Blue Wave Swim and Dive Team 2019

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After Taking FCIAC Championship, DHS Girls Swim and Dive Team Now Faces State Class L Competitions

By David Gurliacci | November 8, 2019

At the FCIAC Girls Swimming Championships, DHS swimmers and divers captured a title on Tuesday, Nov. 5 that has eluded the team since 2014 — FCIAC Champion.  — an announcement from the team

This year’s achievement marks only the fifth time that DHS has earned the top spot in Fairfield County (2009, 2012, 2013, and 2014). The Blue Wave (335 points) beat its closest competitors — Greenwich (303) and Staples (288) — by a large margin and the victory was truly a team effort. Lexi Punishill led her team with a first-place finish in the 100 freestyle.

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DHS Varsity Girls Swim and Dive Team Plunges Into FCIAC Championships Starting Saturday

By DARIENITE.COM | October 31, 2019

Darien High School’s Varsity Girls Swim and Dive Team will start competing in the FCIAC Championship Season Kicks Off on Saturday, Nov. 2. — an announcement from the team

The Blue Wave enters the FCIAC Championships after posting an undefeated regular season (9-0) and hoping to build on its success. DHS has won the title of FCIAC Champion four times (2009, 2012, 2013, and 2014). The team will compete against 12 teams in the championships meets.

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DHS Girls Swim and Dive Team Celebrates a 9-0 Undefeated Regular Season

By DARIENITE.COM | October 25, 2019

The Blue Wave Swim and Dive Team had many reasons to celebrate during its final dual meet. DHS defeated Fairfield Warde (95-75) capping its undefeated season (9-0). — an announcement from the team

During the meet, the team honored its 14 senior swimmers and divers. The season was especially memorable for the graduating class since the team has not gone undefeated since the athletes’ freshman year. The hardest fought victory proved to be the match-up with Ridgefield on the road.

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DHS Blue Wave Swim/Dive Team Racks Up Two More Victories

By DARIENITE.COM | October 10, 2019

The Darien High School Blue Wave Swim/Dive Team is enjoying a perfect season so far (six wins, no losses) after defeating the Westhill/Stamford Co-op (102-76) and Trumbull (109-77). — an announcement from the Blue Wave Swim/Dive Team

Against the Westhill/Stamford Co-op, DHS captured first place in 11 of 12 events and swept the 100 free race. Against Trumbull, DHS placed first in 6 of 12 events. The Blue Wave heads into its final three dual meets of the season including match-ups against Fairfield Ludlowe (diving Oct. 10; swim Oct.