Victor's Hogan adds to laurels; Pittsford wins 22nd title at Section V swim championships
Victor's Meredith Hogan already added two Section V championships to her mantle Friday evening. So why did she return to the Webster Aquatic Center on Saturday?
After earning Class A Swimmer of the Meet honors, Hogan joined her Victor Blue Devils to cheer on their "teammate" Emma Farrelman in the Class C finals. She's the only Bloomfield swimmer and trained with Victor all season. Victor and Bloomfield's programs were previously combined.
"We're so proud of Emma," Hogan said. "We wanted to make sure she's included in everything. Being on your own as a freshman is really hard. It was really nice to go and support her.
"We've lost a lot of seniors. It was a big transition. But we're definitely still a family."
What it means
In Class A, Pittsford continued its dominance by winning a 22nd straight Section V title. Marty Keating won Coach of the Year. Maddie Ritter, Molly Bennett, Sarah Kunze and Isabella Huerta-Andrade's 200-yard medley relay (1:51.01) victory was one of Pittsford's two first-place finishes.
In Class B, Spencerport won its first-ever Section V team championship. The 200 free relay (1:42.77) with Abby Russell, Lila Crowley, Chloe Coon and Cassie Barber was one of the Rangers' four victories. Gananda-Wayne's Dani Richards was awarded Coach of the Year.
Wellsville won its fourth consecutive championship after winning Class C. The Bulldogs won six events, including the 200 free relay (1:45.13) with Grace Kinnicutt, Morgan Mattison, Kaylee Oswald and Hayden Waldon. Tom Mitchell from Midlakes-Red Jacket was named Coach of the Year.
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Swimmers of the Meet
Class A: Meredith Hogan
The Victor junior now has eight Section V swim titles to her name. On Friday, Hogan won Class A's 200-yard freestyle (1:54.99) and 100-yard butterfly (57.47) for her first individual championships. Hogan also podiumed with third-place finishes in the 200 free relay and 400 free relay.
Hogan's previous six Section V wins were with relays: three 200-yard freestyle relay wins, two 200-yard medley relay titles, and a 400-yard freestyle relay win in 2022.
On Friday, Hogan focused on her underwaters and thanked coach Brett Leader for helping her drop her personal best times.
"When it comes down to it, your training takes over. You really just black out, go out and swim," Hogan said.
Class B: Ellie Knausz
The Mercy swimmer won the 200 free (1:54.02) and 100 fly (58.91). Knausz also swam legs on the winning 400 free relay (3:47.26) and 200 medley relay (1:55.12).
Class C: Elizabeth Share
The Pal-Mac senior won the 100 fly (59.76) and 100-yard backstroke (59.13). She also placed third in the 200 free relay and her 400 free relay.
Diving champions
Class A:Jamie Kotalik
The Pittsford sophomore scored 468.20 points to lead all divers regardless of class.
Class B: Brenna Scott
The Irondequoit diver scored 424.75 points.
Class C: Claire Donlon
Wayland-Cohocton's diver won her class with 401.15 points.
What's next
Webster Aquatic Center hosts the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Championships on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18.
Hogan hopes to record personal best times in the 200 free and 100 fly in her return to the NYS Championships.
"I have big goals. I'm always trying to get better," Hogan said.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Section V Swimming: Meredith Hogan, Pittsford swim team win titles
