LYNN — Lynn’s co-op swim team held its end-of-season banquet. With the season in the books, swimmers and divers were given awards to celebrate their winter achievements.
Captains Kaydee Rouse and Jackson Gatlin received Most Valuable Swimmer awards, as well as Male and Female Swimmer of the Year awards.
Rouse, who attends Lynn English, scored the most points on the team in addition to being named Lynn City Champion in the 100 backstroke. Rouse was also recognized as a Greater Boston League All-Star.
Lynn Classical was well-represented by Gatlin, who was the Lynn City Champion in the 100 butterfly and crowned GBL champion in the 100 backstroke on top of being named a GBL All-Star.
Coaches Charlie Rowe and Denise Silva presented the next award to senior captain Amanda Hughes, of Classical. Hughes was awarded the Michael and Michelle Conlon award. The award is given to a swimmer who best demonstrates dedication and excellence in the classroom and pool. Hughes was the City Champion in the 100 breaststroke, a GBL All-Star, and team scholar-athlete.
The Coach’s award was given to Kelsey Sinapius. Sinapius, who did a little bit of everything, took part in the 400 freestyle relay in addition to swimming the 500 free. Against Revere, Sinapius took home first place in the 500 freestyle.
Next was David Gamero, who received the Male Monogram award. Gamero was a key part of relay races throughout the season and participated in the 200 and 400 medley relays.
Next season’s captains were also named: Solomon Srey and Mohamed Sherata.
Complete awards
Most Valuable: Rouse and Gatlin
Most Improved: Sherata
Coaches: Sinapius
Peter A. Sawin Unsung Hero: Srey
Diving: Geandry Gonzalez-Silverio
Ram: Zainab Al-Warshani
Monogram Club: Gamero and Candace Chhoeuth
Red and Gray: Darvin Kuffour and Madisen McHale
Boosters: Catherine Bushway
Photography Appreciation: Brandon Sox
AD: Josh Mower
Female Swimmer of the Year: Rouse
Male Swimmer of the Year: Gatlin
John Cahill Outstanding Underclassman: Jason Silva
GBL All-Conference: Gatlin, Rouse, Hughes, Silva, Bushway, and McHale.
