The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) girls swimming and diving season delivered standout individual performances during the week of Oct. 23-29, headlined by Greenwich sophomore Alden Charette. Charette secured the FCIAC diving championship with a commanding score of 560.85 points, establishing herself as a premier force in the state’s competitive diving circuit. Her dominance in the pool highlights the depth of talent emerging from the Greenwich program, setting a high bar for upcoming regional and state competitions.
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Meanwhile, Hamden’s senior Valentina DeStefanis and sophomore Elsa Erard showcased exceptional versatility, combining individual event wins with crucial relay contributions. DeStefanis claimed victory in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:58.52, while Erard captured the 200 IM (2:29.12) and 100 breaststroke (1:13.28). Despite a team loss to North Haven, both swimmers anchored the winning 200 medley relay (2:02.29) and 400 freestyle relay (4:06.05), demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes dual meets.
Additional top performances came from Amity senior Caroline Del Prete and West Haven senior Emily Falanga, who drove their respective teams’ offensive efforts. Del Prete won the diving event with 185.85 points in an 81-78 victory over Daniel Hand, proving decisive in a tight contest. Falanga, meanwhile, swept the 50 freestyle (28.12) and 100 freestyle (1:02.84) and contributed to the winning 200 medley relay (2:09.79) in a loss to Shelton. These results underscore the competitive balance across the CIAC, with multiple programs producing elite-level times and scores.
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