Westchester Aquatics Club

Congratulations to Claire Reed on her Commitment to Georgetown University!

Claire, we are so thrilled for you and incredibly excited to watch you take this next step in your academic and athletic journey. Your versatility across multiple events, relentless work ethic, character, leadership, and consistency in and out of the pool have opened the door to a truly special opportunity.

Success like this is built over years of dedication, perseverance, and showing up day after day ready to work, compete, and improve. Claire has continually demonstrated what it means to be dependable, coachable, and resilient, always willing to take on whatever challenge is placed in front of her.

We are so proud of everything you have accomplished and cannot wait to see all that you will achieve at Georgetown. Wishing you nothing but success as you continue your journey at the next level.

Go Hoyas! 💙🐾

Congratulations to Sunny Kang on her Commitment to Brown University!

For the past 11 years, Sunny has been a Wolverine, and during that time we have watched her grow not only into an exceptional athlete, but into an incredible young woman. Nothing about this accomplishment happened overnight. Every early morning, every yard, every set, every hard practice, and every quiet choice added up over time.

Sunny has earned this next chapter through unwavering commitment, resilience, humility, and the kind of work ethic that does not always ask for attention, but consistently shows in the moments that matter most. Her journey is a reminder that long-term dedication, trust in the process, and perseverance truly pay off.

We are beyond proud of you, Sunny, and so grateful to have been a part of your journey for the last 11 years. We cannot wait to watch you continue your academic and athletic career at Brown University and thrive at the next level.

The best is still ahead.

Go Bears! 🐻💙

Good Afternoon Wolverines Families,

What an outstanding championship stretch for our athletes! We had swimmers competing at both the NYPHSAA Section 1 Championships and the CHSAA City Championships, and the performances across the board reflected tremendous hard work, composure, and growth.

Below is a full recap of results.

NYPHSAA Section 1 Championships (Boys)

Completed: February 9–10, 2026
SCY – Felix Festa Middle School Pool, West Nyack, NY

Our Section 1 group delivered multiple finals appearances, personal bests, relay podium finishes, and NYS qualifying swims.

Kieran Lee – Scarsdale Senior High School

Double Sectional Champion | NYS Qualifier

100 Backstroke – Champion

52.55 (Prelims)

51.90 (Finals) – NYS

200 IM – Champion

1:56.94 (Prelims)

1:53.86 (Finals) – Season Best, NYS

Relay Highlights

400 Free Relay Anchor – 48.82 split (Finals)

200 Medley Relay Leadoff – 25.12

Emmanuel Yepez – Mamaroneck High School

Top 4 Finish | NYS Qualifier

100 Butterfly – 4th Overall

53.46 (Prelims)

53.15 (Finals) – NYS

50 Free – Finals Appearance

23.33 / 23.35

Relay Highlights

200 Medley Relay Fly – 23.86 (2nd place finish)

400 Free Relay – 49.98 split

Grayson Dixon – Horace Greeley High School

100 Free – 9th Overall

51.22 (Prelims)

50.03 (Finals – Season Best)

Relay Highlights

200 Free Relay – 22.52 split (1st place – NYS)

400 Free Relay – 50.36 split (3rd place)

Ethan Chen – Croton High School

500 Free – 12th Overall

5:09.08 / 5:09.46

200 IM – Finals

2:08.43 / 2:09.30

Relay Highlights

400 Free Relay – 50.08 split

200 Medley Relay Fly – 25.26

Dylan Tuchman – Scarsdale Senior High School

100 Fly – 12th Overall

58.56 (Prelims)

56.72 (Finals)

Relay Highlights

400 Free Relay – 52.58 split

200 Medley Relay Fly – 25.97

Terence Liu – Scarsdale Senior High School

100 Back – Finals

58.66 (Prelims PB)

58.55 (Finals PB)

50 Back – Personal Best Splits

28.48 / 28.55

Aaron He – Scarsdale Senior High School

200 Free – Season Best

2:00.96

Strong continued development in sprint and middle-distance freestyle.

Gio Polenzani – Pelham Memorial High School

Relay Contributions

200 Free Relay – 27.06

400 Free Relay Anchor – 1:01.79

Valuable championship relay experience.

CHSAA City Championships

Completed: February 6–8, 2026
SCY – East Meadow, NY

Aaron Flores – Fordham Preparatory School

Aaron delivered a strong championship meet with two finals appearances.

100 Breaststroke

1:10.49 (Prelims – 21st)

1:08.60 (Finals – 18th)

A significant evening improvement showed stronger race control and finishing speed.

200 Individual Medley

2:11.34 (Prelims – 12th)

2:10.02 (Finals – 12th)

Aaron returned for finals and improved his time, demonstrating versatility and composure across all four strokes.

Christian Driver – Fordham Preparatory School

Christian represented Fordham Prep with strong sprint performances and key relay contributions.

Individual Events

50 Free – 24.42

100 Free – 54.01

Relay Contributions

200 Medley Relay (Anchor) – 23.84

200 Freestyle Relay (Anchor) – 23.48

Competing in both sprint events and anchoring relays, Christian demonstrated speed, confidence, and valuable championship racing experience.

