The Strathearn team that attended the Swim Ulster Schools’ Cup Championships excelled themselves at Bangor Aurora on the 12th and 13th of October. All girls performed outstandingly as seen through the results they obtained.
The Minor girls relay team consisting of Emily Barry, Tasha Noble, Sophie Jess and Sophie Holmes came 3rd and 4th in the Freestyle and Medley relays respectively. Many of whom qualified for the Irish Minor Schools gala in Dublin on the 9th February.
In the Junior girls’ section, talent was shown from forms 1-3. In the 100m butterfly Zophia Quigley placed 3rd while her teammate Rosie Whitten placed 4th. Rosie also placed 1st in 100m freestyle. Lucy Wills came 7th in 100m backcrawl and Grace Davison swam exceptionally well in both her individual events placing 1st in 200m IM and second in the 100m breaststroke. The Junior Relay team consisted of Lucy Wills, Grace Davison, Zophia Quigley and Rosie Whitten, finished in gold medal position in the Medley and Freestyle relays. All these team and individual performances combined to make Strathearn overall Ulster Schools’ Junior Champions bringing home the Firth Cup.
The Intermediate relay team of Rachel Childs, Lara Whitten, Alice Browne and Martha Cupples placed 3rd and 4th in the Medley and Freestyle relays. Lara and Alice performed well placing 5th and 7th respectively in the 100m backcrawl.
The Senior team performed outstandingly. Their relay team consisting of Chloe Browne, Mia Davison, Amelia Kane and Florence Tinsley won gold in both Medley and Freestyle relays. Amelia placed 1st in 400m freestyle and 2nd in 200m IM. Mia placed 4th in the 100m breaststroke and Florence took the gold in 100m backcrawl and bronze in 100m freestyle. Chloe Browne placed 27th in 100m freestyle. Their overall results meant Strathearn won the Nocher Cup and were crowned Ulster Schools’ Senior Champions.
Well done ladies!!!
