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CHSL League Meet results 11/15 and 11/16/24
Posted on 11/18/2024 | Mike Maltese
We set 2 new records.
Kate Swonder set the Bishop Foley School Record for 100 Butterfly with a time of 1:02.28, breaking a record that has stood since 1989.
Our 200 Freestyle Relay Team of Lorena Ledesma Fabian, Avery Wood, Kate Swonder, and Sophia Moceri broke the school and team record for the 200 Freestyle Relay with a time of 1:50.71.
As for league honors. Kate Swonder was All League in the 100 butterfly taking 5th place.
We had several placings as well.
FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS;
The United Swim and Dive Team had Catholic League Meet this weekend, taking several awards and setting a pair of new records.
Kate Swonder set the Bishop Foley School Record for 100 Butterfly with a time of 1:02.28, breaking a record that has stood since 1989.
Our 200 Freestyle Relay Team of Lorena Ledesma Fabian, Avery Wood, Kate Swonder, and Sophia Moceri broke the school and team record for the 200 Freestyle Relay with a time of 1:50.71.
As for league honors. Kate Swondeer was All League in the 100 butterfly taking 5th place.
Additonal places:
Sam Singler and 22nd and Lyric Edwards 23rd in the 200 Freestyle
Kate Swonder was 11th, Avery Wood 13th, Lorena Ledesma Faban 18th, and Natalie Lanfear 20th in the 200 IM
Sophia Moceri was 19th in the 50 Freestyle
Kate took 5th in Butterfly, setting a new school record with a time of 1:02.28, and earning All League honors, with Vanessa Hesse 20th, Lorena 21st, and Grace Malkowski 22nd in butterfly
Sophia was 19th and Ella Daly 23rd in the 100 Freestyle
Grace took 14th, Joscelyn Ryan 18th, Sam 20th and Lyric 21st in the 500 Freestyle
Vanessa was 15th, Ella 17th, Jade 19th, and Sohia Kozdinos 20th in the 100 backstroke
Avery was 10th and Joscelyn Ryan 16th for the 100 breaststroke.
The Medley Relay team Vanessa, Avery, Kate and ella was 7th.
200 Free Relay Team of Lorena, Avery, Kate, and Sophia took 7th and set a new team and school record with a time of 1:50.71
The 400 Free Relay team of Sophia, Vanessa, Natalie, and Ella took 6th.
Next up is MHSAA State Championship meet where Kate Swonder will compete for a state title in the 100 Butterfly and Avery Wood will compete for a state title in 100 Breaststroke on Friday the 22nd at Eastern Michigan University. Good Luck Ladies!
10/29/24 Meet vs Ferndale HS
Posted on 10/30/2024 | Mike Maltese
Last Night, the united Ventures took on the Eagles of Ferndale at Ferndale winning 94-73 to wrap the regular season with a record of 9-9. We challenged ourselves, swimming outside our normal races.
Joscelyn Ryan took 1st and Kaya Azzi 2nd in the 200 Freestyle
Natalie Lanfear took 2nd and Ella Daly 3rd in the 200 IM
Lorena Ledesma Fabian took 2nd and Sophia Moceri 3rd in the 50 free
Kate Swonder took 1st and Vanessa Hesse 2nd in the 100 Butterfly
Natalie took 2nd while Jade Myers was 3rd in the 100 Freestyle
Kate finished 1st and Lorena 3rd in the 500 freestyle
Jade took 1st in the 100 backstroke
Ella was 2nd and Vanessa 3rd in the 100 butterfly
200 Medley Relay team of Ella, Lorena, Kate and Sophia finished 1st.
200 Free Relay Team of Sophia, Natalia, Vanessa, and Sophia K took 1st while the team of Agna, Olivia, joscelyn, and Kaya took 3rd.
400 Free Relay Team of Kate, Jade, Lorena, and Ella took 2nd and Joscelyn, Avery, Kaya, and sophia took 3rd.
Next up is the Catholic League Championship Meet on Friday 11/15 and Saturday 11/16 at Waterford Kettering.
10/24/24 Meet vs DCDS and Groves
Posted on 10/25/2024 | Mike Maltese
Last night, the United Ventures went to Groves High School to take on both Groves and Country Day. We split the meet, falling to Groves 139-46 but taking the win vs Country Day 89-87.