Congratulations to these swimmers and their families !

Congratulations to Our USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Honorees !

Today, USA Swimming announced the complete list of 2024–25 Scholastic All-America recipients. This prestigious honor recognizes athletes in grades 9–12 who maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA and met one or more competition criteria during the qualifying period of September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. “Each year, our Scholastic All-America honorees remind us of what excellence looks like both in and out of the pool,” said USA Swimming Managing Director of Sport Development Joel Shinofield. “These athletes continue to raise the bar, and their dedication shows the remarkable future of our sport. As we head towards the LA 2028 Games, it’s inspiring to see so many club swimmers who demonstrate the discipline, character, and balance required to excel in the classroom and pool.” We are incredibly proud to announce that The Wolverines placed seven swimmers on the Scholastic All-America Team.

Congratulations to:

Alba Arnall
Ines Arnall
Noah Barrett
Serene Jourdy
Sunny Kang
Maddie LaFleur
Kieran Lee

This achievement reflects outstanding commitment, discipline, and balance in both academics and athletics. Congratulations to these athletes and their families on this well-deserved recognition !

Swimmingly Carle

Happy Thanksgiving !

I want to take a moment to appreciate not just the holiday, but the incredible swim-team culture we’ve built together. Our team is defined by dedication, support, and the way we push each other to be better — whether it’s powering through challenging practices, cheering from the pool deck, or celebrating new personal bests.

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to coach you. Each of you brings something unique to this team, and I’m also grateful for the blessings your families bring—their support, encouragement, and commitment that help make everything we do possible.

As we head into the holiday, I hope you enjoy a well-deserved break filled with rest, great food, and quality time with your family. Take this time to slow down, celebrate the simple pleasures of the holiday, and appreciate the moments that matter most.

Wishing you and your families a warm, joyful Thanksgiving Day !

Swimmingly Carle & the Wolverines Coaching Staff.

Good Afternoon,

Please join me in congratulating Serene Jourdy, a junior at Horace Greeley High School, on making her verbal commitment to Harvard University!

This is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to Serene’s hard work, dedication, and excellence both in the pool and in the classroom. She will be a huge asset to Harvard’s program as she continues her academic and swimming career at the next level.

We also want to recognize Serene’s family for their constant support and encouragement throughout her journey—this milestone is a celebration for all of them.

Congratulations, Serene !

Swimmingly Carle

🏊‍♀️ 2025 Girls Section 1 Swimming Championships

Felix Festa Middle School - West Nyack, New York - November 10, 2025

Congratulations to the following Lady Wolverine swimmers on their outstanding performances at the 2025 Girls Section 1 Swimming Championships! The team displayed incredible determination, teamwork, and competitive spirit — earning top finishes, State qualifications, and even All-American consideration honors.

🏅 Meet Highlights:

Serene Jourdy – 🥇 1st place in Girls 100 Back (55.54Y) and Girls 100 Fly (55.16Y)

Earned All-American Consideration in both events 👏

Claire Reed – 🥇 1st place in Girls 100 Breast (1:04.13Y) and 4th in Girls 200 IM (2:08.12Y)

Sunny Kang – 🥈 2nd place in Girls 500 Free (4:55.48Y) and 🥉 3rd in Girls 200 IM (2:07.12Y)

Earned All-American Consideration in the 500 Freestyle 🌟

Madeleine La Fleur – 🥈 2nd place in both Girls 100 Free (52.07Y) and Girls 50 Free (24.04Y)

Alexandra Horney – 🥈 2nd place in Girls 200 IM (2:07.02Y) and 4th in Girls 100 Breast (1:06.27Y)

Finley White – 🥈 2nd place in Girls 100 Breast (1:05.71Y) and 6th in Girls 200 IM (2:11.13Y)

Sophie Reis – 🥉 3rd place in Girls 200 Free (1:51.99Y) and 5th in Girls 500 Free (5:06.36Y)

Eva Morin – 🥉 3rd place in Girls 100 Back (57.35Y)

Sofia Torres – 🥉 3rd place in Girls 100 Breast (1:06.03Y) and 4th in Girls 200 Free (1:52.51Y)

Additional Notable Finishes:
Clara Cattanach (4th – Girls 100 Fly, 5th – Girls 100 Back), Vivien Chen (5th – Girls 100 Free), Maeve Galimi (7th – Girls 500 Free), Daphne Green (9th – Girls 100 Free), Clare McGlynn (10th – Girls 100 Free), Minyi Fang (13th – Girls 50 Free), and Gabriella Pinto (10th – Girls 500 Free) all contributed key points and strong performances for the team.

