Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Swimmers Deliver Strong Performances at Summer Sizzle Meet

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA (FSPY) swim team competed at the EEX Summer Sizzle Meet held June 26–28 at the Sonny Werblin Recreation Center Pool at Rutgers University in Piscataway. FSPY athletes earned numerous top finishes, personal-best performances, and YMCA Long Course National qualifying times across all age groups.

In the 11–12 age group, Avery Ruberto led with a third-place finish in the 200-meter breaststroke (2:57.28), establishing a new FSPY 11–12 Girls team record. She also placed fifth in the 100-meter breaststroke (1:22.25), sixth in the 200-meter individual medley (2:41.42), sixth in the 50-meter breaststroke (38.32), seventh in the 100-meter backstroke (1:16.51), and 16th in the 100-meter freestyle (1:07.75). Gabby Lukov placed fourth in the 200-meter backstroke (2:41.10) and sixth in the 100-meter backstroke (1:15.20). Jayden Yip recorded fifth-place finishes in both the 200-meter backstroke (2:42.39) and 400-meter individual medley (5:50.45).

The 13–14 age group produced strong performances. Eva Lubenow placed second in both the 100-meter butterfly (1:06.46) and 200-meter butterfly (2:33.13), earning her first YMCA Long Course National qualifying time. Milan Fevrier recorded third-place finishes in the 50-meter freestyle (27.90) and 50-meter butterfly (29.56), earning three new YMCA Long Course National qualifying times. Sophia Lukov achieved her first YMCA Long Course National qualifying time in the 200-meter breaststroke (2:52.05), placing fifth overall. Karen Blevins, Sophia Lukov, Eva Lubenow, and Milan Fevrier broke the FSPY team record in the 400-meter Medley Relay with a time of 4:41.94.

The 15 & Over group continued FSPY's strong showing. Janice Yip placed third in the 50-meter butterfly (28.47) and fifth in the 100-meter butterfly (1:03.60), with multiple swims achieving YMCA Long Course National qualifying standards. Jane Kavanagh placed fourth in the 200-meter freestyle (2:07.59) while achieving a YMCA Long Course National qualifying time. Rose Ferreiro earned a second-place finish in the 50-meter backstroke (31.38) and achieved YMCA Long Course National qualifying times in both backstroke events.

For more information, contact Chris Karelus, Head Coach and Director of Competitive Aquatics, at (908) 889-8880.

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