Avery Wood was 2nd and Kate Swonder 3rd in the 200 IM
Lily Roma was 3rd in Diving
Kate took 2nd place in 100 Butterfly
Avery Wood took 3rd in the 100 Breaststroke
The 200 Medley Relay team of Vanessa, Kate, Avery, and Ella took 3rd.
The 200 Free Relay Team of Kate, Avery, Lorena, and Sophia took 1st.
The 400 Free relay team of Natalie, Gracie, Ella, and Kate took 3rd.
Next up, we wrap our regular season on Tuesday 10/29 at Ferndale, with a 6pm start time.
10/22/24 Meet @ CK
Posted on 10/23/2024 | Mike Maltese
Last night the united ventures took on Cranbrook in a back and forth meet, but fell 104-73 to bring our record to 7-8 with 2 regular season meets left before league championships.
Avery Wood took 2nd the 200 Individual Medley
Kate Swonder was 3rd in the 100 Butterfly
Vanessa Hesse was 1st and Ella Daly 2nd in the 100 Backstroke
Avery was 1st and Lorena 3rd in the 100 Breaststroke
200 Medley Relay Team of Vanessa, Avery, Kate, and Ella finished 3rd.
200 Freestyle team of Lorena, Sophia, Avery, and Kate was 1st, while the team of Vanessa, Lily, Kaya, and Joscelyn was 3rd.
400 Free relay Team of Ella, Sophia, Natalie, and Grace was 2nd and the team of Jade, Lyric, Sophia, and Joscelyn was 3rd.
Next up, the united ventures go to Birmingham Groves on THursday to take on both Groves and Country Day at 6pm.
10/17 swim meet vs Regina - Senior Night
Posted on 10/21/2024 | Mike Maltese
Last night, the United Ventures hosted Regina at our Senior Night, taking the win 128-53 and taking the time to honor our seniors, Lorena Ledesma Fabian and Sophia Kozadinos. Thank you both for everything you've given over the years.
Avery Wood took 1st, Kaya Azzi 2nd, and Lyric Edwards 3rd in the 200 Freestyle
Kate Swonder was 1st and Lorena Ledesma Fabian took 3rd in the 200 IM
Sophia Moceri was 1st and Ella Daly 2nd in the 50 Freestyle
Lily Roma was 3rd in Diving
Kate took 1st, Grace Malkowski 2nd, and Vannessa Hesse 3rd in the 100 Butterfly
Sophia took 1st, Ella 2nd, and Natalie Lanfear 3rd in the 100 Freestyle
Avery took 1st and Grace 3rd in the 500 Freestyle
Vannessa was 1st and Sophia Kazadinos 2nd, and Jade Myers 3rd in the 100 Backstroke
Lorena was 2nd and Joscelyn 3rd in the 100 Breaststroke
The 200 Medley Relay Team ofVanessa, Avery, Kate, and Ella took 1st and the team of Sophia, Agna, Samantha, and Oliva took 3rd
200 Free Relay Team of Sophia, Natalie, Grace and Lorena was 1st and the team of Vanessa, Lily, Kaya, and Joscleyn 3rd.
400 Free Relay Team of Sophia, Avery, Ella, and Kate took 1st while the team of Sophia, Jade, Joscelyn, and Kaya took 3rd.
Next up, the united Ventures go to Cranbrook on Tuesday 10/22 at 430pm.
10/10 Swim Meet @ Mercy vs Mercy/Liggett
Posted on 10/11/2024 | Mike Maltese
Yesterday, the united Ventures went to Mercy for a meet vs Mercy and the University of LIggett. We split the meet, losing to Mercy 136 - 49 and defeating Liggett 111-46, bringing the team record to 6-5.
Avery Wood finished 3rd in the 200 Freestyle
Vanessa Hesse finished 3rd in the 200 Individual Medley
Kate Swonder took 2nd in the 100 Butterfly
Vanessa took 3rd in the 100 backstroke
Avery took 2nd in the 100 Breaststroke
200 Medley Relay team of Vanessa, Avery, Kate, and Ella took 3rd place
200 Free Relay team of Avery, Kate, Ella, and Sophia took 2nd
and 400 Free relay team of Jade, Vanessa, Gracie, and Sophia took 2nd place.
