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Sussex Academy honors swimmers at postseason banquet

Sussex Academy girls’ swim team members receiving All-Conference Awards are (l-r) Kendall Rhodes, Lillie Bradley, Willet Cole, Victoria Evans, Camila Figueroa, Samantha Perry, Gretchen Maughan and Anna Mumford. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
March 18, 2025
Sussex Academy boys’ swim team members receiving All-Conference Awards are (l-r) Edward Hale, Angel Figueroa, Michael Whitaker and Christian Wright.
The MVP Award was given to Anna Mumford, left, and Angel Figueroa.
The Sportsmanship Award was presented to Lillie Bradley, left, and Owen Schrader.
Senior captains (l-r) Lyla Baker, Addison McKay, Jaxon Laux and Matthew Perchiniak were recognized for their leadership.
The Coach’s Award was presented to Willet Cole, left, and Christian Wright.

The Sussex Academy swim teams celebrated their stellar seasons with an awards banquet held March 4 at Lewes Yacht Club.

In all, 14 swimmers were named to the Henlopen All-Conference roster this year, said coach Tom Martiner.

Girls’ team honorees are Lillie Bradley, honorable mention; Willet Cole, second team; Victoria Evans, first team; Camila Figueroa, second team; Sarah Lester-Stranick, honorable mention; Gretchen Maughan, first team; Anna Mumford, first team and recipient of the Vince Morris Outstanding Swimmer Award; Caitlin Perchiniak, first team; Samantha Petty, second team; and Kendall Rhodes, second team.

Boys’ team honorees are Angel Figueroa, first team; Edward Hale, second team; Michael Whitaker, first team; and Christian Wright, first team.

Martiner said three swimmers also achieved All-State recognition. They are Gretchen Maughan, second team; Anna Mumford, first team; and Christian Wright, honorable mention.

Martiner recognized seniors Lyla Baker, Jaxon Laux, Addison McKay and Matthew Perchiniak, who all served as team captains. Each senior will receive a Sussex Academy Swimming Under Armour duffle bag.

Special awards were also presented. The girls’ team Rookie of the Year Award went to Kendall Rhodes, and the boys’ team Rookie of the Year Award was given to Edward Hale, new swimmers who have already made significant impacts on the team.

The Sportsmanship Award went to Lillie Bradley and Owen Schrader, two athletes coaches said demonstrate positivity, respect and encouragement to their teammates and competitors.

The Coach’s Award, which recognizes a swimmer who was an asset to the coaching staff through their hard work, commitment, dedication and being an example for their teammates, was awarded to Willet Cole and Christian Wright.

Finally, the MVP Award was presented to Anna Mumford and Angel Figueroa, as these swimmers stood out among their teammates with outstanding performances in the pool and by serving as leaders on the pool deck as well.

Teams were led by coaches Nico Caceres, Stephanie Hartsoe and Girls’ Henlopen Conference Coach of the Year Tom Martiner.

 

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