WMC Swim Teams Kick Off '11-'12 Campaign

On Thursday, Dec. 1, the West Morris Central Boys' Swim Team started its season off with a win against sister school West Morris Mendham.

The boys began and ended the meet with wins in the 200 Medley Relay (Donnelly, Antonucci, Schommer, and Holm) and 400 Free Relay (Holm, Antonucci, Schommer, and Gruby). 

Picking up individual wins were Michael Schommer (200 Free), Matt Gruby (50 Free), and Matt Donnelly (100 Breast). Devon Holm (200 IM, 100 Fly) and Troy Antonucci (100 Free, 100 Back) had two second place finishes each, followed by Michael Schommer with a second place finish in the 400 Free.      

The West Morris Central Girls' Team didn't fare as well, losing to a strong Mendham team. A strong effort was put forth by senior Jessica Chu, who led the way with a first place finish in the 50 Free, and a second place finish in the 100 Free. 

Katie Papa (200 IM, 400 Free) and Molly Shannon (100 Breast) both finished second in their events. The 200 Free Relay (Papa, Stricker, Schmitt, and Chu) also placed second. Both teams will be back in the pool on Friday, Dec. 9 against Madison.  

Strong showing at Invitational

The swim teams also competed in the Pope John Invitational during the first weekend in December.  

The team did very well with many best times. Senior Paige Stricker placed 2nd in the 500 Free, and 6th in the 200 Free. Katie Papa finished 4th in the 50 Free, and 6th in the 100 Free. Matt Gruby placed 5th in the 500 Free, and 12th in the 100 Fly. Devon Holm finished 8th in both the 100 Back and 200 IM. Molly Shannon finished 10th in the 100 Breast. Andrew Tamburrino rounded out the scoring with a 12th place finish in the 500 Free.

All information and photos provided by the Swim Team's Parents Association President Shelley Stricker.