Presenting 2015-16 All-Main Line girls’ swimming teams

The 2015-16 Main Line high school girls’ swimming season featured quite a number of strong local teams.
Villa Maria Academy (9-0) captured its 12th straight AACA championship, 14th consecutive PIAA District One title and sixth straight PIAA Class AA state championship.
Episcopal Academy posted a 7-0 record and placed second at Easterns.
In the Central League, Conestoga (11-1), Radnor (9-2) and Haverford (10-3) had stellar campaigns.
Friends’ Central School (6-0) finished second at the Friends Schools League Championships.
The All-Main Line high school girls’ swimming teams are selected by the coaches. Because Main Line Media News covers 19 high schools, the Main Line Media News sports staff limits the number of sports available to first team, second team and honorable mention – but follows the priority of the coaches’ selections. What follows are the 2015-16 All-Main Line high school girls’ swimming teams, as selected by the coaches:

FIRST TEAM

Kaitlin Perni, Academy of Notre Dame – Senior co-captain was the Irish’s co-MVP. The Drexel University-bound senior holds four school records (50 free, 100 free, 200 IM, 400 free relay). Won the 100 free at Inter-Ac Championships, and at Easterns placed fifth in the 200 medley relay and 200 IM, sixth in the 100 free, and seventh in the 400 free relay.
Michaela McGeary, Academy of Notre Dame – Junior co-captain was the Irish’s co-MVP, and set three school records (200 free, 100 back, 400 free relay). At Easterns, finished second in the 100 back, fifth in the medley relay and the 200 free, and seventh in the 400 free relay.
Riley Flick, Agnes Irwin – Junior co-captain holds 10 school records. At Inter-Ac Championships, was fifth in 100 free, sixth in 200 free relay and third in 400 free relay. At Eastern Championships was third in 100 fly, ninth in 100 free, ninth in 200 free relay and sixth in 400 free relay.
Maddie Aguirre, Agnes Irwin – Freshman holds seven school records. At Inter-Ac Championships was third in 200 IM, fourth in 100 breast, sixth in 200 medley relay and third in 400 free relay. At Eastern Championships, was second in 200 IM, seventh in 100 breast, 12th in 200 medley relay and sixth in 400 free relay.
Madison Ledwith, Conestoga – Sophomore was first team All-Central League swimmer, and finished eighth at States with an All-American consideration in 100 freestyle. Also placed 11th in the 100 fly at States. Was Conestoga girls’ Most Valuable Swimmer for the 2015-16 season. She was an integral part of the Central League championship record-breaking 200 free relay team that finished first.
Caroline Apathy, Conestoga – Junior was first team All-Central League swimmer, and placed 14th at States in the 100 fly. She was an integral part of the Central League championship record-breaking 200 free relay team that finished first. Also qualified for districts in the 100 backstroke and both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays.
Sophia Poeta, Conestoga – Freshman was first team All-Central League swimmer. Placed 17th in 100 backstroke at PIAA state championship meet. Also qualified for Districts in the 50 freestyle and both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays.
Sarah Baturka, Episcopal Academy – Senior captain was first team All-Delco and All-InterAc swimmer. At Easterns, was fifth in 50 free, first in 100 breast (Delaware County record) and first in 400 free relay (school and country record). At PA Independent Schools Championships, was first in 200 medley relay, first in 50 free and second in 500 breast. Swam freestyle leg of the All American medley relay team that finished first at Easterns, PA Independent Schools Championships and InterAc Championships. Received school’s Grace Cornelius Limaye Award.
Emma Seiberlich, Episcopal Academy – Junior was first team All-Delco and All-InterAc swimmer. At Easterns, was first in 200 freestyle (school and county record), 100 fly and 400 free relay (free leadoff – school and county record). At PA Independent Schools Championships, finished first in 200 medley relay, 200 free and 100 fly. Swam butterfly leg of the All American medley relay team that finished first at Easterns, PA Independent Schools Championships and InterAc Championships. Recipient of school’s Moyer Kulp Bowl Award.
Alex Sumner, Episcopal Academy – Sophomore was first team All-Delco and All-InterAc swimmer. At Easterns, finished first in 200 IM, 100 back and 400 free relay, setting school and county records in each event. At PA Independent Schools Championships, was first in 200 medley relay, 200 IM and 100 back. Swam backstroke leg of the All American medley relay team that finished first at Easterns, PA Independent Schools Championships and InterAc Championships.
Sally Stockett, Episcopal Academy – Junior was All-InterAc swimmer and at Easterns finished fifth in the 100 fly, third in 100 breast and fourth in 200 free relay. At PA Independent Schools Championships, was first in 200 medley relay, third in 100 fly and first in 100 breast. Swam breastsroke leg of the All American medley relay team that finished first at Easterns, PA Independent Schools Championships and InterAc Championships.
Sofia Acchione, Friends’ Central – Sophomore won the 100 breast and 200 free at Friends’ Schools League Championships, set school records in the 100 fly and 100 breast, and a league record in the 100 fly. At Easterns, was 14th in 200 medley relay, ninth in 100 fly, 13th in 100 breast and 13th in 200 free relay.
Maddie Hart, Haverford High – Senior was PIAA state champion in the 100 fly (53.35, All-American Time), and finished second at States in the 100 back (54.65, All-American Time). Was PIAA state qualifier in the 200 medley relay (18th) and 400 free relay (16th). Was Central League Swimmer of the Year for the fourth year in a row, and the All-Delco Girls Swimmer of the Year. Set PIAA District 1 record in the 100 fly (54.04). Was 8-for-8 in PIAA state medals in individual events (two gold, three silver, three top eight). Was eight-time All-American.
Anna Kalandadze, Lower Merion – Freshman was PIAA Class AAA state champion in 500 free (4:51.79). Was PIAA Class AAA state finalist in 200 free (seventh – 1:52.50). Was All-Central League, All-District 1, All-State First Team swimmer. Is school record-holder in 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 200 IM, 200 medley relay, and 200 free relay. Was Co-MVP of Lower Merion team, and was undefeated in individual events during dual meet season. Was undefeated in the 500 free for the entire season. Automatic District Qualifier in 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 200 IM and 100 breast.
Sarah Silberg, Lower Merion – Senior was Aces’ Co-MVP (along with Anna Kalndadze), and first team All-Central League and All-District One swimmer. Is school record holder in 100 fly, 200 medley relay, 200 free relay and 400 free relay. Automatic District Qualifier in 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 200 IM, and 100 fly. Top 16 finisher in 100 fly and 500 free at District 1 meet, and state qualifier in 100 fly.
Julia Cullen, Radnor – Sophomore was first team All-Delco swimmer and Red Raiders’ MVP and top point scorer. Was undefeated in dual meets. Placed second in the 100 fly at Central League Championships. Was PIAA state championship finalist in 100 fly, 100 free and 200 medley relay.
Sasha Smolyansky, Radnor – Junior was second-highest point scorer for Red Raiders (9-2), and finished in the top 15 in 200 free and 500 free at PIAA District One Championships. Finished third in 500 free at Central League Championships, behind the top two swimmers in the state in this event. Was a state qualifier in medley relay.
Grace Wakiyama, Radnor – Sophomore was third-highest point scorer on Red Raiders’ 9-2 squad and was first team All-Central League swimmer in three events. Finished in top 12 in 100 breastroke at PIAA District One Championships. A verstaile swimmer who qualified for Districts in five events, and was a state qualifier in medley relay.
Emily Cornell, Villa Maria Academy – Senior finished first in the 200 fre at PIAA Class AA state championships, where she also won a silver medal in the 100 back. Finished second in the 200 medley relay at States, breaking the old state record in the process. Finished first at States in 200 free relay, setting a new state record along the way.
Maura McManus, Villa Maria Academy – Junior finished in the top 10 at the PIAA state championships in both the 50 free (10th) and 100 free (sixth), while placing second at the 200 medley relay and winning a gold medal in the 200 free relay.
Olivia Giampietro, Villa Maria Academy – Junior finished in the top 10 at the PIAA state championships in both the 50 free (seventh) and 100 free (ninth), while placing second at the 200 medley relay and winning a gold medal in the 200 free relay.

