On Tuesday, Dec. 16, MT’s swim team competed against J.P. McCaskey at home. Township took the win with a score of 118-65.

In the 100 freestyle, senior Cole Richards led the team to first place with the time of 51.58. In the 500 freestyle, the Blue Streaks took the win again thanks to freshman Evander Nowak who raced the time 5:27.01. Township also took the win in the 100 butterfly with freshman Micah Davies’ 0:54.21 finish. Additionally, in the 200 individual medley, senior Kent Sarsuleo raced 2.13.10, adding yet another win for Township. Sophomore Bella Del Castillo also took the win for Township on the 200 freestyle relay, simultaneously setting a new pool record.

“Both our divers and swimmers competed really hard and I think the final score definitely reflected the team’s hard work,” sophomore Lily Burge said.

Burge also talked about how, despite Township’s smaller team size, they fought hard.

“I think that even with a smaller team this year, we were really strong and just went out and tried our best. I think the atmosphere and energy of home meets definitely helps us and gets us all more excited,” she said.

Township lost to Wilson on Thursday, Dec. 18 by a score of 134-51. Their next meet will take place on Thursday, Jan. 8 at Cumberland Valley HS.