefebvre practices her freestyle technique on Tuesday at the University of England.
Thornton Academy swimmers practice at UNE on Tuesday.
Swimmers leave the starting blocks Tuesday during Thornton Academy's practice at UNE.
Thornton Academy's Mackenzie Shields practices the backstroke.
Mackenzie Shields, a sophomore, won both the 200 and 500 freestyle at last season's Class A state meet.
Thornton Academy swimmers, from left, Anna Lefebvre, Lucy Perry, Mackenzie Shields, listen to Coach Kathy Leahy during practice Tuesday.
Thornton Academy Coach Kathy Leahy talks to her assistant coach, Tommy Cote, during Tuesday's practice.
Thornton Academy swimmer Lucy Perry will help lead a team that looks to contend for the Class A crown.
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