SECOND TEAM

Academy of Notre Dame – Meg Gentile, junior; Addie Lennon, junior.
Agnes Irwin – Ana Mashek, sophomore; Myka Thomas, sophomore.
Baldwin School – Elizabeth Bunn, sophomore.
Conestoga – Linda Ashmead, senior.
Episcopal Academy – Laura Zecca, senior; Maddie O’Reilly, junior; Nikki Cannon, junior.
Lower Merion – Annika Edwards, freshman.
Radnor – Julia Condran, senior; Emily Moyher, junior; Emma Dietz, junior.
Sacred Heart – Emma Seifried, sophomore.
Shipley – Guilia Acchione, senior.
Villa Maria Academy – Kaitlyn Agger, sophomore; Nina Smith, sophomore; Grace Carey, senior.

HONORABLE MENTION

Academy of Notre Dame – Campbell Ratigan, junior; Alysa Dinh, junior.
Agnes Irwin – Anisah Thomas, freshman; India Jackson, sophomore.
Conestoga – Lauren Diehl, sophomore; Bharathi Kolluru, junior.
Episcopal Academy – Maia Golub, sophomore.
Friends’ Central – Sophie Shack, sophomore; Kate Raphaely, sophomore.
Harriton – Devin McClain, sophomore.
Haverford High – Grace Myers, freshman; Tara Ryan, senior; Ilira Zherka, junior.
Radnor – Anna Duffy, junior; Mae Yeakel, junior, Sara Goncher, freshman.
Villa Maria Academy – Katelyn Chick, junior; Hope Reynolds, junior; Mary Katherine Clark, junior; Kira Buchler, sophomore; Alexa Turco, freshman; Ashlyn Chermol, senior; Sammy Murphy, senior.

(Note: Archbishop Carroll and Merion Mercy Academy did not submit a completed All-Main Line girls’ swimming ballot.)