Fenwick girls swimming wins 27th sectional title

The Fenwick High School girls swimming and diving program has had four head coaches this decade. For most other high school programs, it would be a challenge to maintain success with so much leadership turnover. But having a tradition of excellence in water sports means there is an ingrained culture of success Fenwick has been able to maintain despite the merry-go-round. “With different coaches, the only constant we’ve had is each other,” said Fenwick senior Maggie Rainiere. “We do really well leaning on each other, which shows up in our relays and how well we do.” At the IHSA Leyden Sectional in Franklin Park, Nov. 7, it came as no surprise to see the Friars once again on top of the standings. Their 313 points gave them a sectional championship for the 27th time overall, and their 26th in the last 27 years. Lane Tech finished second with 281 points, and Oak Park and River Forest finished third with 243 points. Fenwick s Samantha Stowe swims the 100 Yard Butterfly