Eagle Times Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Connecticut River Valley Stingrays youth swim team wrapped up its summer season with a first place finish at Vermont State Swim Association State Championship at Upper Valley Aquatic Center in White River Junction, Vt.
Competing in Division 4, it was the first time every single team member entered in the meet scored points for the Stingrays.
Ruby Kiefer of Londonderry, 14, was this year’s top point finisher with 72 points for the Stingrays. In addition, Ari Cioffi of Springfield, 18, Rowan Caulkins of Springfield, 16, and Janie Thompson of Springfield, 18, all earned more than 50 points. Noah Waterman of Springfield, 13, and Ashton White of Claremont, N.H., 8, earned over 40 points. Aubrey Seman of Reading, 16, Theresea “TT” Marquise of Bellows Falls, 12, and Mollee Thurston of Bellows Falls, 12, each earned over 20 points.
During the swim meet, Janie Thompson won the Vermont Swim Association Scholarship to be used toward her college education. Thompson will be heading to the University of Vermont in the fall.
After seven years of coaching the team, Coach Ann Thompson will be stepping down as head coach.
“I will certainly miss this wonderful team that we have built and the many amazing swimmers,” she said. “Thanks for all the support over the years.”
EdgarMay Executive Director Christian Craig lauded Thompson’s commitment to competitive swimming in our region.
“Ann provided an amazing competitive swimming experience for hundreds of children in the greater Springfield region. Her passion and ability to connect with swimmers will be greatly missed.”
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