Next up, is MISCA Swim meet on Saturday at Eastern Michigan University for qualifiers Avery Wood in the 100 Breaststroke and Kate Swonder in the 100 Butterfly. Next team meet, the ventures take on Marian and Greenhills at North Hills Middle School in a CHSL Tri-Meet on Tuesday 10/15 at 6pm.
10/9/24 Swim Meet vs Greenhills/CK
Posted on 10/09/2024
For Announcements:
Last Night the Ventures travelled to Whitmore lake to take on both Greenhills and Cranbrook, dropping the meet to both schools, bringing our record to 5-4.
Highlights of the meet is Kate Swonder getting her MHSAA state cut in the 100 Butterfly! Congratulations to Kate!
Other highlights:
Avery Wood took 3rd in the 200 Freestyle
Kate Swonder 2nd in the 100 butterfly
Avery was 1st in the 100 Breaststroke
200 Medley Relay team of Vanessa, Kate, Avery, and Ella took 3rd
200 Free Relay team of Lorena, Ella, SOphia, and Avery took 3rd
and 400 Free Relay team of Grace Vanesssa Kate and Sophia took 3rd.
Next up the ventures travel to Mercy to take on the Marlins in a CHSL clash on THursday 10/10 at 6pm.
10/1/24 Swim Meet @ Oxford
Posted on 10/02/2024
Last night the United Ventures went to Oxford in a battle with Wildcats, falling 114-69 brining our record to 5-2. There were a lot of great races.
Kate Swonder was 2nd in the 200 Individual Medley.
Avery Wood was 2nd and Sophia Moceri 3rd in the 50 freestyle
Lily Roma was 3rd in Diving.
Kate took 1st and Grace Malkowski 3rd in 100 Butterfly
Ella Daly was 3rd in the 100 Freestyle
Vanessa Hesse took 3rd in the 100 Backstroke
Avery took 1st and Lorena Ledesma Fabian 3rd in the 100 Breaststroke.
200 Medley Relay team of Vanessa, Avery, Kate, and Ella took 1st place.
200 Freestyle Relay team of Grace, Sophia, Avery, and Lorena took 2nd place
400 Freestyle Relay team of Kate, Natalie, Ella, and Sophia took 2nd place.
Next up is Oakland County Championships on Saturday 10/5, to be followed by an away meet at Whitmore lake to take on the combined team of Whitmore Lake and Green Hills on Tuesday 10/8.
9/24/24 Meet vs DC/Liggett - Avery Wood record!
Posted on 09/26/2024
Yesterday the United Ventures hosted Divine Child and the Liggett at Troy Athens, coming away with a split, losing to Divine Child 103-65 and beating Liggett 93-62 to raise the record to 5-1 to start the season. Highlight of the meet is given to Avery Wood, who made her MHSAA state cut in breast stroke with a time of 1:14.15. Congratulations Avery!
Other Highlights are:
Kate Swonder taking 2nd in the 200IM
Avery Wood taking 1st, Sophia Moceri 3rd in the 50 freestyle
Kate took 3rd in the 100 butterfly
Sophia took 3rd in the 100 Freestyle
Vanessa Hesse took 2nd in the 100 Backstroke
Avery took 1st in the 100 Breast Stroke
200 Medley Relay Team of Vanessa, Kate, Avery, and Ella took 2nd place
200 Freestyle Relay team of Avery, Grace, Lorena, and Sophia took 2nd.
Not only did Avery make her state cut in Breast Stroke, but set a new school and team record, breaking a record that has stood since 2000 with a time of 1:14.15
Next up, the United Ventures travel to Oxford on Tuesday October 1st to take on the Wildcats with a 6pm start time. Good Luck Ladies!
9/17/24 @ Athens Win
Posted on 09/18/2024
Last night the United Ventures took on the Red Hawks of Athens, and in a back and forth meet, came out with a 90-88 victory to start the season 4-0. This is the first win over a D1 school in program history.
Sophia Moceri took 2nd in the 200 Freestyle.
Kate Swonder took 1st and Natalie Lanfear 3rd in the 200 Individual Medley
Avery Wood took 2nd and Sophia Moceri 3rd in the 50 Freestyle.
Lily Roma took 2nd in Diving.