🌟 State Qualifiers

A huge congratulations to the following swimmers who have qualified for States — a testament to their hard work, discipline, and dedication throughout the season:

Clara Cattanach • Vivien Chen • Ying Fang • Maeve Galimi • Daphne Green • Alex Horney • Serene Jourdy • Sunny Kang • Madeleine La Fleur • Clare McGlynn • Claire Reed • Sophie Reis • Sofia Torres • Finley White

We are so proud of all our swimmers for their incredible efforts at the 2025 Girls Section 1 Swimming Championships— and we can’t wait to cheer you on at States! 💪🏆

💥 Freshman Championship Highlights – Christian Driver

Christian Driver, a freshman at Fordham Prep, had an outstanding performance at the Freshman Championship, finishing as the third-highest point earner for the team.

Christian medaled in all his events and achieved personal best times in both:

🥉 50 Freestyle – 24.66 (3rd Place)

🏅 100 Freestyle – 54.14 (4th Place)

His hard work, focus, and competitive drive continue to make an impact for Fordham Prep. Congratulations, Christian, on an incredible meet and a strong start to your high school swimming career! 👏🏊‍♂️

Congrats to these swimmers and their families !

Swimmingly Carle

Good Afternoon,

Honoring the sacrifices so many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day. The United States will remain the land of the free so long as it is the home of the brave.

Today, we express our deepest gratitude to all who have served and to the families who have supported them. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice inspire us all.

May God bless our Veterans and their families.

Swimmingly Carle

🎉 Lady Wolverines Take 10 Divisional Titles at Section 1 Championships ! 🏆

Section 1 – Girls Varsity Divisional Championship Results
October 15, 2025

Dear Team,

Please join us in congratulating our Lady Wolverines on an incredible showing at the Section 1 Divisional Championships, where they captured 10 individual gold medals across multiple events!

🥇 League 1 Highlights

Alexandra Hornery (9th, Scarsdale HS) – 1st Place 200 IM & 100 Breaststroke

Serene Jourdy (10th, Horace Greeley HS) – 1st Place 100 Butterfly & 100 Backstroke

Sunny Kang (10th, Scarsdale HS) – 1st Place 500 Freestyle, 2nd Place 200 IM

Sophie Reis (10th, Scarsdale HS) – 1st Place 200 Freestyle, 2nd Place 500 Freestyle

Sofia Torres (11th, Eastchester HS) – 3rd Place 200 IM, 4th Place 500 Freestyle

Finley White (10th, Fox Lane HS) – 2nd Place 100 Breaststroke, 6th Place 200 IM

Clara Cattanach (11th, Fox Lane HS) – 4th Place 100 Backstroke, 6th Place 100 Butterfly

Maeve Galimi (9th, Ursuline) – 5th Place 200 Freestyle, 6th Place 500 Freestyle

Olivia Gourevitch (10th, Mamaroneck HS) – 9th Place 200 Freestyle, 10th Place 500 Freestyle

Ying Fang (9th, Scarsdale HS) – 9th Place 50 Freestyle, 13th Place 100 Freestyle

Nathalie Liu (10th, Scarsdale HS) – 12th Place 100 Butterfly, 13th Place 100 Breaststroke

🏊‍♀️ League 2 Highlights

Gabi Pinto (8th, Pelham HS) – 1st Place 200 Freestyle & 500 Freestyle

Claire Reed (10th, Pelham HS) – 1st Place 200 IM & 100 Breaststroke

Sofia Fasolino (10th, New Rochelle HS) 2nd Place 100 Butterfly & 3rd Place 200 IM

💪 League 4 Highlights

Maddie LaFleur (10th, BHPVW) – 1st Place 50 Freestyle & 100 Freestyle

Evan Morin (10th, BHPVW) – 2nd Place 100 Backstroke & 100 Butterfly

Vivian Chen (10th, Croton-Hen Hud) – 2nd Place 100 Freestyle, 4th Place 50 Freestyle

Daphne Green (8th, Ardsley-Dobbs Ferry) – 3rd Place 200 IM, 6th Place 100 Butterfly

Clare McGlynn (9th, RBBRN) – 4th Place 100 Freestyle, 6th Place 200 Freestyle

Mae Rucci (Bronxville HS) – 7th Place 500 Freestyle, 9th Place 200 Freestyle

Elena McGlynn (8th, RBBRN) – 15th Place 100 Backstroke

Clara Shanley (9th, Bronxville HS) – 13th Place 100 Butterfly, 16th Place 100 Backstroke

👏 Congratulations to all our swimmers and their families for their dedication, teamwork, and excellence in the pool! We’re so proud of each of you for representing the Wolverines with heart and determination.

Go Wolverines! 💙💛

Swimmingly Carle

Westchester Aquatic Club is incredibly proud to announce that Ines Arnall has made her verbal commitment to swim at Stanford University! 🎉

Ines’s hard work, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence—both in and out of the pool—have led her to this amazing opportunity. A standout athlete and teammate, Ines has been a force on the Westchester Aquatic Club roster, and we know she will make a powerful impact as a Cardinal.

Please join us in congratulating Ines on this exciting next step in her swimming and academic journey. We can’t wait to see all she accomplishes at Stanford!

Go Ines ! Go Stanford! Go WEST! ❤️💪🐻