The MLWGS Girls Team captured the 2A State Swim Championship last Thursday at SwimRVa, making this their 5th consecutive title win. The team compiled an assortment of top-tier finishes. The Aquatic Lady Dragons finished with 354 points.
The MLWGS boys finished second with 351 points, repeating their success from last year. The Dragons’ Noah Ratliff (’20-Richmond) won the 100 butterfly with a time of 52.49. Henry Paulson (’20-Richmond) captured the 100 breaststroke title with a time of 1:01.86. Teammate, Joseph Mistretta (’19-Henrico), placed second in 1:03.82. The team of Ratliff, Lorenzo Galang (’22-Chesterfield), Bryce Mortimer (’22-Richmond) and Paulson were victorious in the 400 free relay.
Congratulations to coaches Matt Chocklett and Heather Kemmerly. All those early morning swims have reaped this success.