Ten Deerfield girls varsity swimming and diving team members received All-NEPSAC honors for their achievements in the pool during the 2018-2019 season.
Niki Pelletier ’20 received All-NEPSAC honors in the 200 Freestyle and 100 Butterfly events. At the New England Championship meet, Niki finished sixth in 200 yard freestyle and captured gold in the 100 yard butterfly event.
Senior co-captain Bailyn Prichett ’19 was an All-NEPSAC honor in the 200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle events. She finished 11th in the 200 yard freestyle and sixth in the 500 yard freestyle events at this year’s New England Championships.
Second-year Deerfield swimmer, Taylor Coan ’21 was awarded All-NEPSAC honors in the 50 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle events. Taylor swam to a 12th place finish in the 50 yard freestyle and a tenth place finish in the 100 yard freestyle events at the New England Championships.
Darcy Del Real ’21 was also a double All-NEPSAC honoree in the 100 Butterfly and 100 Backstroke events. At the New England Championships, Darcy was ninth in the 100 yard butterfly and 13th in the 100 yard backstroke.
Senior Mina Liang earned All-NEPSAC honors in the 100 Freestyle and 100 Breaststroke events. At the championship meet she finished 11th in the 100 yard freestyle and seventh in the 100 yard breaststroke events.
Caroline Mahony ’21 received All-NEPSAC honors in the 100 Butterfly event. She finished 11th in this event at the championship meet.
Izzy Hamlen ’20 was awarded All-NEPSAC honors in the 100 Backstroke event. Izzy placed fourth in the 100 yard backstroke at New Englands.
Sydney Bluestein ’21 was named to the All-NEPSAC team in the 1 Meter Diving event. This year, Sydney captured the silver medal at the New England Championships in this event. Fellow diving teammate, Monet Meyer ’19 also received All-NEPSAC recognition in the 1 Meter Diving event. Monet placed fourth in the event at the New England Championship. Izzy McDonald ’20 is the third Deerfield diver to receive All-NEPSAC honors this season. Izzy finished in 12th place at this year’s championship event.
Deerfield’s All-NEPSAC Swimming & Diving Award Winners:
- Nikki Pelletier ’20 – 200 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly
- Bailyn Prichett ’19 – 200 Freestyle, 500 Freestyle
- Taylor Coan ’21 – 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
- Darcy Del Real ’22 – 100 Butterfly, 100 Backstroke
- Mina Liang ’19 – 100 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke
- Caroline Mahony ’21 – 100 Butterfly
- Izzy Hamlen ’20 – 100 Backstroke
- Sydney Bluestein ’21 – 1 Meter Diving
- Monet Meyer ’19 – 1 Meter Diving
- Izzy McDonald ’20 – 1 Meter Diving
This season, the Big Green captured the bronze medal at the New England Championship meet, collectively accumulating 228 points.
Congratulations to the girls varsity swimming & diving team on their season!
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