The Boothbay Region Special Olympics swim team traveled to Bowdoin College in Brunswick for the Sagadahoc/Lincoln County Area Swim Meet on April 2. In the floatation races, Blake Chadwick, John “The Piper” Rankin, Anthony Angelico and Royce Rogers came away with one third place, three seconds, and three firsts. “The Piper” swam the best race of his life in the 25-meter race. Blake Chadwick was successful with the 25-meter floatation and finished ahead of the pack. Royce Rogers finished in his first meet ever with two second places. We were so proud of him. Anthony Angelico received a first place for the 15-meter floatation.

In other activities, the Boothbay team came away with one seventh, five fourths, 12 thirds, 21 seconds and 25 firsts.

The Master Relay 1, consisting of Joey Ranco, Valerie Giles, Thomas Wilcox and Brenda LeConte, finished ahead of the pack winning the first place. The Master Team II, consisting of Ronda LeConte, Donny Dunning, Matthew Farnham and Danny Miller, came in third place. The Senior Relay team, with strong swimmers Adam Jackimovicz, Logan Posey, Amber Hyson and Grace Giles, received the second place ribbon while Junior Team members Vincent Giles, Deshawn “the Beast” Averill, Chloe Desjardins and Matthew Hyson came right in behind them receiving the third place ribbon.

These athletes have had a fabulous season with one state special Olympic swim meet left to go. It will be at Bates on Thursday, April 16.