Mary Stroka
The Rebels (12-18) beat the Gators earlier this season by a similar margin, 25-22, 25-15. Ridgewood is coming off back-to-back 5-26 seasons.
When the Friars voted for team captains this season, senior Jon Kagan was a near-unanimous selection.
Chargers seniors like Jasmine Hernandez, Gabby Foster and Tiana Little put on a show for the home crowd in their final regular season game at St. Joseph.
Huskies’ senior Mavin Gill has developed into a top player on the field and a solid student in the classroom.
Lauren Clark moved to Illinois too late for the Lions’ high school swim season, but she soon discovered that training is much more intense than in Kentucky.
Red Devils freshman Stephanie Bowater, whose brother and sister also swim at Hinsdale Central, brings in an infectious positive attitude.
The Lions won all three relays in their showdown with their West Suburban Silver rival, but the Red Devils won the dual meet behind their depth.
Leyden senior Maja Bulka had a swim meet on Saturday, but first had some homecoming responsibilities to tend to.
The senior placed first in three of her four events during the dual against rival Niles North. She won the 50-yard freestyle and the 100 backstroke.