Cheshire High School's Journey to Fourth Place at the 2025 CIAC Girls Class L Swimming Championship

The 2025 CIAC Girls Class L swimming championship showcased some of the best talent in the state, with teams and individual swimmers pushing their limits. Cheshire High School finished in a strong fourth place with 479 points, trailing behind the champion Ridgefield High School, which dominated the meet with 930 points. Despite not capturing any relay titles, Cheshire demonstrated remarkable individual performances and team depth that made their journey to fourth place a story worth telling.

Cheshire swimmer diving into the pool at the 2025 CIAC Girls Class L Championship

Strong Individual Performances That Shaped Cheshire’s Success

Cheshire High School’s success largely came from standout individual swimmers who excelled in their events. Two swimmers in particular, Mackenzie Hearrin and Annabelle Superchi, not only led the team but also made a mark at the State Open after the Class L championships.

• Annabelle Superchi won the 200-yard individual medley (IM) with a time of 2:06.19. Her performance was a highlight of the meet and showed her versatility and endurance across all four strokes.

• Mackenzie Hearrin claimed first place in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:04.90, demonstrating powerful technique and speed in the pool.

  
  

Both swimmers went on to earn victories at the State Open, confirming their status as top competitors beyond the Class L level.

Gabrielle Williamson also contributed significantly to the team’s overall points, finishing fourth in the 200-yard freestyle. Her consistent performance added valuable points and momentum for Cheshire.

Relay Events and Team Depth

While Cheshire did not win any relay events at the championship, the team showed strong competitiveness. The 200-yard medley relay team finished in second place, just behind Wilton, who won with a time of 1:50.07. This near-win in the medley relay highlighted the team’s depth and coordination.

Ridgefield High School, the champions, dominated the relay events by winning both the 200-yard and 400-yard freestyle relays with times of 1:37.95 and 3:30.53 respectively. Their relay strength was a key factor in securing their second straight CIAC Class L swimming title.

Other Notable Past Performances from Cheshire Swimmers

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• Elizabeth Boyer placed fourth in the 200-yard freestyle, showing great endurance and speed.

• Lily Kurtz earned sixth place in the 100-yard breaststroke, adding important points in a highly competitive event.

• Lindsay Smalec was a standout in two events, finishing second in the 100-yard butterfly and third in the 100-yard backstroke. Her versatility and skill in multiple strokes were crucial for the team.

  
  

These performances reflect a well-rounded team effort, with multiple swimmers scoring points across different events.

Cheshire High School swimmers competing in the 200-yard medley relay at the 2025 CIAC Girls Class L Championship

What This Fourth Place Means for Cheshire High School

Finishing fourth in a competitive field like the CIAC Girls Class L swimming championship is a significant achievement. Cheshire High School showed that while they may not have the depth of Ridgefield, their top swimmers can compete at the highest level and win individual titles. The team’s ability to place multiple swimmers in the top six across various events speaks to strong coaching, training, and commitment.

The experience gained by swimmers like Hearrin, Superchi, and Williamson will be invaluable for future meets. Their success at the State Open further proves that Cheshire’s swimmers are ready to challenge the best in the state.

Looking Ahead: Building on a Strong Foundation

Cheshire’s journey to fourth place highlights the importance of developing both individual talent and team depth. While relay wins eluded them this year, the close second-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay shows potential for future relay success.

The team can build on this foundation by focusing on:

• Enhancing relay team coordination and speed

• Continuing to develop versatile swimmers like Lindsay Smalec who can score points in multiple events

• Supporting top performers to maintain and improve their competitive edge

  
  

With these steps, Cheshire High School is well positioned to climb higher in the rankings in upcoming seasons.

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