The Smithtown-Hauppauge Boys’ Swimming & Diving team captured their 1st combined Section XI Championship yesterday at Stony Brook University. Smithtown/Hauppauge won the team title with 327.5 points, Connetquot/East Islip scored 267, Ward Melville 224, Half Hollow Hills 217 and Huntington/Harborfields 215.
The relay teams of John Holler, Dylan Gallub, Tyler Gallub and Alex Trzakowski won the 200-medley (1:37.83) and the 200-freestyle medley relay (1:27.12). Dylan Gallub was fourth in the 50 freestyle and Trzakowski was fifth in the same race.
“The divers’ performance gave us a huge boost towards the team title,” said Smithtown/Hauppauge coach Ray Willie. “And winning the 200-medley relay and the 200 freestyle relay enabled us to seal the deal. Holler really came through in the 200 IM. I think overall we all improved in our events this season.”
Perhaps the closest race belonged to Comsewogue senior Noah Giunta. He earned his third straight title in the 100-butterfly, clocking in 50.09. Evan Spagnoletti of Huntington/Harborfields/Whitman placed second in 50.52.
Giunta also finished second in the 100-yard backstroke. Martin Perecinsky of Kings Park was named the Most Outstanding Swimmer at the meet after he won the 100 backstroke in an All-American time of 49.84, and the 200 free (1:40.86).
Final Results – HERE
Full Newsday Article – HERE