Yan Wins Backstroke, 500 Freestyle for Mustangs

Marian High travelled to Massasoit Community College in Brockton for a meet against Cardinal Spellman High Monday.

The Mustangs lost 80-58. Marian is still seeking its first win of the season.

Parker Yan, our team powerhouse, took first place and had personal best times in both the 500-yard freestyle (6:04.62) and the 100 backstroke (1:14.21), said Marian Head Coach Sue Morse.

Marian’s three senior swimmers met my challenge of competing in the 200 individual medley, said Morse.

Jacob Bogner finished third with a time of 3:22.06 minutes. Beth Crevier finished 4th with 3:25.25, and Nick Antonellis finished 5th with 3:27.21.

“Both Jacob and Nick swam the event for the first time, while Beth redeemed herself from her first competition two years ago which ended in a DQ. They have become great leaders,” said Morse.

Noah T-Miller placed second in the 200 freestyle with a personal best time of 2:28.24 minutes, said Morse.

This is Marian’s third season with a co-ed swim team. They have less than a dozen swimmers.

The team has just two dual meets left in the season.

Sunday, Marian has a meet against Austin Prep at the Burbank YMCA in Reading.

On January 24, Marian will host St. Mary’s at Regis College at 4 p.m.

Afterwards, the Mustangs, who qualified, will compete in the Central Catholic League Championships on February 6 at the Lynn Tech High School.