Marjory Stoneman Douglas Swim Team Closes Season With Strong Performances at State Championship

Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp 8Shares Marjory Stoneman Douglas Swim Team. {Courtesy} The Marjory Stoneman Douglas swim team wrapped up its season at the State Championships, highlighted by several personal-best performances. Sophomore captain Benjamin Ruytenbeek led the boys Eagles with an 11th-place finish in the 50-yard freestyle, recording a personal-best time of 21.49 seconds. He also helped the boys 400-yard freestyle relay team post its fastest time of the season, though it did not advance to the finals. Ruytenbeek added another personal best with a leadoff split of 48.18 seconds in the 4 100-yard freestyle relay with Joey Villalobos, Anthony Severini and Roman Kondrashov. Kondrashov also competed in the 200 and 500 freestyle following his win at Districts and runner-up finish at Regionals. Junior Nikki Harrypersad also had a strong showing, finishing ninth in the 100-yard freestyle, She also swam in the 200 yard freestyle along with the 4 400-yard freestyle r