By Dani Kotansky – Staff Reporter

The Milford Boys swim and dive team is wrapping up its 2024-25 season with their final meet on February 25.

The swim team, a combination of students from Law and Foran, is entering the final stretch of their season before they head to the playoffs. Their current record is 4-5 with their last meets scheduled for February 21 and 25. The captains of this season were Luke Vidosevic, Joe Lahav, Onuralp Unal, and Logan McCorkle. 

“I think the season went really well,” McCorkle said. “As a captain, I’m proud of how the team came together and put in the effort at every practice and meet.”

The team welcomed several new athletes this season to compete in individual and team events. 

Junior Sam Porzelt felt a sense of welcome during his first season on the team, not only from the coaches but teammates as well, which allowed him to improve as time went on.

“This season, I would say I improved a lot on my own personal times and form, but we also improved as a team working on the relay performances,” Porzelt said. “This being my first year swimming, I learned a lot from coaches but also other members of the team such as Logan McCorkle and so many others.”

Junior Hunter Corris noted that the team had a close connection, leading to success 

“The team atmosphere was very close-knit, and everyone was able to connect on a different level about the swim season,” Corris said. “One thing that helped the team get to know one another was the pasta parties before meets.”

Freshman Markiian Chervonyy emphasized that joining a new team can be difficult, but working together made it much easier for him. 

“Honestly, the first season is never easy for anyone and it was the same for me,” Chervonyy said. “But swimming is not only about challenges, it’s about team unity and how we cheer for each other, which we do very well and that’s what makes me want to stay part of the team.”

The team’s home matchups this season included Xavier, Daniel Hand, Sheehan, Fitch, Shelton and Cheshire. They also had a non-league meet against Waterford/Ledyard. 

Captain Onuralp Unal not only believed the team had a successful season, but also made personal progress this year. 

“I believe that the overall season was great especially with our first meet taking a win against Xavier which has always been a powerhouse,” Unal said. “Within my event the 100 fly I have seen my time decrease from my freshman year to this year as my technique has improved.”

Regardless of the outcome of this season, the team has been an important piece in many athletes’ lives. 

“It was definitely bittersweet since it was my last year, but I couldn’t have asked for a better group to finish my high school swim career with,” McCorkle said.