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Jacob panzarella3/30/2023 I know they can.There's nothing like swim season in the NJAC Conference where you get a mix of blue chip college recruits, conference records that are continually broken and some of the best high school coaching in the country. As long as they put their mind on obtaining those goals, they can obtain them. “The goals for this season are for them to accomplish their individual goals and even surpass them. “I think they did great, especially for it being the opening meet,” said Coach Wargo. It was an all-around good meet for the Lions and Assistant Coach Bianci Wargo felt very proud of the Lions for opening their season in a very successful way. Freshmen Charlotte Feng, Madelyn Ball and Madeleine Leonard placed first, second and third in the 100 back. The girls finished with 121 total points with the younger girls getting first place finishes to help the team keep ahead of Newton/Lenape Valley. We can be very competitive if we stayed focused, swim fast and get the job done.” With a lot of freshmen, we wanted to make sure that they were cheered on, so they could have confidence during their races. “There was high energy from everyone, but we wanted to make sure the job got done. “The meet itself was a lot of fun,” said Kane. Kane was very pleased with the performance of the team and knows that with the experience that the team has, they will have another successful season. Seniors JJ Kane, Eric Vargas, Henry Bysshe and Orlando would all help get first place finishes in the 50 free, 100 fly, 100 free and 200 FR (free relay). The boys would finish with a total of 135 points at the end of the meet because as the meet progressed, the team’s seniors became a big factor in gaining points. In the end, we won and everyone had a great time while racing very well.” Before the meet against NLV (Newton/Lenape Valley), we told the younger girls that it’s okay if we lose. “The seniors don’t care as much about winning as we do as having the team come together as a family,” said Panzarella. Panzarella also placed first in the 100 free later in the meet. Schnabel and Abby Panzarella would place first and second in the next event which was the 200 free. Senior Abby Panzarella, sophomore Sofia Keller, senior Leah Bauder and freshman Maria Schnabel gave the Lions a good start to the meet. The girls started with a first place in the 200 MR with a time of 1:58.40. The girls had a younger team than the guys did, but that didn’t stop them from dominating Newton/Lenape Valley. It gives me confidence while also helping the team win meets.” “It’s amazing that I can compete with top kids. We’re definitely a strong team, and I can’t wait to see what we can do once HWS (Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex) rolls around,” said Gallo. “The team got off to a good start with this meet. Gallo is happy to be a part of a very successful program and wants to challenge himself even more as the season progresses. Batchelor, Gutierrez and Gallo all would place first, second and third in the next event which was the 200 free. Senior Jacob Panzarella, freshman Hunter Gallo, senior Alessio Orlando and sophomore Kai Batchelor finished first with a time of 1:45.52 while sophomore Christopher Gutierrez, seniors Jacob Pacholarz and Colin Diamond, and sophomore Kyle Sobcyzk finished second with a time of 1:50.45. The boys got off to a good start with first and second place finishes in the 200 MR (medley relay). The Lions controlled the pool at Kittatinny Regional High School, opening their 2022-23 season with a very positive beginning. The boys won by a score of 135-34 while the girls won by a score of 121-49. 13 to open their seasons with a 1-0 record. The Pope John Lions swimming teams defeated Newton/Lenape Valley on Dec.
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