Kate took 2nd in 100 Butterfly
Ella Daly took 2nd and Natalie Lanfear 3rd in the 100 Freestyle
Lorena Ledesma Fabian took 1st and Joscelyn Ryan 2nd in the 500 Freestyle
Vanessa Hesse took 2nd the 100 Backstroke
Avery took 1st and Joscelyn took 2nd in the 100 Breaststroke
200 Medley Relay team of Vanessa, Avery, Kate and Ella took 1st and the team of Jade, Lorena, Natalie, and Lily took 3rd.
200 Freestyle Relay team of Natalie, Avery, Sophia, and Lorena took 1st place.
400 Freestyle Relay team of Kate, Jade, Ella, and Sophia took 2nd place, which sealed the win for the Ventures.
Congratulations Ladies on all your accomplishments! Up next is the first home meet of the season on Tuesday 9/24 at Troy Athens, 6pm start time, vs Divine Child and University of LIggett.
9/12/24 @ Henry Ford II Win
Posted on 09/18/2024
Last night the lady ventures of swim and dive took on both Lamphere and Henry Ford II High School, defeating both, 119-58 over Lamphere and 123-53 over Henry Ford, to begin the season 3-0. Oakland County Time cuts were made by Kate Swonder in the 100 butterfly and Avery Wood in the 50 Freestyle! Congratulations to both of you!
Great races were had by everyone.
Sophia Moceri took 1st in the 200 Freestyle
It was a clean sweep in the 200 Individual Medley with Kate finishing 1st, Natalie Lanfear 2nd, and Grace Malkowski 3rd.
Avery Wood took 2nd while making her Oakland County cut, while Sophia took 3rd in the 50 freestyle.
Lily Roma took 2nd in Diving
In the 100 Butterfly, Kate took 1st while making her Oakland County cut, while Grace took 2nd place.
Ella Daly took 2nd in the 100 Freestyle
Lorena Ledesma Fabian was 1st and Joscelyn Ryan 2nd in the 500 Freestyle
Jade Myers finished 1st and Ella Daly 2nd in the 100 Backstroke
Avery Wood took 1st and Lorena Ledesma Fabian 2nd in the 100 Breaststroke
Medley Relay Team of Jade, Avery, Kate, and Lorena took 1st while the team of Ella, Lily, Grace, and Joscelyn took 3rd.
200 Freestyle Relay team of Kaya, Sam, Agna and Lyric took 2nd.
The 400 Free Relay team of Kate, Ella, natalie, and Sophia took 1st while Jade, Sam, Joscelyn, and Lorena took 2nd
Next up the team travels to Athens to take on the Red Hawks, Tuesday 9/17 at 6pm
9/5/24 Swim Results @ Avondale
Posted on 09/13/2024
The United Ventures went to Avondale and defeated the Yellowjackets 125-45 to start the season out 1-0. Freshmen Avery Wood qualified for Oakland County meet in the 100 breaststroke in her first meet! Congratulations Avery!
There were several top 3 finishes all meet long. Sophia Moceri took 1st and Joscelyn Ryan 2nd in the 200 Freestyle.
Kate Swonder was 1st and Vanessa Hesse took 2nd in the 200 Individual Medley.
Avery Wood took 1st and Ella Daly 2nd in the 50 Freestyle.
Lily Roma took 1st in Diving.
Kate Swonder took 1st and Lorena Fabian 2nd in the 100 butterfly
Sophia Moceri took 1st and Natalie Lanfear 2nd in the 100 Freestyle
Grace Malkowski was 2nd and Joscelyn Ryan 3rd in the 500 Freestyle
Vanessa Hesse took 1st and Sophia Kozadinos 3rd in the 100 backstroke
Avery Wood took 1st, Lorena Ledesma Fabian, and Ella Daly took 1, 2, and 3 in the 100 breaststroke.
Medley Relay Team of Vanessa, Avery, Kate, and Ella took 1st, with Sophia, Lorena, Grace, and Lily taking 3rd in the 200 medley relay
200 freestyle Relay team of Sophia, Ella, Natalie, and Lorena took 1st and the team of Avery Samantha Singler, Lily, and Joscelyn took 3rd.
400 Free relay team of Vanessa, Kate, Natalie, and Sophia took 1st, with Sophia, Joscelyn, Sam, and Grace took 2nd.
Overall was a great meet winning 125-45. Next up with Lamphere and Henry Ford at Henry Ford II on Thursday 9/12 starting at 6pm.