2015 - 2016
JULY 2016
7/13/16: NISCA releases National HS Rankings;
Weston Girls' and Boys' Teams each Top Three in US,
combine for top small school program in nation
JUNE 2016
6/13/16: Tide Assistant Bob Burrow
conquers the Strait of Gibraltar
On June 13, Weston Assistant Coach Bob Burrow swam the Strait of Gibraltar
with a friend, Grant. The pair completed the approximate 10.7-mile swim
in 4 hours and 21 minutes. Congratulations, Bob!
The plan of attack
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Bob and Grant boat out to the start point
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The swimmers enter the water
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Boat tracks swimmers & other boats
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Watch out for that Cargo Ship!
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Nice job, guys!
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MAY 2016
5/15/16: Barenholtz, Critchlow, and Milligan
recognized as NISCA Academic All Americas
Danielle Barenholtz (headed to Syracuse), Austin Critchlow (on his way to Stanford),
and Eric Milligan (Harvard-bound) were all named by NISCA as Academic All Americas.
To receive this honor, candidates must maintain a 3.75 CUM on a 4.0 scale,
and score points at the State Championships.
and Eric Milligan (Harvard-bound) were all named by NISCA as Academic All Americas.
To receive this honor, candidates must maintain a 3.75 CUM on a 4.0 scale,
and score points at the State Championships.
Danielle Barenholtz
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Austin Critchlow and Eric Milligan
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APRIL 2016
4/13/16: Blyzinskyj swims 55.62 in 100m Back
to take 8th at UK Championships/Olympic Trials
4/4/16: Blyzinskyj wins "The Florida Way Award"
4/2/16: Stephanie Palocz (WHS '12)
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MARCH 2016
3/26/16: Jack Blyzinskyj
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Jack at Georgia Tech with Florida's third-place team trophy
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3/9/16: In celebration of winning the 2016 State Title,
the Tide Boys were invited to The State House
as guests of Rep. Alice Peisch
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The group was given a tour of The State House, was recognized on the floor,
and was awarded certificates citing their accomplishment.
and was awarded certificates citing their accomplishment.
FEBRUARY 2016
2/21/16: Weston Girls are #2 at State Meet,
also receive MIAA Sportsmanship Award
On Sunday, 2/21/16, the Weston Girls took 2nd place
at the Mass. Division 2 State Championship Meet.
Just before the meet, the MIAA recognized Weston
as the 2016 Division 2 Sportsmanship Award winner.
at the Mass. Division 2 State Championship Meet.
Just before the meet, the MIAA recognized Weston
as the 2016 Division 2 Sportsmanship Award winner.
2/20/16: Weston Boys take 5th straight State Title
and 24th State Championship in the last 34 years
On Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Boston University Pool,
the Weston Boys took the 2016 State Team Championship
despite not winning a single event. The team did not take the lead
in the meet until the next-to-last event.
Prior to the meet, the team was also honored with
the MIAA 2016 Sportsmanship Award for Division 2.
the Weston Boys took the 2016 State Team Championship
despite not winning a single event. The team did not take the lead
in the meet until the next-to-last event.
Prior to the meet, the team was also honored with
the MIAA 2016 Sportsmanship Award for Division 2.
2/17/16 to 2/20/16: Tide Alumni shine
in Conference Championship Week
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Julimar Avila, Freshman, Boston Univ. Patriot League Championships at Navy Swam in several individual events Swam on several BU relays Played major role in BU's 3rd place finish Took 3rd in 100-yard Butterfly in 54.60 |
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Jack Blyzinskyj, Junior, Florida SEC Championships at Mizzou Swam several individual & relay events Part of three title-winning relays 200 medley relay - 20.93 backstroke 200 free relay - 19.05 anchor leg 400 medley relay - 45.41 backstroke |
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Mikaela Thompson, Freshman, Harvard Ivy League Champs at Princeton One-meter Diving Champion Winning total of 314.20 points New Meet Record New Pool Record |
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2/6/16: Junior Nick Diebold a DCL Champ in Breaststroke
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On Saturday, February 6, Weston Junior Nick Diebold took the DCL Title in the 100-yard Breaststroke in 1:01.67. |
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2/5/16: Weston Girls take Medley Relay at DCL Championships
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At the DCL Championships
on Saturday, February 6, the Medley Relay quartet of Caroline Bryson, Anna Tseng, Cristina Chiocca, and Katrina Angelucci, took the DCL title in 1:51.55. |
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2/4/16: Freshman Dale Nickerson takes DCL Title in Diving
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On Thursday, 2/4/16, rookie Dale Nickerson took the DCL Title in the one-meter Diving. His winning total was 295.60 points. |
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JANUARY 2016
1/24/16: Weston Girls take 30th Annual Bay View Invitational
On Sunday, January 24, the Weston Girls Team
took their third-ever Bay View Invitational Title.
Their first such honor since 2003,
Weston out-scored their nearest competitor
by more than 100 points,
despite not winning a single individual event.
The GLOWS did, however, win all three relays.
took their third-ever Bay View Invitational Title.
Their first such honor since 2003,
Weston out-scored their nearest competitor
by more than 100 points,
despite not winning a single individual event.
The GLOWS did, however, win all three relays.
1/9/16: Weston Boys take Read/Watmough Title
On Saturday, January 9, the Weston Boys Team
took their seventh consecutive team title
at Rhode Island's Read Watmough Invitational.
Held at Roger Williams University, it was the team's
12th victory in the last 13 seasons.
On Saturday, January 9, the Weston Boys Team
took their seventh consecutive team title
at Rhode Island's Read Watmough Invitational.
Held at Roger Williams University, it was the team's
12th victory in the last 13 seasons.
DECEMBER 2015
12/23/15: Caroline Bryson
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12/10/15: Austin Critchlow
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Weston Grads Julimar Avila ('15) and Bianca Tocci ('12)
are teammates, once again, but now at Boston University.
The Terriers are off to a strong start.
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NOVEMBER 2015
11/21/15: Blyzinskyj (WHS '13) wins in Ohio State Invite,
now down to 45.43 in the 100 back
11/13/15: Mikaela Thompson begins her Harvard Diving Career
on a winning note, taking first place
in the season opener against Cornell and Dartmouth
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11/6/15: Congratulations to Weston HS Grad ('13) Jack Blyzinskyj.
The Florida Junior posted a time of 46.21 in the 100-yd back
in a dual meet against South Carolina, today. This time tied Jack
for the NUMBER ONE slot in the country in the event.
OCTOBER 2015
10/8/15: Taksa Watts honored with one of eleven
2015 Henry L. Shattuck City Champion Awards
SEPTEMBER 2015
9/2/15: NISCA posts 2015 National Rankings -
in Public Schools with enrollments of 900 or less,
Weston Boys are Number Two in the USA,
and Weston Girls take first-ever National Title.
