Depth helps Classical swimmers splash past Peabody

The Classical High swim team got the job done with depth in a 100-83 win over Peabody Tuesday at Peabody.?I?m really happy for the kids. It was a great meet,” Classical coach Denise Silva said.The Rams (2-3) were led by double winner Kevin Chasse, first in the 50 free (26.2) and the 100 free (59.11). Erinn Daly won the 200 free (2:07); Bobby Choquette, diving (172 points) and Simon Kazimierczyk, the 100 backstroke (1:11.17).The Rams also did well in the relays. Kazimierczyk, Brian Nelson, Daly and Wes Thomson won the 200 medley relay (2:01.49); Thomson, Nelson, Luigi Genao and Chasse, the 200 medley relay (2:01.49); and Daley, Dhimo Bitri, Chasse and Kazimierczyk, 400 free relay (4:13.94).Peabody (1-2) had some impressive performances as well. Alex Strakosha was a double winner with a first in the 200 individual medley (2:10.9) and 100 breaststroke (1:05). Both were state qualifying times. Maria Strakosha won the 100 butterfly with a state qualifying time of 1:03.9; Christine Shea, the 500 free (5:50, state qualifying time). Calin Curry took second in the 500 with a state qualifying time of 6:00. Peabody won the 200 free relay and qualified for the sectionals with Nina Pappacostas, Shea, M. Strakosha and Meghan Lurvey (2:00).M?head 117, Beverly 69At Beverly, the Magicians (2-0) got it done with Charlie Seltzer, Chris Rodts, Ryan Caliri and Zach Michael winning the 200 medley relay (1:52.60). Marblehead also won the 200 free relay (1:41.90) and the 400 free relay (3:57.25).Seltzer also won the individual medley (2:03.37) and the 500 free (5:13.10); Kylie Cronin, 50 free (26.12); Jake Driscoll, diving (194 points); and Hannah Verrette, 100 free (54.63) and 100 breaststroke (1:11.60).Danvers 100, S?scott 75At the Jewish Community Center in Marblehead, the Big Blue (1-3) had wins from Danielle Mayblyum in diving (151.6 points) and Kasey Kennedy, 500 free (5:55.02). Tessa Diaz took second in the 100 butterfly (1:08.41) and T.J. Delano, second in the 50 free (27.7).TRACKSt. Mary?s 118, Williams 30Boys winners for the Spartans were: Brendan Donahue, 7.57 in 55 and 43.63 in 300; Tony Mwangi, 12:27.66 in 2-mile; Stephen Cronin, long jump, 15-2; 4×400, 4:30, Stephen Cronin, Brennan Pramberg, Ryan Boisselle, Liam Foley.Girls winners for the Spartans were: Toni Vinciarelli, 7.92 in 55, 45.26 in 300 and 13-8 in long jump; Rachel Hanlon, 1:55.72 in 600; Tia Foglietta, 3:22 in 1000 (state qualifying time); Zuzu Haefner, 5-3 in high jump; Ellie Martin, shot put, 22-9; Diana Hallisey, 11.28 in 55 hurdles; 4×400 team, 5:04, Rachel Hanlon, Christina Hallisey, Bridget Cushing, Mollie Mello.