Bristol Central’s girls swim team got off to a strong start, winning the opening meet of the season against cross-town rival Bristol Eastern.

There were several standout performances for the Rams. They swept the 2oo Individual Medley, with Madison Pikiell, Isabel Paolina and Madison Laprise taking first through third.

Central also swept the 100 freestyle, with Pikiell, Christina Tomcak and Taylor Sisson taking the top 3 three places.

Other First places finishers for Central were Katelyn Holleran in the 50 freestyle, Camille Attle in the 100 fly and 100 breast stroke, and Alayna Lawson 100 backstroke.

The 200 Medley relay team (Holleran, Pikiell, Attle, Tomcak) and the 200 Free Relay team (Taylor Sisson, Samantha Chapman, Janelly Luis-Fuentes, Brianna Lamothe) also took firsts.

In the Senior Spotlight:  Kateyln Hammell (diver) – personal best score!

Coach Adrienne Bentley was very pleased with the team’s performance, both in and out of the pool. “We had great swims all around. I was nervous about maintaining social distancing during what has always been a very electric competition, but the Ladies did a fabulous job maintaining social distancing, cheering each other on and handling business in the pool.  We had 17 best times and the girls looked fabulous and strong!”

Coach Bentley added, “Eastern is a powerful team and their divers are always so graceful. We weren’t sure what we were going into.”

Central is now 1-0, Eastern is 0-1.