Saint Andrew's School Swimming and Diving Team Wins Regional Championship, Heads to State

The Saint Andrew’s School Swimming and Diving team celebrated a major victory at the Regional Championship, securing a well-deserved spot in the State Championships. This year’s win was marked by remarkable performances, including a standout moment for freshman Millie Cochrane, who claimed the Regional Championship in one-meter diving. Her victory highlights her early promise and represents a milestone for Coach Danielle Castillo, marking her first regional champion athlete. Cochrane’s success is a testament to her dedication and a proud achievement for both athlete and coach.

In the pool, the Saint Andrew’s swimmers delivered impressive performances, with several athletes recording personal bests and season improvements. A significant achievement was the team’s continued dominance in all six relay events. The team heads into the state meet with an undefeated relay streak—an unprecedented accomplishment in recent Saint Andrew’s history.

Leading the individual highlights, Conner Brinley, Carlos Flores, and Lucas Bailey emerged as double-event champions. Each swimmer showcased skill and determination, establishing themselves as competitors to watch at the state level. In the girls’ events, Alera Hurwitz also claimed double wins, delivering exceptional performances that have strengthened the team's powerful presence in the region.

The meet featured intense competition and close finishes, especially in the girls’ backstroke. Nerea Gutierrez Steinhauer and Alexia Sotomayor thrilled the crowd with a one-two sweep, finishing in a photo finish that solidified their standings among the state’s top backstrokers. Sotomayor added to her achievements with a strong win in the 100 fly, while Siena Griffiths claimed an individual win and has been a crucial team leader throughout the season.

With momentum high and an undefeated relay record intact, the team now sets its sights on the State Championships, where they will compete on Friday, November 15th, at the FAST pool in Ocala. Saint Andrew’s is ready to make waves on the big stage and represent their school with pride.

Here are the athletes and the events they will compete in:

Siena Griffiths - Girls 200 Yard Free

Alena Holtz Minarro - Girls 200 Yard Free

Erin Reid - Girls 200 Yard Free 

William Domokos-Murphy - Boys 200 Yard Free 

Addison Kent - Girls 200 Yard IM 

Carlos Flores - Boys 200 Yard IM

Jared Berke - Boys 200 Yard IM 

Alera Hurwitz - Girls 50 Yard Free 

Marcella Orlandini - Girls 50 Yard Free 

Alexandra Lucchese - Girls 50 Yard Free 

Cecilie Von Klaeden - Girls 50 Yard Free

Lucas Bailey - Boys 50 Yard Free 

Enrico Guizardi - Boys 50 Yard Free 

Ethan Kim - Boys 50 Yard Free 

Millie Cochrane - Girls 1 Meter Diving 

Harper Mull - Girls 1 Meter Diving 

Alexia Sotomayor - Girls 100 Yard Butterfly 

Cecilie Von Klaeden - Girls 100 Yard Butterfly 

Conner Brinley - Boys 100 Yard Butterfly 

Alera Hurwitz - Girls 100 Yard Freestyle 

Nerea Gutierrez Steinhaue - Girls 100 Yard Freestyle 

Marcella Orlandini - Girls 100 Yard Freestyle 

Alexandra Lucchesse - Girls 100 Yard Freestyle 

Lucas Bailey - Boys 100 Yard Freestyle 

Ethan Kim - Boys 100 Yard Freestyle 

Siena Griffiths - Girls 500 Yard Freestyle 

Alena Holtz Minarro - Girls 500 Yard Freestyle 

William Domokos-Murphy - Boys 500 Yard Freestyle 

Nerea Gutierrez Steinhaue - Girls 100 Yard Backstroke 

Alexia Sotomayor - Girls 100 Yard Backstroke 

Addison Kent - Girls 100 Yard Backstroke 

Conner Brinley - Boys 100 Yard Backstroke =

Carlos Flores - Boys 100 Yard Breaststroke 

Jared Berke - Boys 100 Yard Breaststroke 

Enrico Guizardi - Boys 100 Yard Breaststroke 

Bradley DiPaolo - Boys 100 Yard Breaststroke